Dr SB Hegde, a Domain Expert at Udaipur Cement Works, has won the prestigious Global Visionary Award. Dr Hegde is also a regular contributor to ICR.
Dr SB Hegde is a highly dedicated industrial leader with his expertise in cement plant operation and optimisation, plant commissioning, new cement plant establishment, cement chemistry, mineralogy, raw mix design, fuel mix design, quality management, cement process, cement applications, LIMS, lab automation and data analysis. He is a highly quality conscious professional with all round knowledge in manufacturing, finance, marketing, product development (both cement and concrete), concrete technology and technical services.

Dr Hegde has been chosen as ??omain Expert in Cement??by World Cement, International Cement Review (both are from UK), ZKG International, Germany and Cement & Concrete Research Journal, Elsevier Publication, USA.

Dr Hegde proved his mettle by publishing 112 research papers in national and international journals and national/international conferences and has six patents to his credit. A seasoned, global and accomplished cement professional with a career spanning over 29 years with proven track records, both in India and abroad. He has graced various positions at many national and international organisations.

Dr Hegde leaves no stone unturned in developing and taking the best out of the existing teams to win desired operational and strategic results. He was in technical committee of Bureau of Indian Standards and in Research Advisory Committee of National Council for Building Materials, Ballabgarh, Haryana for many years.

Dr Hegde has traveled widely in Europe and Asia Pacific countries (except China) in connection with professional commitments.

Global Visionary Award was started six years ago to honour the silent achievers to inspire successful professionals, scientist, technocrat, innovators, women achievers, entrepreneurs, NRI, etc. The function is held twice in a year. Visionary World Academy is a distinguished not-profit social organisation, which is part of Vision Foundation. Visionary World Academy was founded in the year 2011 to identify and nurture global visionaries who have proven themselves in their respective field.

So far in 10 award functions in Ahmedabad there are 83 award winners . The awardees represent a cross section of the society from India and abroad.