An electrical engineer and a leading authority on electromagnetic systems, Prakash Bhartia has spearheaded major developments in integrated navigation systems that are presently utilized by the Canadian Forces. He has been instrumental in the Department of National Defence's research and development programs, notably in the areas of space and terrestrial communications, radar technology and underwater acoustics. Former director general of the Defence Research Establishment in Ottawa (DREO) and scientific advisor for Command & Control Information Systems, he has shown outstanding scientific and managerial leadership throughout his distinguished career.