B. N. Suresh
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Byrana Nagappa Suresh (born 12 November 1943) is a well known aerospace scientist of India
. He served as the Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
(VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram
during the period 2003-2007. He is known for his contribution to Space Capsule Recovery Experiment
s (SRE). Dr. Suresh also served as the founding Director of Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
(IIST), Thiruvananthapuram
. He retired from IIST in November 2010.
in Koppa
, a small village in Karnataka
. He attended school in Koppa. After his bachelor's degree in Science in 1963 and Engineering in 1967 from Mysore University
, he took his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras
in 1969.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. He served as the Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is a major space research centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation , focusing on rocket and space vehicles for India's satellite programme...
(VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram , formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland...
during the period 2003-2007. He is known for his contribution to Space Capsule Recovery Experiment
Space Capsule Recovery Experiment
The Space Capsule Recovery Experiment is an Indian experimental spacecraft which was launched at 03:53 GMT on January 10, 2007 from Sriharikota by the Indian Space Research Organization . The launch was conducted using the PSLV C7 rocket, along with three other satellites...
s (SRE). Dr. Suresh also served as the founding Director of Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is India's national institute for the study and development of space science, located at Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was inaugurated on 14 September 2007 by Dr. G. Madhavan Nair, the then Chairman ISRO...
(IIST), Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram , formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland...
. He retired from IIST in November 2010.
Early life and education
Suresh had a very humble early life with his father determined to make him an engineer. His father Nagappa was a coffee planterPlantation
A plantation is a long artificially established forest, farm or estate, where crops are grown for sale, often in distant markets rather than for local on-site consumption...
in Koppa
Koppa, India
Koppa is a panchayat town in Chikmagalur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The town is famous for coffee and Tea estates. Arabica and Robusta varieties of coffee are grown here.. Koppa encovers 22 Gram Panchayats, one Town Panchayat and 3 Hobilis. Megunda Hobili is famous for Coffee. A no...
, a small village in Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. He attended school in Koppa. After his bachelor's degree in Science in 1963 and Engineering in 1967 from Mysore University
University of Mysore
The University of Mysore , is a public university in India. The University founded during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore, and was conceptualized on the basis of a report on educational progress in the United States and Australia, submitted by Messrs Thomas Denham and...
, he took his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras is an engineering and technology school in Chennai in southern India. It is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India...
in 1969.
Awards
- He is a recipient of Padma ShriPadma ShriPadma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...
award by Government of IndiaGovernment of IndiaThe Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
(2002). - Distinguished Alumni Award - IIT MadrasIndian Institute of Technology MadrasThe Indian Institute of Technology Madras is an engineering and technology school in Chennai in southern India. It is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India...
(2004). - Agni Award of the Defence Ministry in 1999.
- ASI Award instituted by the Astronautical Society of India.