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January 11, 2010

Mukesh Ambani receives Dean's medal

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has been awarded the inaugural Dean's Medal by the University of Pennyslvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science.

"The recognition was for his visionary leadership in the application of engineering and technology for the betterment of mankind," Reliance Industries said in a statement today.

The award was given today to Mukesh Ambani by Eduardo Glandt,Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science,University of Pennsylvania, in Mumbai.

"I will treasure this medal. It is much more than the recognition of the modest contribution as a chemical engineer from India.

"It recognises the collective achievement of the Reliance family and the creativity of over 25,000 engineers in Reliance," Ambani said.

Commenting on the inaugural medal, Glandt said that Ambani "embodies what the engineering profession can contribute to a country, as someone who seeks to apply technology for the betterment of society".

The University of Pennsylvania is one of the leading universities in the US.
Source: PTI
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