"MA Quddus has been serving the petroleum sector & R & D organization, both national and multinational, for over 40 years and has worked in various capacities in laboratory, office, field & plant, also engaged in teaching petroleum technology as visiting professor for 17 years. He holds BSc (Hons) and MSc degrees along with PhD degree with thesis title ""Oxidation of Asphalt’. As a result of constant research, he has published 9 international & 12 national papers, obtained one patent, presented 5 papers in conferences and prepared 6 technical reports. He has also visited USA, Canada and Indonesia for short courses in petroleum technology and teacher training."