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DR.Mylswamy Annadurai

Former ISRO Scientist
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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.







Awards and achievements

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


Chronicle Profile

1976

Completed Schooling in his native village Kodhawady
பள்ளிப்படிப்பபை சொந்த ஊர் கோதவாடியில் முடித்தார்.

1976 - 1980

Completed UG degree from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore
கோயம்புத்தூரில் உள்ள அரசு தொழில்நுட்பக் கல்லூரியில் இளநிலை பட்டப்படிப்பை முடித்தார்.

1980 - 1982

Completed PG degree from P.S.G College of Technology ,Coimbatore
கோயம்புத்தூர் பூ. சா. கோ. தொழில்நுட்பக் கல்லூரியில் பொறியியலில் முதுநிலைப் பட்டம் பெற்றார்

1982

Joined ISRO
இஸ்ரோவில் சேர்ந்தார்

1985 - 1988

Team leader to develop S/W satellite Simulator
மென்பொருள் செயற்கைக்கோள் சிமுலேட்டரை உருவாக்குவதற்கான குழுத் தலைவராக பொறுப்பேற்றார்

1988 - 1992

Spacecraft operations manager, IRS-1A
விண்கல இயக்க மேலாளர்

1992 - 1996

Spacecraft operations manager, INSAT-2A
விண்கல இயக்க மேலாளர், இன்சாட்-2A

1996 - 2001

Mission director, INSAT-2C
பணி இயக்குனர், இன்சாட்-2C

1997 - 1998

Mission director, INSAT-2D
பணி இயக்குனர், இன்சாட்-2D

1999 - 2012

Mission director, INSAT-2E
பணி இயக்குனர், இன்சாட்-2E

2000 - 2010

Mission director, INSAT-3B
பணி இயக்குனர், இன்சாட்-3P

2001 - 2002

Mission director, GSAT-1
பணி இயக்குனர், ஜிசாட்-1

2003 - 2011

Mission director, INSAT-3E
பணி இயக்குனர், இன்சாட்-3E

2003 - 2005

Associate project director, EDUSAT
இணை திட்ட இயக்குனர், EDUSAT

2004 - 2009

Project director, Chandrayaan-1
திட்ட இயக்குனர், சந்திரயான்-1

2008 - 2013

Project director, Chandrayaan-2
திட்ட இயக்குனர், சந்திரயான்-2

2011 - 2015

Programme director, IRS & SSS (Indian Remote Sensing & Small, Science and Student Satellites)
திட்ட இயக்குனர், ஐஆர்எஸ் & எஸ்எஸ்எஸ் (இந்திய ரிமோட் சென்சிங் & சிறிய, அறிவியல் மற்றும் மாணவர் செயற்கைக்கோள்கள்)

2015 - 2018

Director, ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore
இயக்குனர், இஸ்ரோ செயற்கைக்கோள் மையம், பெங்களூரு

2019 - 2023

Vice president, Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology
தமிழ்நாடு மாநில அறிவியல் மற்றும் தொழில்நுட்ப கவுன்சிலில் துணைத் தலைவராகப் பொறுப்பேற்றார்

2019 - 2023

Chairman, board of governors, National Research and Design Forum
தலைவர், கவர்னர் குழு, தேசிய ஆராய்ச்சி மற்றும் வடிவமைப்பு மன்றம்

2021 - 2024

Principal Advisor , Tathya Earth, Mumbai
முதன்மை ஆலோசகர், தத்தையா எர்த், மும்பை

2021 - 2024

Senior Advisor, Gencrest India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai
மூத்த ஆலோசகர், ஜென்க்ரெஸ்ட் இந்தியா பி.லிமிடெட், மும்பை

2022 -

Patron Edutec4 Space, Dubai
மூத்த ஆலோசகர் , எடுடெக்ஃபொர்ஸ்பேஸ், துபாய்

2022 -

Senior Advisor Space Zone India, Chennai
மூத்த ஆலோசகர், ஸ்பேஸ்ஷோன் இந்தியா, சென்னை

2023 -

Member, American India Foundation Trust , New Delhi
உறுப்பினர், அமெரிக்க-இந்திய பௌண்டேசன் டிரஸ்ட், புது டில்லி

2023 -

Director, Board of SSI Innovations Pvt Ltd, New Delhi
இயக்குனர், எஸ்.எஸ்.ஐ இன்னோவேசன் பி.லிமிடெட், புது டில்லி

2023 -

Director SS Innovations international Inc, Florida USA

2024 -

Advisor, Dhaksha Unmanned Systems, Chennai

2024 -

Executive President - Senior Citizens Support Forum, Chennai

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