Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Hyderabad Scientist Remembered for Kindness After Death in America
Dr Srinagesh Potluri was a scientist and entrepreneur from Hyderabad.
He died in the United States after having a heart attack.
He was 58 years old.
Doctors declared him brain-dead.
His family chose to donate his organs.
This may help other people who need transplants.
Friends and relatives remembered him as kind, humble and generous.
He had worked in advanced materials, polymers and nanotechnology.
His cremation and memorial service took place in Middletown, Ohio.
Dr Srinagesh Potluri, a Hyderabad-based scientist and entrepreneur, died in the United States at age 58 after a heart attack.
After he was declared brain-dead, his family decided to donate his organs.
Relatives and associates remembered Potluri for his kindness, humility, generosity and social concern.
He held degrees from the University of Hyderabad, IIT Powai and the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology.
Potluri founded ChemPrise and Nano Catalytics and held senior scientific roles at Zyvex Technologies and Michelman.
- Who
- Dr Srinagesh Potluri, a Hyderabad-based scientist, entrepreneur and socially conscious individual, and his family.
- What
- Potluri died after a heart attack, was declared brain-dead, and became an organ donor through his family’s decision.
- When
- He died before the cremation and memorial service held on Sunday at 10 a.m. local time; the article gives no date.
- Where
- He died in the United States, and the cremation and memorial service were held in Middletown, Ohio.
- Why
- His family chose organ donation after he was declared brain-dead, while relatives and associates remembered his scientific work and kindness.
- Age
- 58
- Cause of death
- Heart attack
- Organ donation
- His family decided to donate his organs after he was declared brain-dead.
- Education
- Master of Philosophy from the University of Hyderabad; MSc in Chemistry from IIT Powai; PhD from the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology.
- Research areas
- Advanced materials, polymers and nanotechnology.
- Companies founded
- ChemPrise and Nano Catalytics.
- Memorial location
- Middletown, Ohio.