Mylswamy Annadurai
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Mylswamy Annadurai (born 2 July 1958, in Kodhawady near Pollachi
in Coimbatore
district, Tamilnadu, India
) is a scientist with the Indian Space Research Organization and currently serves as the Project Director of Chandrayaan-1 and Chandrayaan-2
. Annadurai writes a regular column, "Kaiyaruke Nila". ("Even Moon is at our Reach") in the Tamil weekly Kungumam
and he is approachable through Facebook.. Annadurai and his works are mentioned in 10th standard Science Text Book of Tamilnadu . He is also the Honorary Editor for a Tamil Periodical on Science, " Valarum Arivial"
, Tamil Nadu, India and completed his Masters Degree in Engineering on 1982 from PSG College of Technology
, Coimbatore and Ph.D from Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore Tamilnadu in India. He joined ISRO in 1982. As the Mission Director of INSAT missions he has some of the original contributions to the INSAT systems maintenance.
During the period 2004-2008, as the Project Director for Chandrayaan-1, he led a team of Engineers and Scientists that designed and developed the project to carry instrumentation from ISRO and from NASA, ESA and Bulgaria to accomplish simultaneous chemical, mineralogical, resource and topographic mapping of the entire lunar surface at high spatial and spectral resolutions. The project was realized within the time frame stipulated and the budget granted. He has paved the way for the future of Indian planetary missions and set an example for the international co-operation bringing the reputed international organizations like NASA, ESA, JAXA to work under the leadership of ISRO. Chandrayaan-1 has received many national and international awards including, the coveted Space Pioneers award for science and engineering at 28th International conference on Space development, in Florida USA.
Presently Annadurai is leading the project Chandrayaan-2, Indian Lunar Landing mission meant for insitu mineral and chemical analysis of lunar soil.
. He was the member secretary of the task team that prepared Chandrayaan-1 project report. He is the author of several research papers in his specialisation.
During his holidays Annadurai tours across the country to meet and interact with the students to spread science. Through his inspirational talks he has become a role model among the children and youngsters. His talks and writings are more sought and attended to by the academia and the professionals.
Annadurai's publications and works are being widely referred by satellite operator's, one of his work has been referred in a US patent http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/7185858.html.
Annadurai and his works are mentioned in 10th standard Science Text Book of Tamilnadu .
Pollachi
Pollachi is a taluk of Coimbatore Rural district of the Tamil Nadu state of India. It lies in the southern part of the Coimbatore city around 40 kilometres from downtown Coimbatore. This is the second largest town in the District after Corporation of Coimbatore. Owing to the proximity to the...
in Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
district, Tamilnadu, India
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...
) is a scientist with the Indian Space Research Organization and currently serves as the Project Director of Chandrayaan-1 and Chandrayaan-2
Chandrayaan-2
Chandrayaan-2 , is a joint lunar exploration mission proposed by the Indian Space Research Organisation and the Russian Federal Space Agency and has a projected cost of...
. Annadurai writes a regular column, "Kaiyaruke Nila". ("Even Moon is at our Reach") in the Tamil weekly Kungumam
Kungumam
Kungumam is a Tamil weekly magazine published in Chennai, India. It is owned by Kalanidhi Maran's Sun Network. According to the Kungumam emerged as the top-selling Tamil weekly magazine overtaking historical market leaders like Kumudam and Ananda Vikatan. Also, is the second best selling...
and he is approachable through Facebook.. Annadurai and his works are mentioned in 10th standard Science Text Book of Tamilnadu . He is also the Honorary Editor for a Tamil Periodical on Science, " Valarum Arivial"
Early life and education
Mylswamy Annadurai has his schooling in his native village Kodhawady. He has obtained a Bachelors in Engineering degree at 1980 from Government College of Technology, CoimbatoreGovernment College of Technology, Coimbatore
The Government College of Technology, Coimbatore is an autonomous state funded engineering college located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a constituent college of the Anna University...
, Tamil Nadu, India and completed his Masters Degree in Engineering on 1982 from PSG College of Technology
PSG College of Technology
PSG College of Technology is an autonomous, government aided institution, affiliated to Anna University. The college offers a total of 48 full time and part time programs in Science, Engineering and Management at Undergraduate & Postgraduate levels. The College was founded in 1951 by...
, Coimbatore and Ph.D from Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore Tamilnadu in India. He joined ISRO in 1982. As the Mission Director of INSAT missions he has some of the original contributions to the INSAT systems maintenance.
Chandrayaan I & II
Chandrayaan-1, was India's first mission to the moon launched by India's national space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The unmanned lunar exploration mission included a lunar orbiter and an impactor. India launched the spacecraft by a modified version of the PSLV C11 on 22 October 2008 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh about 80 km north of Chennai at 06:22 IST (00:52 UTC). The mission was a major boost to India's space program, and India joined a band of Asian nations (China and Japan) in exploring the Moon. The vehicle was successfully inserted into lunar orbit on 8 November 2008During the period 2004-2008, as the Project Director for Chandrayaan-1, he led a team of Engineers and Scientists that designed and developed the project to carry instrumentation from ISRO and from NASA, ESA and Bulgaria to accomplish simultaneous chemical, mineralogical, resource and topographic mapping of the entire lunar surface at high spatial and spectral resolutions. The project was realized within the time frame stipulated and the budget granted. He has paved the way for the future of Indian planetary missions and set an example for the international co-operation bringing the reputed international organizations like NASA, ESA, JAXA to work under the leadership of ISRO. Chandrayaan-1 has received many national and international awards including, the coveted Space Pioneers award for science and engineering at 28th International conference on Space development, in Florida USA.
Presently Annadurai is leading the project Chandrayaan-2, Indian Lunar Landing mission meant for insitu mineral and chemical analysis of lunar soil.
Previous Assignments
Prior to the present appointment, Annadurai was in Charge of India's National Communication satellite (INSAT) missions as the Mission Director. He has also served as the Associate Project director, for GSAT-3EDUSATEDUSAT
EDUSAT or GSAT-3 is a communications satellite which was launched on 20 September 2004 by the Indian Space Research Organisation. EDUSAT is the first Indian satellite built exclusively to serve the educational sector...
. He was the member secretary of the task team that prepared Chandrayaan-1 project report. He is the author of several research papers in his specialisation.
- 1982: Joined ISRO and following is his career ladder in ISRO,
- 1985: Team leader to develop S/W satellite Simulator
- 1988: Spacecraft operations manager, IRS-1 A
- 1989: Spacecraft operations manager, IRS-1 B
- 1992: Spacecraft operations manager, INSAT-2A
- 1993: Spacecraft operations manager, INSAT-2B
- 1994: Deputy Project Director, INSAT-2C
- 1996: Mission Director, INSAT-2C
- 1997: Mission Director, INSAT-2D
- 1999: Mission Director, INSAT-2E
- 2000: Mission Director, INSAT-3B
- 2001: Mission Director, GSAT-1
- 2003: Mission Director, INSAT-3E
- 2003: Associate Project, Director, EDUSATEDUSATEDUSAT or GSAT-3 is a communications satellite which was launched on 20 September 2004 by the Indian Space Research Organisation. EDUSAT is the first Indian satellite built exclusively to serve the educational sector...
- 2004: Project Director, Chandrayaan-1
- 2008: Project Director, Chandrayaan-2
- 2011: Programme Director, IRS & SSS
During his holidays Annadurai tours across the country to meet and interact with the students to spread science. Through his inspirational talks he has become a role model among the children and youngsters. His talks and writings are more sought and attended to by the academia and the professionals.
Awards and achievements from Academic and Professional Bodies
- Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by Pondicherry UniversityPondicherry UniversityPondicherry University is a Central University in Pondicherry, India. Founded in 1985 by the Government of India,has emerged as India's fastest growing Central University and it is an affiliating University with a jurisdiction spread over the Union Territories of Pondicherry, Lakshadweep and...
(2009) - Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by Anna UniversityAnna UniversityAnna University was a premier technical university in Tamil Nadu, India. Anna University was formed on September 4, 1978, as a unitary university that integrated four technical institutions in the city of Chennai , including the College of Engineering, Guindy, Alagappa College of Technology,...
, Chennai(2009) - Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by University of MadrasUniversity of MadrasThe University of Madras is a public research university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the three oldest universities in India...
, Chennai (2009) - Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by MGR University, Chennai (2008)
- Eminent Scientist Award from 76th Indian Science Congress - Madurai Kamaraj UniversityMadurai Kamaraj UniversityMadurai Kamaraj University also abbreviated MKU is a public university in India.-Overview:Madurai Kamaraj University, located in Madurai city established in 1966, has 18 schools comprising 72 departments. The Directorate of Distance Education of the University has a student strength of about 1.3...
Endowment. - Annadurai is the recipient of the Hariom Ashram pretit Vikram Sarabhai Research Award for his outstanding Contributions to Systems analysis and Space systems management(2004).
- He is also the recipient of a citation from ISRO for his contribution to the INSAT systems Mission management(2003)
- Team Excellence award for his contribution to Indian Space Program(2007).
- The government of KarnatakaKarnatakaKarnataka , 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...
awarded him the Rajyotsava PrashastiRajyotsava PrashastiThe Annual Rajyotsava Awards are conferred by the Karnataka Government on the occasion of the birth of Karnataka State on November 1 celebrated as Kannada Rajyotsava. The awards celebrate achievements by persons of eminence in their chosen fields...
for Science (2008). - National Aernautical Award-2008 from Aeronautical Society of IndiaAeronautical Society of IndiaAeronautical Society of India is the principal Society in India serving the professions in areas of aeronautics, aerospace and aviation. Its stated primary purpose is to "advance the sciences, engineering, technology and management of aerospace, aeronautics and aviation and to foster and promote...
in recognition of his contributions in the field of Satellites/Spacecrafts - Fellow of The Society for shock wave research, Dept.of Aerospace Eng, Indian Institute of ScienceIndian Institute of ScienceIndian Institute of Science is a research institution of higher learning located in Bangalore, India. It was established in 1909.-History:After a chance meeting between Jamsetji N...
I (IISC), Bangalore - Distinguished Alumni Award, PSG College of TechnologyPSG College of TechnologyPSG College of Technology is an autonomous, government aided institution, affiliated to Anna University. The college offers a total of 48 full time and part time programs in Science, Engineering and Management at Undergraduate & Postgraduate levels. The College was founded in 1951 by...
, 2009. - Jwel of GCT(Government College of Technology, CoimbatoreGovernment College of Technology, CoimbatoreThe Government College of Technology, Coimbatore is an autonomous state funded engineering college located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a constituent college of the Anna University...
) by GCT Alumni - Personality of the year Awarded by St. Johns International School, Chennai
- Certificate of Appreciation from BoeingBoeingThe Boeing Company is an American multinational aerospace and defense corporation, founded in 1916 by William E. Boeing in Seattle, Washington. Boeing has expanded over the years, merging with McDonnell Douglas in 1997. Boeing Corporate headquarters has been in Chicago, Illinois since 2001...
Asian - American professional Association, Houstan, USA - Space Systems award, 2009 from American Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsThe American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is the professional society for the field of aerospace engineering. The AIAA was founded in 1963 from the merger of two earlier societies: the American Rocket Society , founded in 1930 as the American Interplanetary Society , and the Institute...
, US. - NIQR Bajaj Award for "Outstanding Quality Man 2009"
- H K Firodia awardsH K Firodia awardsH K Firodia awards for excellence in Science & Technology are given annually by the H K Firodia foundation. The awards recognize achievements by Indian scientists in any field of science, and aim to promote a scientic spirit among Indians, especially the youth of India...
, 2009 for Science and Technology - 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,
- Amara Bharathi National Eminence Award for Science and Technology, 2010
- Sir CV Raman Award-2010 from Periyar University, Salem
- Karmaveerar Kamaraj Award,2010 from Chennai Mhahajana sabha
- Hikal Chemcon Distinguished Speaker Award 2010,the 63rd Annual Session of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Annamalai University
Annadurai's publications and works are being widely referred by satellite operator's, one of his work has been referred in a US patent http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/7185858.html.
Annadurai and his works are mentioned in 10th standard Science Text Book of Tamilnadu .