Mylswamy Annadurai Wiki, Biography, Age, Aerospace Engineer, ISRO

Mylswamy Annadurai is an Indian Aerospace Scientist and Engineer who working as vice president for TNSCST, He is also serves as Chairman Board of Governors, National Design and Research Forum (NDRF). He is the is a Distinguished scientist with the Indian Space Research Organisation. His first successful mission in ISRO was Chandrayaan 1. Annadurai was listed among the 100 Global thinkers of 2014 and topped the innovator’s list. Mylswamy Annadurai and his works are mentioned in the 10th standard Science Text Book of Tamil Nadu.

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• After completion of his studies, he joined the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the year 1982.
• Soon after he joined ISRO, Annadurai made an impact by contributing to the INSAT system maintenance.
• He served as spacecraft operations manager for the IRS (Indian Remote Sensing) 1A, IRS 1B, INSAT (Indian National Satellite System) 2A, and INSAT 2B satellite programs.
• He then held the post of deputy project director before being promoted to mission director of the INSAT 2C program and of the INSAT 2D, 2E, 3B, 3E, and GSAT (Geosynchronous Satellite) 1 program.
• His first successful mission in ISRO was Chandrayaan 1. It was India’s first mission to the moon launched by ISRO. Chandrayaan 1 was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, India on October 22, 2008, by a PSLV-C11 launch vehicle.
• Annadurai was program director for India’s lunar probes Chandrayaan 1 and Chandrayaan 2. He worked with great effort with his team of able engineers and scientists to carry instrumentation from NASA, Bulgaria, ESA, and ISRO.
• He played a significant role in moving forward the future of India by making this mission a successful one with the aid of international cooperation.
• Chandrayaan 1 was well praised and received many awards including the Space Pioneers Award for Science and Engineering at the 28th International Conference on Space Development, in Florida USA in 2009.
• Presently Dr.Annadurai is serving as Director of ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore. The center is responsible for building state-of-the-art satellites for communication, remote sensing, navigation, space science, and interplanetary missions.
• His Interview with ANI about the Chandrayaan 3’s landing at the moon’s south pole created a buzz.

Awards and Achievement

Awards From Government

• Padma Shri Award in 2016, one of the highest civilian awards in India
• The government of Karnataka awarded him the Rajyotsava Prashasti for Science in 2008.

Awards from Universities & Academia

• Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by Pondicherry University (2009)
• Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by Anna University, Chennai (2009)
• Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by the University of Madras, Chennai (2009)
• Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by MGR University, Chennai (2008)
• Eminent Scientist Award from 76th Indian Science Congress – Madurai Kamaraj University Endowment.
• Distinguished Alumni Award, PSG College of Technology, 2009.
• In 2010, he received the Sir CV Raman Award from Periyar University, Salem
• Jewel of GCT, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore by GCT Alumni
• Annadurai was named Personality of the Year Award, by St. Johns International School, Chennai
• In 2010, he received the Hikal Chemcon Distinguished Speaker Award, at the 63rd Annual Session of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Annamalai University.
• In 2011, he received the National Science and Technology Award, from Sathyabama University, Chennai.
• Distinguished Scientist Award, KC College, Mumbai, Diamond Jubilee Award

Awards from ISRO

• In 2004, Annadurai was the recipient of the Hariom Ashram Pretit Vikram Sarabhai Research Award for his outstanding contributions to Systems analysis and Space systems management.
• In 2003, He was also the recipient of a citation from ISRO for his contribution to the INSAT systems Mission management
• In 2007, He received the Team Excellence award for his contribution to the Indian Space Program.
• ISRO Merit Award (2009)
• IN 2010, he received the Team Excellence Award as team leader of the Chandrayaan-1 team
• ISRO Outstanding Achievement Awards (2014)

International Awards

• Laurels for Team Achievement Chandrayaan-1, International Academy of Astronautics,2013, Beijing China
• Certificate of Appreciation from Boeing Asian – American Professional Association, Houston, USA
• Space Systems award, 2009 from American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, US.

Awards from Professional Bodies

• National Aeronautical Award-2008 from Aeronautical Society of India in recognition of his contributions to the field of Satellites/Spacecraft
• Fellow, Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, India (IETE)
• Fellow, Indian Society for Remote Sensing (ISRS)
• Fellow of The Society for Shock Wave Research, Dept. of Aerospace Eng, Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore
• NIQR Bajaj Award for “Outstanding Quality Man 2009”
• H K Firodia Awards, 2009 for Science and Technology
• IEI-IEEE Engineering Excellence award 2016 for Contributions and Leadership in Space Technology in service of Humanity
• In 2016, he received the BHASKARA Award for his outstanding Scientific Leadership
• SIES (South Indian Education Society) Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati National Eminence Award, 2009 for Science and Technology
• Listed in the TNIE-Uninor Achiever of the Year, (2009)
• Listed in the Dinamalar-Uninor Achiever of the Year, (2009)

Awards from Social & Public Forums

• Vivekananda Award for Human Excellence by Rama Krishna Mission
• Kongu Achiever Award 2009 From NIA Trust, Pollachi.
• Amara Bharathi National Eminence Award for Science and Technology, 2010
• Karmaveerar Kamaraj Award,2010 from Chennai Mhahajana sabha
• Dr. Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar Birthday Commemoration Award for 2012
• His name was listed among the 100 Global thinkers of 2014 and tops the innovator’s list
• Tamilan Award 2016, for Science and Technology by Puthiya Thalaimurai TV
• Global Indian for Science, 2017 awarded by ICICI and Times Group
• Life Time Achievement Award in the field of science and technology by Union Bank of India
• C.Pa.Aditanar Literary Award 2013
• Poorna Chandra award from Rotary Club, Coimbatore.
• Tamil Ma-mani award, from Tirupur Tamil Sangam.
• Tamil Achiever Award,2011 by Bharathi Tamil Sangam, Kolkata.
• Example to Youth Award.
• Kalingarayar Award, by Kongu Charitable Trust, Tamil Nadu
• Citizen Extraordinary Award-2014, by Rotary Club Bangalore

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