S. K. Shivkumar

S. K. Shivakumar
Born Mysore, Karnataka, India
Residence India
Nationality Indian
Alma mater B.Tech., M. Tech. (Indian Institute of Science), Bangalore
Known for Telemetry
Awards Recipient of Padmashri Award from the Prime Minister's Office, Doctorate Honor by the Mysore University, Recipient of the Karnataka Rajyotsava award
Scientific career
Fields Space Communications
Institutions Former director, ISAC, Former director, ISTRAC

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] Shivakumar was involved in the development of the 32-meter dish antenna that can communicate with satellites millions of miles away.[2] He has served as director of ISAC and ISTRAC, two centres of Indian Space Research Organisation.

Award

  • Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India, in 2015.[3]
  • Karnataka Rajyotsava award (2008)[4]
  • Nadoja Award[5]

References

  1. ↑ "The men behind the mission". NDTV. 22 October 2008. Archived from the original on 26 October 2008. Retrieved 31 October 2008.
  2. ↑ "Dr. Shivakumar is ISAC's director". The Hindu. 2016-07-07. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
  3. ↑ "Padma Awards 2015". Press Information Bureau. Archived from the original on 26 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  4. ↑ "Rajyotsava awards for space scientists". Deccan Herald. 2008-10-31. Archived from the original on 3 November 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
  5. ↑ "Three Chosen for Nadoja Award". The Hindu. 2013-12-17. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-17.


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