On the international front, Dr. Sekhar, in his capacity as chairman of the International Rubber Research and Development Board, was instrumental in converting the organization into a dynamic institution. The membership increased threefold under his leadership. The IRRDB successfully implemented the expedition into Brazil for collection of new germplasm. The organization also established an international R&D program, three parts of which were financed through UNIDO Member institutes. Dr. Sekhar traveled widely and attended numerous conferences in all parts of the world. His able and effective advocacy of the strength and stability of natural rubber carved a “niche” for him in the international elastomer industry.

Dr. Sekhar was also the man responsible for the invention of DeLink and Deprotin, two ground-breaking technologies in the elastomer industry which have been significant milestones in eliminating environmental hazards.

An astounding achiever, Dr. Sekhar received nine major awards, 25 patents, 2 honorary doctorates and published 137 research papers. His name is associated with the Standard Malaysian Rubber Scheme, which he initiated in 1964 and is today used worldwide among producers of Natural Rubber and consumers.

Dr. Sekhar died in 2006.