Pranav N. Desai, Professor, specializes in science, technology and international affairs and is currently engaged in teaching analysis in science and technology policy and technology futures analysis. Professor Desai holds a M.Phil and PhD in Science Policy Studies. His recent work includes Science, Technology and International Cooperation, Har – Anand Publications, 1997, Cosatal Marine Environment of Gujarat (IV Volumes), Gujarat Ecological Society, 1997-1998, and Science, Technology, Costal Zone Management and Policy, Allied Publishers, 2003.