G. Satheesh Reddy

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G. Satheesh Reddy
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Born
Mahimaluru, Atmakur, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
Nationality Indian
Alma mater Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
Occupations
Awards2019 AIAA Missile Systems Award 2015 RAeS Silver Medal [4] [5] 2016 National Design Award, [6] 2016 National Aeronautical Prize, [7] 2015 National Systems Gold Medal, 2013 Homi J Bhabha Memorial Gold Medal

G. Satheesh Reddy is an Indian aerospace scientist who served as the thirteenth chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from 2018 to 2022. He is also the chairman of the Governing Body of the Aeronautical Development Agency, and the Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri (the Minister of Defence, India).

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Early life and education

Reddy was born in Mahimaluru, Atmakur, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. [8] He graduated in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur and received his M.S & PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. [9] [8]

Career

Reddy joined Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad in 1986, subsequently joining Research Centre Imarat (RCI) after its formation. As Director at RCI, he led the development of IR seekers, integrated avionics modules, and other innovative systems. [9]

First working as a navigation scientist and system manager, he eventually was elevated as a Distinguished Scientist in September 2014 and was appointed as a Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister in May 2015. [9]

He was also appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India (DRDO) in August 2018. [10] [11] As Director General of Missiles and Strategic Systems, he oversaw the development of missile systems like Indian Ballistic Missile Defence Programme, Nag, QRSAM, Rudram, Long Range Guided Bomb etc. [9] He also oversaw India's first successful test of Prithvi Defence Vehicle Mark 2 Anti-Satellite (ASAT) missile (Mission Shakti). He was involved in the development of the world's longest-range gun ATAGS, anti-radiation missiles, smart air field weapons, smart bombs, and missile assisted torpedo release systems. [9] [12]

Awards and recognition

Reddy has been induced as a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, London. [13] He has also received other awards including American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Missile Systems Award, [14] the Aeronautical Prize, National Systems Gold Medal, [15] National Design Award, IEI-IEEE (USA) Award for Engineering Excellence and the Homi J Bhabha Gold Medal. [16]

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  2. ↑ "'Runway to a Billion Opportunities' – Raksha Mantri Inaugurates Aeroindia 2019". 21 February 2019.
  3. ↑ "COAS and Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt of India flew LCA–Tejas".
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  13. ↑ "DRDO chairman G Satheesh Reddy awarded honorary fellowship by UK's Royal Aeronautical Society". Business Standard. 26 November 2019.
  14. ↑ "Missile Systems Award Recipients".
  15. ↑ "Fellows – ISSE". isseindia.co.in.
  16. ↑ "Twin joy at Research Centre Imarat". The Hindu. 27 August 2018. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 30 November 2024.
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