A globally acclaimed stalwart in the steel sector for his exploits in the technological arena, Dr. Sanak Mishra, has helmed at various global Steel companies including ArcelorMittal, Steel Authority of India Limited, etc. He is acknowledged as an authority in Steel Technology and has been credited with the discovery of magnetic clusters in dilute alloy systems along with the texture memory effect in grain-oriented materials. Over the years Dr Mishra has been conferred with numerous accolades such as National Metallurgist Award from Indian Ministry of Steel, JRD Tata Award for Excellence in Corporate Leadership, Distinguished Alumni Award” from the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Illinois among others.