He is a distinguished scientist in the field of electrochemical technology and electrochemistry.
He was Director of Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi.
H. V. K. Udupa earned a PhD from Ohio State University, USA in 1950.
He won several HK Sen Memorial Awards from the Institution of Chemists (India) in 1979 and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Industry (FICCI) awards in 1973 and 1974.
He was fellow of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), the Electrochemical Society of India, and many more.