G. Satheesh Reddy

G. Satheesh Reddy is the Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri (the Minister of Defence),[13] leading India's indigenous development of defence systems and technologies. He has worked on the development of missiles, fighter aircraft, unmanned aerial defence systems, and radar systems.

G. Satheesh Reddy
Born (1963-07-01) 1 July 1963
Mahimaluru,[1] Atmakur, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
NationalityIndian
Alma materJawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur[1]
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad[1]
Occupations
Awards2019 AIAA Missile Systems Award[6] 2015 RAeS Silver Medal[7][8] 2016 National Design Award,[9] 2016 National Aeronautical Prize,[10] 2015 National Systems Gold Medal,[11] 2013 Homi J Bhabha Memorial Gold Medal[12]

He is also the chairman of the Governing Body of the Aeronautical Development Agency, which developed the 4th Generation Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, which is being incorporated into active service.

Career

He graduated in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Anantapur and received his M.S & PhD from JNTU Hyderabad. He joined Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad in 1986, subsequently joining Research Centre Imarat (RCI) after its formation. First working as a navigation scientist and system manager, he eventually was elevated as a Distinguished Scientist in September of 2014 and was appointed as a Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister in May 2015. He was also appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India (DRDO) in August 2018 and served their till August 2023.[14]

Contributions

Many navigation technologies and systems have been designed and developed by Reddy.[15]

As Director at RCI, he led the development of IR seekers, integrated avionics modules, and other innovative systems. As Director General of Missiles and Strategic Systems, he oversaw the development of missile systems like BMD, Nag, QRSAM, Rudram, Long Range Guided Bomb etc.[15]

He oversaw India's first successful test of an Anti-Satellite (ASAT) missile (Mission Shakti). He was involved in the development of the world's longest-range gun ATAGS, anti-radiation missiles, smart air field weapons, smart bombs, and missile assisted torpedo release systems.[15]

Dr Reddy also pioneered in quickly diversifying DRDO's talent to effectively develop required technologies in the ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his guidance, nearly 50 technologies for combating COVID have been developed and about 75 products have been transferred to 100 industries.[15]

Awards and recognition

He is the first Indian in over 100 years to be conferred with the Honorary Fellowship and Silver medal by the Royal Aeronautical Society, London. The Royal Aeronautical Society recognised contributions of Dr Reddy towards indigenous design, development and deployment of diversified missile systems, aerospace vehicles, guided weapons and avionics technologies.

He has received numerous other awards including American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Missile Systems Award. Other awards conferred on Dr Satheesh Reddy include the Aeronautical Prize, National Systems Gold Medal, National Design Award, IEI-IEEE (USA) Award for Engineering Excellence and the Homi J Bhabha Gold Medal.

References
  1. "Nellore celebrates award to Satheesh Reddy". The Hindu. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  2. vhttps://www.timesnownews.com/india/samir-v-kamat-appointed-drdo-chief-g-satheesh-reddy-named-as-scientific-adviser-to-rajnath-singh-article-93776073
  3. Rajasekhar, Pathri (26 August 2018). "Satheesh Reddy appointed as new DRDO chairman". Deccan Chronicle.
  4. "'Runway to a Billion Opportunities' – Raksha Mantri Inaugurates Aeroindia 2019". 21 February 2019.
  5. "COAS and Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt of India flew LCA–Tejas".
  6. "Missile Systems Award Recipients".
  7. "Prestigious Award for Defence Scientist G Satheesh Reddy". NDTV. 12 September 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  8. "REeS Silver Medal for Satheesh Reddy". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  9. "Satheesh Reddy conferred with national design award". The Hindu Business Line. 18 December 2017.
  10. "Telugu man selected as new DRDO chief". The Hans India. 26 August 2018.
  11. "Fellows – ISSE". isseindia.co.in.
  12. "Twin joy at Research Centre Imarat". The Hindu. 28 August 2018.
  13. "Samir V Kamat appointed DRDO chief, G Satheesh Reddy named as scientific adviser to Rajnath Singh". 25 August 2022.
  14. "Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy appointed DRDO Chief". The Hindu. 25 August 2018.
  15. "Dr G. Satheesh Reddy | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India".
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