He was Fulbright Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, USA during 1971-72. He has always been not only a practising dentist but also an academician. He has over 75 scientific research papers and has authored several books.
He is a man not only of dental science but also of the Arts having authored 12 plays, several poems and articles. He has also produced, directed and acted in several plays.
With such a broad range of interests and an exceptional intellect, it is not surprising that Dr. Aspi Surveyor developed chess as a hobby and took to CC. In OTB his best success seems to be Joint 1st in the National Vaidya Memorial Tournament of 1969. And in CC, as many of us probably know, he was National Correspondence Champion (CCAI) during 1979-86 and 1989-91.
In chess circles Dr. Surveyor is best known for his analytical abilities. Give him a position and he can pour over it literally 10 hours a day until he is satisfied. No wonder he became CC champion during his prime, and this despite such a busy academic and professional life.
He is a fit person as President AICCF having the longest CC experience and most varied overall chess experience as compared to the other office bearers of AICCF.