Kailasavadivoo Sivan

Kailasavadivoo Sivan
K. Sivan addressing a press conference on Chandrayaan-2
Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation
Assumed office
15 January 2018
Preceded byA. S. Kiran Kumar
Personal details
Born
Kailasavadivoo Sivan

(1957-04-14) 14 April 1957
Mela Sarakkalvilai,
Kanyakumari District,
(present-day Tamil Nadu), India
NationalityIndian
Education
  • Madurai University (B.Sc.)

Kailasavadivoo Sivan (born 14 April 1957) is an Indian space scientist and the chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organization.[1][2]

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

  1. ↑ "Renowned scientist Sivan K named new ISRO chairman". The Times of India. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "Sivan K named new ISRO chairman". India Times. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  3. ↑ "A humble farmer's son to Isro's 'Rocket Man': Incredible journey of K Sivan". India Times.
  4. ↑ "ISRO Chairman Sivan gets A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award". The Hindu. 2019-08-15.
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