Kailasavadivoo Sivan
Kailasavadivoo Sivan (born 14 April 1957) is an Indian space scientist and the chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organization.[1][2]
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| Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation | |
| Assumed office 15 January 2018 | |
| Preceded by | A. S. Kiran Kumar |
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| Born | Kailasavadivoo Sivan 14 April 1957 Mela Sarakkalvilai, Kanyakumari District, (present-day Tamil Nadu), India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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Early life
He was born in Mela Sarakkalvilai, near Nagercoil in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu state of India.[3]
Awards
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award, 2019.[4]
- IEEE Simon Ramo Medal, shared with Byrana N. Suresh, 2020.
References
- "Renowned scientist Sivan K named new ISRO chairman". The Times of India. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- "Sivan K named new ISRO chairman". India Times. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- "A humble farmer's son to Isro's 'Rocket Man': Incredible journey of K Sivan". India Times.
- "ISRO Chairman Sivan gets A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award". The Hindu. 2019-08-15.
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