Chennai, May 20 -- Paying glowing tributes to eminent Nuke scientist M R Srinivasan, who passed away on Tuesday, the Atomic Energy Board (AERB) termed him as a visionary, who leaves behind a legacy, leadership and technical excellence.

In its message posted on its website, AERB paid its heartfelt tributes to Padma Vibhushan, Late Dr. M. R. Srinivasan, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy.

Dr. Srinivasan joined the DAE in September 1955 and began his distinguished career working alongside Dr. Homi Bhabha on the construction of India's first nuclear research reactor, Apsara, which achieved criticality in August 1956.

Dr. Srinivasan held several key positions of national impor...