Publications
Dr.CG.Krishnadas Nair has published as of date 25 books and over 264 research technical & management papers in National & International journals, and several invited presentations in India and abroad.
Authored by Dr. C. G. Krishnadas Nair:
1. Fiber Reinforced Plastics (Materials, Technology & Products) - Published by Jain University Press, Bengaluru (2020) ISBN : 978-93-85327-62-9
2. Aircraft Materials & Processes - (Design, Manufacture and Repair) – Published by Jain University Press, Bengaluru (2018) ISBN 978-93-85327-59-9
3. Managing Performance - Published by Jain University Press, Bengaluru (2018) ISBN 978-93-85327-57-5
4. Make in India – Strategy for Partnership - Published by Society of Aerospace Studies, New Delhi. (2014) ISBN 978-93-82811-05-3
5. Engineering Ethics - (a text book on Professional Ethics for Engineers)– Hari Sri Publishing Co., Bangalore, with support from Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) (2006) ISBN 81-901 862-0-5
6. ‘A Star is Born’ - Successor to Kiran – The Story of Design and Development of New Jet Trainer, Society for Aerospace Studies, New Delhi (2006)
7. Management Topics - (covering a range of topics such as import substitution, Value Engineering, R & D Management, Corporate Governance, Management performance, etc.) - Hari Sri Publishing Co., Bangalore (2005) ISBN 81-901862-3-X
8. Flight 99 - HAL - The story of transformation of HAL, Society for Aerospace Studies, New Delhi- First Edition (2003), Second Edition (2007) ISBN – 81-901862-1-3
9. ‘Growing up with Gods’ - Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan – First Edition (2003), Revised Second Edition (2006) ISBN. 81-90-1862-0-5
10. ‘A Tribute to Indian Aeronautics’ - (A collection of Memorial Lectures in aerospace material, technology and management – delivered by Dr C.G.K. Nair) – Published by Navbharath Enterprises in association with Aeronautical Society of India, Bangalore (2003), ISBN – 81-901 862-2-1
11. ‘Diamonds in the Sky’ - History of HAL and its growth and contributions, Society for Aerospace Studies, New Delhi (2001)
12. ‘Value Engineering’ - Bavi Publishers (1991)
13. ‘Hand Book on Aircraft Materials’ - Interline Publishing Co., Bangalore First Edition (1975), Revised Edition (1993) ISBN – 81-7296-003-4
Co-Authored
14. ‘Materials and Fabrication Technology for satellite and launch vehicle’ - Hari Sri Publishing Co., Bangalore (2008) ISBN - 81-89650-06-8
15. ‘Non-Destructive Test and Evaluation of Materials’ - Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, (2008) ISBN-13. 978-0-07-062084-1
16. ‘DHRUV’ - India’s Advanced Light Helicopter – Hari Sri Publications, Bangalore & Society for Aerospace Studies, New Delhi, (2007) ISBN. 81 – 89 650-03-3
17. “Aluminium Alloys Technologies” - HAL and IIM Publication (2004)
18. “Special Steels & Technologies” - HAL & IIM Publication (2001)
19. “Non-Ferrous Metals Strategy cum Source Books” - IIM-TIFAC Book Series Publication (9 volumes)
1. Book on Aluminium (1988)
2. Book on Magnesium (1998)
3. Book on Titanium (1998)
4. Book on Copper (1999)
5. Book on Lead, Zinc, Cadmium (2000)
6. Book on Tungsten, Molybdenum, Niobium, Tantalum (2000)
7. Book on Rare Earth Metals (2001)
8. Book on Gold, Silver, Platinum (2001)
9. Book on Nickel, Cobalt, Chromium, Vanadium (2003)
20. “Magnesium Alloys Technology (Product Properties & Applications)” - Navbharath Press, Bangalore in Association with IIM, Bangalore (1996)
21. “Aircraft Production Technologies and Management” - Interline Publishing Company (1993)
22. “Treatise on Non Destructive Testing and Evaluation Theory and Practice” - (Three volumes) - Vol I – Industrial Radioagraphy, Vol II – Ultrasonic Testing & Vol III – Surface Inspection. Published under grant-in-aid from Aeronautical Research and Development Board (1982)
23. “Failure Investigation of Aircraft Components” - Vol I and II – HAL Press (1980)
24. “Data Book on Metallic Materials for Aerospace” - in 3 volumes, giving also international specifications and equivalents. Vol I – Aluminium and Magnesium Alloys, Vol II – Titanium, Nickel, Cobalt, Copper Alloys & Vol III – Steel and Cast Irons First published (1975), Revised & Published Hard and Soft Copy – HAL Press (2003)
‘ANUYATRA’ is an inspirational Biography of Dr.CG.Krishnadas Nair. ANUYATRA, story of an Aerospace Personality of India authored by Shri.K.A.Muralidharan and Shri. P.K.Thankachan was released by Dr.Sashi Tarur, Minister of state for Human Resources IN Nov 2013. The book was well received by the reading public. According to the authors, the book is an inspirational biography of Dr.C.G.Krishnadas Nair who was at the helm of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Bangalore and he has transformed the HAL to a globally known company. The book gives detailed journey from childhood to the present position in an easy to read way with many interesting stories and anecdotes. The book has 24 chapters each dealing with one aspect like family background, childhood, education, sound foundations of values and ethics imbibed by parents and teachers and chapters dealing with higher education at IIT and post graduate education and research at overseas. Chapter 9 gives many interesting stories regarding the early efforts of indigenous development after joining HAL. Chapter 10 to 20 deal with professional career, management challenges and achievements in HAL and other organizations including in the area of higher education. Chapter 20 to 24 are devoted to the analysis by the authors about the personality as a role model.
“I hope the important leadership qualities, management philosophy, co-operative team work, dedication to growth of industrial Infrastructure particularly MSMEs creating employment wealth and welfare in addition to enhancing self-reliance in this vital area of Aerospace and Defense as highlighted in the book will provide excellent inspirational reading for our young managers, executives and students”
Shri.A.K.Antony, Former Minister for Defense.
