What are some good things you can say about K. Shivan?

by Anii Jain Human resource executive

Dr Kailasavadivoo Sivan born 14 April 1957) is an Indian space scientist and the chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organization.

He has previously served as the Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center and the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre

PERSONAL LIFE:

Born to a farmer in Tarakkanvillai village in Kanyakumari district Tamil Nadu His parents are Kailasa Vadivu and mother Chellam, Sivan studied in a local government school. Sivan, who is known for his contribution in the development of cryogenic engines, was earlier the Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.

EDUCATION LIFE:

In the 1980s, Sivan finally completed his bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from Madras Institute of Technology and later completed his masters in aerospace engineering from IISC, Bengaluru. He later completed his PhD from IIT Bombay in 2006 and also holds an honorary doctorate in science from Sathyabama University.

Sivan joined Isro in 1982. Sivan has been a part of many projects including the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) project. His contributions to the project were significant as he helped in the planning, designing, integration and analysis of the mission.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Shri Hari Om Ashram Prerit Dr Vikram Sarabhai Research award (1999)
ISRO merit award (2007)
Dr Biren Roy Space Science award (2011)
Distinguished Alumnus Award (2013) from Madras Institute of Technology Alumni Association, Chennai
Distinguished Alumnus Award (2018) from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
He was conferred Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) from Sathyabama University, Chennai in April 2014.
Tamil Nadu government’s Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award. (2019)

Apart from being the Isro chairman, Sivan was also appointed as the Secretary of Department of Space and Chair of the Space Commission.

During his tenure as Isro chairman, he oversaw two key missions-Chandrayaan-2 and the developmental flight of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-MK3).