G. Satheesh Reddy

G. Satheesh Reddy
Born 01 July 1963
Nellore
Nationality Indian
Alma mater Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur (B.Tech, ECE)[1]
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (MS, ECE)[1]
Occupation Scientist
Notable credit(s) Missile Avionics
Awards 2015 RAeS Silver Medal[2][3]

G. Satheesh Reddy is an Indian scientist. He is director of the Research Centre Imarat of the Defence Research and Development Organisation, an advanced centre for design and delivery of avionics systems for missiles and other applications.[4][5][6] Reddy pioneered many technological developments for Indian Missiles and has made significant contributions towards successful flight testing of the country's maiden intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Agni-V mission.[7][8] In June 2015 he was appointed scientific adviser to the defence minister of India.[9]

Recognition

Reddy is a fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation in London, the first from India.[6] He is a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, a member of the Academy of Navigation and Motion Control, Russia,[10] a fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering[11] and an honorary fellow of the Computer Society of India.[12]

Reddy received the Homi J. Bhabha Memorial Award of the Indian Science Congress Association for 2013–14.[13] In 2015 he was the first Indian recipient of the Silver Medal of the Royal Aeronautical Society.[14] He has been conferred with National Systems Gold Medal,[15] Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya Award of the Institution of Engineers (India),[16] and Systems Society of India Vikram Award.[17]

In 2015 he received honorary doctorates in science from Amity University, Noida, GITAM University, Hyderabad,[18] KL University, Guntur[19] and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada.[20][21][22] Reddy was chosen for the first Institution of Engineers (India) - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (United States) joint award for engineering excellence.[23] Satheesh is Chairman of Aeronautical Society of India, Hyderabad and has initiated the international collaborations for promotion of Aerospace sector in India.[24]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Nellore celebrates award to Satheesh Reddy". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Prestigious Award for Defence Scientist G Satheesh Reddy". NDTV. 12 September 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "REeS Silver Medal for Satheesh Reddy". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Missile Complex ready with best birthday present for Dr Kalam". Oneindia. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  5. ↑ "Saurav Jha's Blog : Seeking the future: An interview with Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Director Research Centre Imarat". IBNLive. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Honour for DRDO scientist - TELANGANA". The Hindu. 30 April 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  7. ↑ "Christopher DRDO Chief; Satheesh Reddy Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister". Oneindia. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  8. ↑ "Youngsters behind Agni-IV success". IBNLive. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  9. ↑ "Dr G. Satheesh Reddy Takes Over as 12th SA to RM". Press Information Bureau. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  10. ↑ "Satheesh Reddy conferred fellowship of Royal Aeronautical Society | Business Line". Business Line. 30 October 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  11. ↑ "Honour for Research Centre Imarat scientist". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  12. ↑ "Honour for DRDO centre chief". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  13. ↑ "Homi Bhaba award for Satheesh Reddy |". Odishasuntimes.com. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  14. ↑ "Scientific adviser to defence minister G Satheesh Reddy gets prestigious award - The Economic Times". Economictimes.indiatimes.com. 14 September 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  15. ↑ "INAE - Welcome to INAE". Indian National Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  16. ↑ "Satheesh Reddy Conferred with Visvesvaraya Award". The New Indian Express. 16 September 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  17. ↑ vandana. "XXXVI National Systems Conference (NSC 2012) at Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu (December 6-8, 2012)". Dayalbagh Educational Institute. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  18. ↑ http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/Defence-Studies-in-Varsities-Must-Sateesh-Reddy/2016/01/22/article3238813.ece
  19. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/make-moral-education-part-of-curriculum-judge/article8146425.ece
  20. ↑ "JNTUK to honour Satheesh Reddy today". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  21. ↑ 3,500 Graduands conferred Degrees and Diplomas during First Day of 11th Convocation of Amity University Noida. Amity University. Accessed November 2015.
  22. ↑ "Include defence studies in varsity curriculum says scientific advisor". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  23. ↑ "Another feather in the cap". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  24. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/isro-plans-to-double-launches-asks-industry-for-bigger-stakes/article8348599.ece
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