Famous Indian Scientist of era 2000s Dr. KV sivan

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Dr. Kailasavadivoo Sivan, known as K. Sivan, is an eminent Indian space scientist who has made significant contributions to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Born on April 14, 1957, in Tamil Nadu, India, Sivan obtained his Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology in 1980. He then pursued Master's and Doctoral degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.Sivan began his career at ISRO in 1982 and has since held various key positions. He played a pivotal role in the development of launch vehicle technology, particularly in the development of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). His expertise and leadership led to the successful launch of numerous satellites, including Chandrayaan-2, India's second lunar exploration mission.In January 2018, Dr. Sivan was appointed as the Chairman of ISRO, succeeding A. S. Kiran Kumar. Under his leadership, ISRO has continued to achieve remarkable milestones in space exploration, including the successful launch of the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) and the launch of numerous satellites for communication, navigation, and remote sensing purposes.Dr. Sivan has been recognized for his contributions with several awards and honors, including the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award, the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, and the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He is widely admired for his dedication, vision, and commitment to advancing India's space exploration capabilities.

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