Kailasavadivoo Sivan

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

Kailasavadivoo Sivan
The Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Dr. K. Sivan addressing a press conference on the occasion of ‘Lunar Orbit Insertion of Chandrayaan-2 Mission’, in Bengaluru on August 20, 2019 (cropped).jpg
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

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

Awards

References

  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. 10 January 2018. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/sivan-k-named-new-isro-chairman/articleshow/62446648.cms. 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. 2019-08-15. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/isro-chairman-sivan-gets-apj-abdul-kalam-award/article29099981.ece.