Kailasavadivoo Sivan

Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation
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Kailasavadivoo Sivan (born 14 April 1957) is an Indian space scientist and the chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organization.[1][2]

Kailasavadivoo Sivan
K. Sivan addressing a press conference on Chandrayaan-2
Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation
Assumed office
15 January 2018
Preceded byA. S. Kiran Kumar
Personal details
Born
Kailasavadivoo Sivan

(1957-04-14) 14 April 1957 (age 67)
Mela Sarakkalvilai,
Kanyakumari District,
(present-day Tamil Nadu), India
NationalityIndian
Education

Early life

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He was born in Mela Sarakkalvilai, near Nagercoil in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu state of India.[3]

Awards

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References

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  1. "Renowned scientist Sivan K named new ISRO chairman". The Times of India. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  2. "Sivan K named new ISRO chairman". India Times. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  3. "A humble farmer's son to Isro's 'Rocket Man': Incredible journey of K Sivan". India Times.
  4. "ISRO Chairman Sivan gets A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award". The Hindu. 2019-08-15.