S. Christopher
{{short description|Indian scientist|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2014}}
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{{Infobox office holder
| name = S Christopher
| office = Chairman of Defence research and development organisation
| term = 2015-2018
| predecessor = Avinash Chander (DRDO)
| successor = G. Satheesh Reddy
| image = File:S Christopher.jpg
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| birth_date = Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu
| birth_place =
| occupation = Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation
| spouse = Dr. Reeta Christopher
| children =
}}
Selvin Christopher is an Indian scientist who served as Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).{{cite web |url= https://www.indianmandarins.com/news/dr-selvin-christopher-is-new-chief-of-drdo/1232|title= Dr Selvin Christopher is new Chief of DRDO|author= |date= 29 May 2015|website=IndianMandarins |publisher= |access-date=18 May 2023 |quote=}} Formerly he was director of the Centre for Airborne Systems.{{cite web |url=http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=secretary-drdo.jsp |title=Defence Secretary of R&D; and Director General DRDO |website=www.drdo.gov.in |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808044355/http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=secretary-drdo.jsp |archive-date=2016-08-08}} He is also the author of various research publications. Currently working as professor in Electrical Science Department in India Institute Technology Madras (All India Ranked number one institute by NIRF).
Career
Christopher is credited to have directed the manufacturing of India's first indigenous AEW&C system.{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/defence-min-asks-cbi-to-probe-bribery-allegations-in-drdo-embraer-deal/articleshow/54338211.cms|title=Defence Min asks CBI to probe bribery allegations in DRDO-Embraer deal|newspaper=The Economic Times|last1=Pubby|first1=Manu}} He received various distinguished awards including the Best Defence Research and Development Organisation - Outstanding Scientist for 2012.[http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/nl/2012/NL_September_2012_web.pdf "PM Presents DRDO Awards"] PDF, September 2012 He was appointed as Chairman of the DRDO on 29 May 2015 for a two-year term.{{cite web |title=Dr S Christopher, Secretary Department of Defence R&D |url=http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=secretary-drdo.jsp}} He further got extension of 1year.
Christopher obtained his BE (Hons) in Electronics & Communication Engineering from University of Madras and M.Tech in Microwaves and Radar Engineering from IIT Kharagpur. He joined IIT Madras, as Project Associate in 1980, and carried out research in Microwave Antenna Design and Near-field Measurement Techniques. He then obtained PhD in Antennae and Measurement Techniques from IIT Madras. Dr.S.Christopher is the driving force behind the induction of the Indian AEWC system.
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Category:People from Nagercoil
Category:Indian aerospace engineers
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