Gopalasamundram Narayana Ramachandran obtained his doctorate from the University of Cambridge, the UK, in 1949. His specialization was in Molecular Biophysics. His main contribution was the theory of the molecular structure of biopolymers concerning their biological activities. His work was the turning point in the evolution of the theory of biopolymer conformation, which applies in almost all branches of biochemistry and molecular biology. His work was the starting point for developing CAT scan techniques in radiography and later MRI. Dr. Ramachandran was conferred with S S Bhatnagar Prize in 1961; J C Bose award in 1976. He was an honorary member of the American Society of Biological Chemists and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Bagepally S Narasinga Rao obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Mysore, Mysore, in 1955. His significant contribution was the etiology of protein-calorie malnutrition in India - the role of fat deficiency; analysis of the nutritive value of Indian foods by analytical tools; RDA of energy, proteins, and some minerals for Indians; the role of restricted dietary absorption of iron deficiency anemia. Dr. Rao was the Director of the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad and the President of the Nutrition Society of India. He served on many National committees like ICMR, DST, ICAR, Planning Commission, PM's National Nutrition Mission, and many international committees like FAO and WHO.