Dr. Sridhar has established a remarkable record of sustained contributions of excellence to the Canadian resource industry through research and development on the metallurgical processing of materials, to the teaching and training of engineers, and to the activities of technical societies. With 28 patents and over 60 publications including two text books, Dr. Sridhar has been eminently successful in the generation of new knowledge and the development of innovative processes and products within the metallurgical sector. As confirmed by awards from industrial and professional organizations, Dr. Sridhar's pioneering achievements have significantly improved the operation of pyrometallurgical plants within Canada and in countries overseas.