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Padma shri awardee DR.Mylswamy Annadurai, popularly known as Moon Man of India, (born July 2, 1958, Kodhawady, Tamil Nadu, India), is an Indian aerospace engineer who held a number of posts with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), including the directorship (2015–18) of the U R Rao Satellite Centre (formerly the ISRO Satellite Centre). Following his early education in his native village, Annadurai in 1980 earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Government College of Engineering in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. In 1982 he received a master’s degree from the PSG College of Technology in Coimbatore and obtained his Phd from Anna University. He has been also awarded honorary doctorates from several universities and is the recipient of numerous awards. Post superannuation from ISRO, Dr Annadurai is advising and guiding few innovative startups and Charities.
1. Rajyotsava Prashasti, Govt of Karnataka - 2008.
2. Padma Shri, Govt of India - 2016
3. Government of Tamilnadu has awarded a citation , cash prize of Rs 25lakhs and instituted a
scholarship for govern school students to pursue higher studies in the name of Dr Mylswamy
Annadurai on 2nd Oct 2023.
1. Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by MGR University, Chennai (2008)
2. Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by Anna University, Chennai(2009)
3. Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by University of Madras, Chennai (2009)
4. Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by Pondicherry University(2009)
5. Eminent Scientist Award from 76th Indian Science Congress – Madurai Kamaraj University
Endowment.
6. Distinguished Alumni Award, PSG College of Technology, 2009.
7. Sir CV Raman Award-2010 from Periyar University, Salem
8. Jewel of GCT(Government College of Technology, Coimbatore) by GCT Alumni
9. Personality of the year Awarded by St. Johns International School, Chennai
10.Hikal Chemcon Distinguished Speaker Award 2010, the 63rd Annual Session of Indian Institute
of Chemical Engineers, Annamalai University.
11.National Science and Technology Award, 2011, Sathyabama University, Chennai.
12.Distinguished Scientist Award, KC College, Mumbai, Diamond Jubilee Award
13. “Drona Award,” PARK group of institutions’ Golden Jubilee, 2023
14. “Proud of Nation Award”, Mohammed Sathak group of Institutions’ Golden Jubilee, 2023
15.Life time achievement award in the field of Space Science , Weekend Leader online portal and Ethiraj College Chennai , 2024
1. 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).
2. He is also the recipient of a citation from ISRO for his contribution to the INSAT systems
Mission management(2003)
3. Team Excellence award for his contribution to Indian Space Program(2007).
4. ISRO Merit Award 2009
5. Team Excellence Award 2010 as team leader of Chandrayaan-1 team
6. ISRO Outstanding Achievement award, 2014
1. Laurels for Team Achievement Chandrayaan-1, International Academy of Astronautics,2013,
Beijing China
2. Certificate of Appreciation from Boeing Asian – American professional Association, Houston,
USA
3. Space Systems award, 2009 from American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, US.
4. National Aeronautical Award-2008 from Aeronautical Society of India in recognition of his
contributions in the field of satellites/spacecraft
5. Fellow, International Academy of Astronautics
6. Fellow, Institution of Engineers, India(FIE)
7. Fellow, Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, India (IETE)
8. Fellow, Indian Society for Remote Sensing (ISRS)
9. Fellow, Society for shock wave research, Dept.of Aerospace Eng, Indian Institute of Science
(IISC), Bangalore
10.Fellow, Chennai Science Academy(Formerly Tamil Nadu Science Academy)
11.NIQR Bajaj Award for "Outstanding Quality Man 2009"
12.H K Firodia awards, 2009 for Science and Technology
13.IEI-IEEE Engineering Excellence award 2016 for Contributions and Leadership in Space
Technology in service of Humanity
14.BHASKARA Award 2016 for his outstanding Scientific Leadership[33]
15.SIES (South Indian Education Society) Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati National Eminence
Award, 2009 for Science and Technology
16."Lifetime Contribution Award" AISYWC-18
17.Listed in the TNIE-Uninor Achiever of the year 2009,
18.Listed in the Dinamalar-Uninor Achiever of the year 2009,
19.Pearl Ratna,2020 by Pearl Education Foundation
20.Best Conference paper in the Innovations and Entrepreneurship,Annual Intl Conference by
Industry Studies Association, USA,3-4 June 2021 that carried US$500 cash prize and an award
plaque
21.Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Science and Technology Achievement award,2023 by Indian Science
Forum, Oman at National University for Science and Technology, Oman
22.Iconic Personality of Space Technology, 5th Edition of Iconic Brands, 2023 , Mumbai
23.Life time Achievement award in recognition of pioneering contributions to Space explortion and Research,
University Of California Los Angeles (UCLA), 2024-2025
24.Award of Commendation for outstanding contributions to the field of space science and technology, Franklin Township Council
Somerset County, State of New Jersey, 2024
1. Vivekananda Award for Human Excellence by Rama Krishna Mission
2. Kongu Achiever Award 2009 From NIA Trust, Pollachi.
3. Best Tamil Scientist Award, Makkal Viruthu, Makkal TV, 2009
4. Amara Bharathi National Eminence Award for Science and Technology, 2010
5. Karmaveerar Kamaraj Award,2010 from Chennai Mhahajana sabha
6. Dr Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar Birthday Commemoration Award for 2012.
7. "Listed among 100 Global thinkers of 2014 and topped the innovators list "
8. Lifetime achievement award, 2015, SRV Schools, Trichy
9. Tamilan Award 2016, for Science and Technology by Puthiya Thalaimurai TV
10.Global Indian for Science, 2017 awarded by ICICI and Times Group
11.Life Time Achievement Award in the field of science and technology by Union Bank of India
12.C.Pa.Aditanar Literary Award 2013
13.Poorna Chandra award from Rotary Club, Coimbatore.
14.Tamil Ma-mani award, from Tirupur Tamil Sangam.
15.Tamil Achiever Award,2011 by Bharathi Tamil Sangam, Kolkata.
16.Example to Youth Award.
17.Kalingarayar Award -2016, by Kongu Charitable Trust, Tamil Nadu
18.Citizen Extraordinary Award-2014, by Rotary Club Bangalore
19.Lifetime Achievement – Muthamizh Award-2018, Muthamizh Peravai
20."Mars Man", by Front liners- 2018, Kuwait,
21.Lifetime Achievement Award, 2019, Rotary International Pollachi
22.Life Time Achievement Award, 2019, by Govt Higher Secondary School Alumni, Velandampalayam,
Tamil Nadu
23.Mahatma Gandhi Award, 2019, Gandhi World Foundation,
24.Lifetime Achievement award, 2019, Muscat Tamil Sangam,
25.Sri Adhi Sankara Award, 2019, Shri Adhi Sankara Peravai,
26.Sony YAY award,2020,
27.Senthamiz Award, 2021, Gandhi World Peace Foundation
28.Manavai Mustafa Memorial Award for Science , 2021
29."Life time achievement award in the field of Space Science” , Weekend Leader online portal and Ethiraj College Chennai , 2024
30."Outstanding Personality Award” for the contribution in the field of India’s Space Research in his significant contribution to ISRO on 25 May 2024 by Shree Hariharaputra Bhajan Samaj -Mumbai