Kevin Govender

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Kevin Govender is the director of the Office of Astronomy for Development and the joint recipient of the Edinburgh Medal together with the International Astronomical Union (IAU).{{Cite web|url=https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/blog/lordprovostsblog/post/960/an-astronomical-inspiration-the-edinburgh-medal-2016|title=An astronomical inspiration: The Edinburgh Medal 2016 - Lord Provost's blog|last=Kerr|first=Sally|website=www.edinburgh.gov.uk|language=en|access-date=22 August 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.saao.ac.za/press-release/kevin-govender-first-south-african-to-be-awarded-the-prestigious-edinburgh-medal/|title=Kevin Govender: first South African to be awarded the prestigious Edinburgh medal|date=8 February 2016|work=SAAO|access-date=22 August 2017|language=en-US}} The award was presented in recognition of the creation and practical establishment of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/s-african-scoops-edinburgh-medal|title=S African scoops Edinburgh Medal {{!}} SA News|website=www.sanews.gov.za|date=8 February 2016 |language=en|access-date=22 August 2017}}

He was born in South Africa, and was trained as an experimental nuclear physicist.

He held the post of Manager of the Southern African Large Telescope's Collateral Benefits Programme at the South African Astronomical Observatory, and was appointed director of the Office of Astronomy for Development in 2011.