G. Satheesh Reddy
{{Short description|Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri}}
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| name = G. Satheesh Reddy
| birth_place =Mahimaluru, Atmakur, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1963|07|01}}
| alma_mater = Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
| occupation = * Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister{{cite news |last1=Rajasekhar |first1=Pathri |title=Satheesh Reddy appointed as new DRDO chairman |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/260818/satheesh-reddy-appointed-as-new-drdo-chairman.html |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=26 August 2018 |language=en}}
- Chairman, Governing Body, Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA){{cite web | url=http://24x7newsworld.com/runway-to-a-billion-opportunities-raksha-mantri-inaugurates-aeroindia-2019/ | title='Runway to a Billion Opportunities' – Raksha Mantri Inaugurates Aeroindia 2019 | date=21 February 2019 }}{{cite web | url=http://www.spsshownews.com/news/?id=605&h=COAS-and-Principal-Scientific-Advisor-to-Govt-of-India-flew-LCA-Tejas | title=COAS and Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt of India flew LCA–Tejas }}
| nationality = Indian
| awards = 2019 AIAA Missile Systems Award
2015 RAeS Silver Medal{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/prestigious-award-for-defence-scientist-g-satheesh-reddy-1216883|title=Prestigious Award for Defence Scientist G Satheesh Reddy|date=12 September 2015|work=NDTV|access-date=29 January 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/REeS-Silver-Medal-for-Satheesh-Reddy/2015/09/13/article3025050.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119214528/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/REeS-Silver-Medal-for-Satheesh-Reddy/2015/09/13/article3025050.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 November 2015|title=REeS Silver Medal for Satheesh Reddy|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=29 January 2016}} 2016 National Design Award,{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/satheesh-reddy-conferred-with-national-design-award/article9995856.ece|title=Satheesh Reddy conferred with national design award|newspaper=The Hindu Business Line|date=18 December 2017}} 2016 National Aeronautical Prize,{{cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2018-08-26/Telugu-man-selected-as-new-DRDO-chief/407786|title=Telugu man selected as new DRDO chief|website=The Hans India|date=26 August 2018 }} 2015 National Systems Gold Medal, 2013 Homi J Bhabha Memorial Gold Medal
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G. Satheesh Reddy (born 1 July 1963) is an Indian aerospace scientist who served as the thirteenth chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from 2018 to 2022. He served as the chairman of the Governing Body of the Aeronautical Development Agency, and is Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri (the Minister of Defence, India).
Early life and education
Reddy was born in Mahimaluru, Atmakur, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. He graduated in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur and received his M.S & PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.{{Cite news |date=2018-08-25 |title=G Satheesh Reddy appointed chairman of DRDO |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/g-satheesh-reddy-appointed-chairman-of-drdo/articleshow/65542529.cms |access-date=2024-05-28 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/nellore-celebrates-award-to-satheesh-reddy/article5655623.ece|title=Nellore celebrates award to Satheesh Reddy|work=The Hindu|date=4 February 2014 |access-date=29 January 2016}}
Career
Reddy joined Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad in 1986, subsequently joining Research Centre Imarat (RCI) after its formation. As Director at RCI, he led the development of IR seekers, integrated avionics modules, and other innovative systems.
First working as a navigation scientist and system manager, he eventually was elevated as a Distinguished Scientist in September 2014 and was appointed as a Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister in May 2015.
He was also appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India (DRDO) in August 2018.{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2018-08-25 |title=Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy appointed DRDO Chief |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dr-g-satheesh-reddy-appointed-drdo-chief/article24780421.ece |access-date=2024-11-30 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |date=2022-08-25 |title=Samir V Kamat appointed DRDO chief, G Satheesh Reddy named as scientific adviser to Rajnath Singh |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/samir-v-kamat-appointed-drdo-chief-g-satheesh-reddy-named-as-scientific-adviser-to-rajnath-singh-article-93776073 |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=Times Now |language=en}} As Director General of Missiles and Strategic Systems, he oversaw the development of missile systems like Indian Ballistic Missile Defence Programme, Nag, QRSAM, Rudram, Long Range Guided Bomb etc. He also oversaw India's first successful test of Prithvi Defence Vehicle Mark 2 Anti-Satellite (ASAT) missile (Mission Shakti). He was involved in the development of the world's longest-range gun ATAGS, anti-radiation missiles, smart air field weapons, smart bombs, and missile assisted torpedo release systems.{{Cite news |last=Shukla |first=Ajai |date=28 March 2019 |title=Meet Dr G Satheesh Reddy, the mastermind behind India's 'Star Wars' |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/meet-dr-g-satheesh-reddy-the-mastermind-behind-india-s-star-wars-119032801024_1.html |access-date=30 November 2024 |work=Business Standard}}
Awards and recognition
Reddy has been induced as a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, London.{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=26 Nov 2019 |title=DRDO chairman G Satheesh Reddy awarded honorary fellowship by UK's Royal Aeronautical Society |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/drdo-chairman-g-satheesh-reddy-awarded-honorary-fellowship-by-uk-s-royal-aeronautical-society-119112600243_1.html |work=Business Standard}} He has also received other awards including American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Missile Systems Award,{{cite web|url=https://www.aiaa.org/HonorsAndAwardsRecipientsList.aspx?awardId=70a802d4-7b32-407f-afb1-cf7cd26aba04|title=Missile Systems Award Recipients}} the Aeronautical Prize, National Systems Gold Medal,{{cite web|url=http://isseindia.co.in/category/fellows/|title=Fellows – ISSE|website=isseindia.co.in}} National Design Award, IEI-IEEE (USA) Award for Engineering Excellence and the Homi J Bhabha Gold Medal.{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2018-08-27 |title=Twin joy at Research Centre Imarat |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/twin-joy-at-research-centre-imarat/article24795274.ece |access-date=2024-11-30 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} In 2017, Reddy became a laureate of the Asian Scientist 100 by the Asian Scientist.
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