A. S. Kiran Kumar
A. S. Kiran Kumar
Distinguished Honorary Professor
MSc: Bangalore University, 1973
MTech: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1975
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Work Experience
- Chairman, Space Commission, (Jan 2015 to present)
- Offices of Secretary, Department of Space, (Present)
- Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation, (Present)
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Awards
- Padma Shri award by the President of India in 2014
- Rajyostava Award for the year 2015 for his contribution to space science & technology and 'Sir M. Visvesvaraya Senior Scientist State Award' for the year 2013
- IISc Distinguished Alumnus Award for the year 2015, Gujarat
- Ratna `Life for Innovation’ Award conferred by Gujarat Innovation Society in 2014
- Lifetime Achievement Award by Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences in 2016
- G.M. Modi Science Award by Gujar Mal Modi Science Foundation in 2016