Y S Rajan

Y S Rajan
Scientist / Administrator
Yagnaswami Sundara Rajan or Y. S. Rajan is an Indian professor, scientist and administrator. He is Honorary Distinguished Professor in Indian Space Research Organisation. He has made major contributions to various aspects of management of science, technology and innovation. In 2012, he was awarded with Padma Shri for his contributions in science and engineering. He is one of the well known scientists who has closely worked with Abdul Kalam, former President of India.

1943-BORN IN KOTTARAM
1964-MSc PHYSICS UNIVERSITY OF BOMBAY
1986-ELECTED AS MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ASTRONAUTS
1988-FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Technology Information and Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC)
2012-AWARDED THE PADMA SHRI