GS Reddy Appointed Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri S Christopher Appointed the New DG, DRDO

The Government has appointed Dr GS Reddy, Distinguished Scientist & Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI) & Programme Director, MRSAM, DRDO as Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri for a period of two years from the date of taking over charge. The Government also appointed Dr S Christopher, Distinguished Scientist & Programme Director (AEW&C) and Director, Centre for Air-Borne Systems, DRDO as Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development-cum-Director General, DRDO for period of two years from the date of taking over charge.

Dr G Satheesh Reddy: A profile

Dr G Satheesh Reddy is one of the renowned experts in Navigation and Avionics technologies. He joined DRDO in 1986 and led the Conceptualization, Design, Development and productionisation of Inertial Sensors, Navigation schemes, Algorithms & Systems, Calibration methodologies, Sensor Models, Simulation along with development of Satellite Navigation Receivers and Hybrid Navigation Systems. Under his leadership, advanced products and varieties of Avionics systems have been produced and successfully flight tested in strategic programmes of the country. As Project Director, Dr Reddy led the design and development of Ring Laser Gyro based INS System, MEMS based INS System, Sea-Guard Reference System and Ship Navigation system strengthening the country's self-reliance in high accuracy and long range navigation and also successfully developed a 1000 kg class guided bomb.

As Director RCI, he led the development of Avionics technologies in critical areas of Inertial Systems, Embedded Computers, Control, Real Time Software and Simulation, Power Supplies, RPF, Seekers, Antennae, Flight Instrumentation for various Defence programme - Agni A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, Prithvi, Dhanush, Astra, Akash, underwater missiles, BrahMos, Nirbhay, Helina, Nag, MRSAM, Programme AD - PDV interceptor, Two stage Ship Launched Target, AAD and other defence programmes. Dr Reddy spearheaded a number of Technology Development, Mission Mode, S&T projects delivering variety of Systems to multiple Projects in different capacities. He led the development and production of GPS+GLONASS+GAGAN on Module (G3OM) receiver and System on Chip (SoC) bringing in quantum jump in miniaturization of Onboard Avionics. He also led the development of IIR Seeker for anti tank and long range BMD applications and played a crucial role in development of high accuracy accelerometers for the long range precision Navigation.

Dr Reddy graduated in Electronics and Communication Engineering from JNTU, Anantapur and received his MS & Doctorate from JNTU, Hyderabad. He is a Fellow of various Academies and Institutes like the Indian National Academy of Engineering, Royal Institute of Navigation London, Royal Aeronautical Society London and a Senior Member of many other professional/scientific bodies in the country and abroad. He has been awarded Full Member Diploma and inducted as a Foreign Member of the Academy of Navigation & Motion Control, Russia and is an Associate Fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, USA (AFAIAA). In recognition of his distinguished contributions, Computer Society of India conferred on him the Honorary Fellowship (HFCSI). He is also an Honorary Member of ACDOS and a national member of IFAC Austria.

Dr Reddy is a recipient of several prestigious awards which includes the Indian Science Congress Association Homi J. Bhabha Memorial Award, DRDO Young Scientist Award, Agni Award for Excellence in Self Reliance, DRDO Scientist of the Year Award etc. He is a Member of the Governing Council/Academic Senate of reputed academic institutes.

Dr S Christopher: A profile

Dr Christopher obtained his BE (Hons) in Electronics & Communication Engineering from University of Madras and M.Tech. in Microwaves and Radar Engineering from IIT, Kharagpur. He joined IIT, Madras, as Project Associate and carried out research in Microwave Antenna Design and Near-field Measurement Techniques. He obtained PhD in Antennae and Measurement Techniques from IIT, Madras.

Dr Christopher worked for M/s Bharat Electronics, Ghaziabad, as Senior Engineer and later joined LRDE as Scientist-'D' and rose to Scientist 'G'. He led a team to create the Automated Planar near Field Measurement Facility at LRDE for the first time in the country. He was Project Director for LCA MMR and led the team for designing and developing slotted array technology, which was used for several airborne and missile projects including export to Poland. He was also Project Director for ASP project and also for development of the Maritime Patrol Airborne Radar, Super Vision 2000, for the Indian Navy.

Dr Christopher joined the Centre for Air-Borne Systems (CABS) in 2004 and assumed charge as Programme Director for the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) programme. He was appointed Director, CABS, in addition to his responsibility as Programme Director (AEW&C). He was elevated to the rank of Distinguished Scientist in 2012.

Dr Christopher is a Fellow of the National Academy of Engineers (FNAE), Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) and the Institution of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers (IETE). He is a member of SEE, IEEE and is a recipient of many awards including scientist of the year award in 1998.

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Archive: Satheesh Reddy appointed new director of Research Centre Imarat

HYDERABAD: Outstanding scientist G Satheesh Reddy has been appointed as director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad from May 1.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had established the RCI in 1988 with Abdul Kalam as its founder director. Satheesh Reddy has been serving with the RCI since its inception having joined DRDO in July 1986.
A B Tech (ECE) graduate from JNTU, Anantapur, he did his MS in electronics and communication engineering from JNTU, Hyderabad. Hailing from an agricultural family in Mahimalore village in Atmakur mandal of Nellore district, he had studied in Mahimalore village up to class X and pursued intermediate in VR College, Nellore.

A leading navigation expert, Satheesh Reddy enormously contributed towards development in critical areas of inertial systems, embedded computers, real time software, guidance and control technologies along with associated avionics systems. He has also played a pivotal role in envisioning the futuristic requirements and accelerated the R&D's focus in decisive technologies.

Satheesh Reddy took over charge from S K Chauduri following his superannuation on Tuesday. Satheesh Reddy told TOI that the RCI had already developed state-of-the-art technologies in navigation and his priority would be to produce them in quantities with better quality. He said in some areas technologies also needed to be mastered to reduce dependence on imports. "We have to be world leaders in avionics. Dr Kalam told me to strive to achieve this goal since I am taking over the RCI," Satheesh Reddy said.

According to a DRDO press release, Satheesh Reddy gained vast experience in the areas of avionics and missile systems having been associated with RCI right from the time it was established.

It may be mentioned here that RCI, the premier institute of DRDO, is the hub for avionics systems for missiles, aircrafts, UAVs, helicopters and other strategic and tactical systems in the country. RCI also delivers all programmes and projects of the missile complex with avionic sub-systems of navigation, onboard computers, mission software, and power supply systems.

-TOI

RCI director Satheesh Reddy receives Homi Bhabha award

Hyderabad, Feb 3 (IANS) G. Satheesh Reddy, the director of Research Centre Imarat (RCI), the avionics hub of DRDO's missile complex, Monday received Indian Science Congress Association's Homi J. Bhabha Memorial Award for 2013-14.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh presented him the prestigious award during the inaugural ceremony of the 101st Indian Science Congress at the Jammu University, a statement said here.

The award has been bestowed on him for his contributions leading to the development of science and technology in the country specifically in the realm of electronics and communication engineering and also for development of critical avionics for the defence applications, said a statement by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Satheesh Reddy spearheads the RCI-Missile Avionics laboratory of DRDO responsible for design and delivery of advanced avionics for various defence applications in the country, particularly the Indian missile programmes and projects.

The renowned avionics scientist holds the rare distinction of full academy member diploma of the Academy of Navigation and Motion Control, Russia.
His contributions to defence science and technology have elevated him as fellow and associate fellow of many leading national and international professional bodies.

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