Dr. Udupi A. Ramagopal, A gold medalist from IISc and the winner of Ramalingaswami fellowship, the present Associate Professor and former Dean of PPISR has resigned from his post and leaving the institute for better endeavour.  His longstanding association with the institute is remembered and cherished during his farewell function by complimenting his achievements and his services to PPISR.  The institute is going to miss the services of a good Samaritan, a renowned Scientist and a gentleman with character and commitment.  We wish him all the very best for his future endeavour.