S. K. Shivakumar

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S. K. Shivakumar
Born
Mysore, Karnataka, India
Nationality Indian
Alma materB.Tech., M. Tech. (Indian Institute of Science), Bangalore
Known forTelemetry
AwardsRecipient of Padmashri Award from the Prime Minister's Office, Doctorate Honor by the Mysore University, Recipient of the Karnataka Rajyotsava award
Scientific career
FieldsSpace Communications
InstitutionsDirector, ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), Indian Space Research Organisation

Dr. S. K. Shivakumar is an Indian scientist who was part of the team that developed the telemetry system for Chandrayaan-I, India's first lunar exploration mission. A native of Mysore in the state of Karnataka, he was responsible for designing the deep space communications equipment.[1][2] Shivakumar was involved in the development of the 32-meter dish antenna that can communicate with satellites millions of miles away.[3] Currently, he is the director of ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore, India.

Award

  • Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India, in 2015.[4]
  • Karnataka Rajyotsava award (2008)[5]
  • Nadoja Award[6]

References

  1. ^ "The men behind the mission". NDTV. 2008-10-22. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
  2. ^ "The Chandrayaan Team". Zee News. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
  3. ^ "Indian moon launch boosts Asian space race". UPI Asia.com. 2008-10-21. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
  4. ^ "Padma Awards 2015". Press Information Bureau. Archived from the original on 26 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  5. ^ "Rajyotsava awards for space scientists". Deccan Herald. 2008-10-31. Archived from the original on November 3, 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-31. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Three Chosen for Nadoja Award". The Hindu. 2013-12-17. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-17. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)


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