User:JosephTuscano

Joseph Toscano (जोसेफ तुस्कानो) was born on 14th November 1953 at Gass village, Nallasopara- West, Taluka- Vasai, District- Palghar of Maharashtra state. Educated at St. Joseph High School, Nandakhal, Virar West for Matriculation and then, post graduate (MSc Bio-Chemistry)at Mumbai university. Worked as Research assistant in 2 textile research centers in Mumbai viz CTRL (now, CIRCOT and BITRA) for 6 years. Joined BPCL in 1983 and superannuated in 2013 as Manager Quality assurance (Western region of the corporation). Besides quality assurance of fuels and lubs, also involved in formulation, development, production and marketing of lubricating oils, automotive, industrial and specialty oils, as well. Currently, NABL assessor for petroleum testing laboratories and speaker on the Climate change. Gives talks and presentation on environmental, educational and social topics on invitation to various educational and social forums. Author of various books in Marathi and English on topics of Science and Technology, Environment, Petroleum product, Energy conservation and related social issues. Has written columns on various scientific issues in dailies and periodicals like महाराष्ट्र टाइम्स, लोकसत्ता, मुंबई सकाळ, प्रहार, नवशक्ती, विज्ञानयुग, मराठी विज्ञान पत्रिका, etc.