Anil Kumar Maini

Dr Anil K. Maini served the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of India during 1978–2014 as a Scientist in different capacities. He served as the Outstanding Scientist and Director of the Laser Science and Technology Centre, a premier R&D establishment of DRDO during 2008–2014. He has accumulated more than 36 years of R&D experience in different aspects of research, design and development related to Defence Electronics and Optronics equipment. His areas of expertise include optoelectronic simulator and sensor systems, laser systems, electro-optic countermeasures, high power lasers, power electronics, digital electronics and embedded systems. He is a Life Fellow of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) and a senior life member of the Indian Laser Association (ILA). He has authored and co-authored thirteen other books and approximately 150 technical articles and papers in national and international journals, magazines, and conferences. He is inventor/co-inventor in nine patents.