Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory

The Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL) is an Indian defense laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO). Located in Bangalore, its main function is the research and development of technologies and products in the area of Life support, medical and physiological protection systems for the Indian Armed Forces. DEBEL is organized under the Life Sciences Directorate of DRDO. The present director of DEBEL is Dr. V.C. Padaki.

History
DEBEL was formed in April 1976 by bringing together the Aero Electroengineering Unit (AEEU) of ADE and the Electromedical Instrumentation Division (EMID) of LRDE, located nearby. Since 23 June 1992, the facility has been functioning from its own independent premises located at the ADE campus.

Today, DEBEL is one of the few DRDO laboratories dedicated to both R & D work for the Services and also spin off use to the civilian population.

Dr. V C Padaki, Outstanding Scientist, is Director of DEBEL with effect from 1 October 2005.He obtained his Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics and Master of Science in Physics (Solid State Physics) both from Bangalore University. He is also an alumnus of Indian Institute of Science from where he completed his Ph.D. in Solid State Physics. Before joining DEBEL, DRDO as Scientist 'C', in 1984, Dr.VC Padaki had a brief tenure of two years at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam and one year at IISc, Bangalore. He has led many important R&D programmes like Development of Aero-medical Life Support Systems, Protective Equipment and Biomedical Devices for the Services ever since he joined DEBEL. He is also the recipient of several DRDO awards such as the Agni Award for Excellence in Self Reliance in 2001, Technology Group Award in 2003 for successful development of Combat Free Fall Oxygen System and Protective Equipment for Paratroopers and the Scientist of the Year Award in 2004. He is a member of the Indian Society for Smart Structures (ISSS), Life Member of Indian National Society for Aerospace & Related Mechanism (INSARM) and Life Member of Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI). He has more than 30 publications in National and International Journals to his credit.

Projects and Products
HAPO Bag for high altitudes with light weight automation unit

Battery Heated Gloves, Insoles, Jackets and Trousers

Combat Paratroopers Jump Suit

Pilot's dress for LCA

Anti G Suit

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