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| name              = G. Satheesh Reddy
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| birth_place        =Mahimaluru,<ref name="staffreporter"/> [[Atmakur, Nellore district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
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| alma_mater        = [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur]]<ref name="staffreporter">{{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}}</ref><Br>[[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad]]<ref name="staffreporter"/>
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| occupation        = * Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri <ref>vhttps://www.timesnownews.com/india/samir-v-kamat-appointed-drdo-chief-g-satheesh-reddy-named-as-scientific-adviser-to-rajnath-singh-article-93776073</ref><ref name="dc-26aug18">{{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}}</ref>
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* Chairman, Governing Body, [[Aeronautical Development Agency]] (ADA)<ref>{{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 }}</ref><ref>{{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 }}</ref>
| birth_place        = Mahimaluru village, [[Atmakuru Mandal]], [[SPSR Nellore District]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]<ref name="staffreporter"/>
| alma_mater        = [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur]]<ref name="staffreporter">{{cite web|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]]|access-date=29 January 2016}}</ref><Br>[[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad]]<ref name="staffreporter"/>
| occupation        = * Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development<ref name="dc-26aug18">{{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}}</ref>
* Chairman, DRDO
* Director General, [[Aeronautical Development Agency]] (ADA)<ref>http://24x7newsworld.com/runway-to-a-billion-opportunities-raksha-mantri-inaugurates-aeroindia-2019/</ref><ref>http://www.spsshownews.com/news/?id=605&h=COAS-and-Principal-Scientific-Advisor-to-Govt-of-India-flew-LCA-Tejas</ref>
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| awards            = 2019 [[AIAA]] Missile Systems Award<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aiaa.org/HonorsAndAwardsRecipientsList.aspx?awardId=70a802d4-7b32-407f-afb1-cf7cd26aba04|title=Missile Systems Award Recipients}}</ref>
| awards            = 2019 [[AIAA]] Missile Systems Award<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aiaa.org/HonorsAndAwardsRecipientsList.aspx?awardId=70a802d4-7b32-407f-afb1-cf7cd26aba04|title=Missile Systems Award Recipients}}</ref>
2015 [[Royal Aeronautical Society|RAeS]] Silver Medal<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/REeS-Silver-Medal-for-Satheesh-Reddy/2015/09/13/article3025050.ece|title=REeS Silver Medal for Satheesh Reddy|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=29 January 2016}}</ref> 2016 National Design Award,<ref name="thbl-18dec17">{{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}}</ref> 2016 National Aeronautical Prize,<ref>{{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}}</ref> 2015 National Systems Gold Medal,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://isseindia.co.in/category/fellows/|title=Fellows – ISSE|website=isseindia.co.in}}</ref> 2013 Homi J Bhabha Memorial Gold Medal<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/twin-joy-at-research-centre-imarat/article24795274.ece|title=Twin joy at Research Centre Imarat|date=28 August 2018|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
2015 [[Royal Aeronautical Society|RAeS]] Silver Medal<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/REeS-Silver-Medal-for-Satheesh-Reddy/2015/09/13/article3025050.ece|title=REeS Silver Medal for Satheesh Reddy|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=29 January 2016}}</ref> 2016 National Design Award,<ref name="thbl-18dec17">{{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}}</ref> 2016 National Aeronautical Prize,<ref>{{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 }}</ref> 2015 National Systems Gold Medal,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://isseindia.co.in/category/fellows/|title=Fellows – ISSE|website=isseindia.co.in}}</ref> 2013 Homi J Bhabha Memorial Gold Medal<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/twin-joy-at-research-centre-imarat/article24795274.ece|title=Twin joy at Research Centre Imarat|date=28 August 2018|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
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G Satheesh Reddy is the Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) which spearheads India’s indigenous development of defence systems and technologies. He guides the development of major programs on missiles and strategic systems, fighter aircraft and unmanned aerial defence systems, underwater systems, radar systems, strategic materials, armaments, and futuristic technologies.  
'''G. Satheesh Reddy''' is the Scientific Adviser to [[Raksha Mantri]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/samir-v-kamat-appointed-drdo-chief-g-satheesh-reddy-named-as-scientific-adviser-to-rajnath-singh-article-93776073 | title=Samir V Kamat appointed DRDO chief, G Satheesh Reddy named as scientific adviser to Rajnath Singh }}</ref> which spearheads [[India]]'s indigenous development of defence systems and technologies. He guides the development of major programmes on [[Missile|missiles]] and [[strategic systems]], fighter aircraft and unmanned aerial defence systems, underwater systems, radar systems, strategic materials, armaments, and futuristic technologies.


He is also the Director General of the Aeronautical Development Agency that has developed the 4<sup>th</sup> Generation Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, which is being inducted into active service.
He is also the Chairman, Governing Body of the Aeronautical Development Agency that has developed the 4th Generation Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, which is being inducted into active service.


== Career ==
== Career ==
He graduated in [[Electronics|Electronics and Communication Engineering]] from JNTU, Anantapur and received his M.S & Ph.D from JNTU Hyderabad. He joined Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad in the year 1986 and subsequently joined Research Centre Imarat (RCI), the brain child of Dr Kalam, after its formation. From a young navigation scientist and System Manager he rose steadily and after his multiple significant appointments and decades of sustained contributions to Defence R&D, was elevated as Distinguished Scientist in Sep 2014 and was appointed as Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister in May 2015 and Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO in Aug 2018.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}
He graduated in [[Electronics|Electronics and Communication Engineering]] from JNTU, Anantapur and received his M.S & PhD from JNTU Hyderabad. He joined Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad in the year 1986 and subsequently joined Research Centre Imarat (RCI), the brain child of Dr Kalam, after its formation. From a young navigation scientist and System Manager he rose steadily and after his multiple significant appointments and decades of sustained contributions to Defence R&D, was elevated as Distinguished Scientist in Sep 2014 and was appointed as Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister in May 2015 and Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO in Aug 2018.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dr-g-satheesh-reddy-appointed-drdo-chief/article24780421.ece | title=Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy appointed DRDO Chief | newspaper=The Hindu | date=25 August 2018 }}</ref>


== Contributions ==
== Contributions ==
Many navigation technologies and systems which form the core of defence assets have been designed and developed by him.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}
Many navigation technologies and systems which form the core of defence assets have been designed and developed by him.<ref name="drdo.gov.in">{{cite web | url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/dr-g-satheesh-reddy | title=Dr G. Satheesh Reddy &#124; Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India }}</ref>


As Director, RCI, he led the development of critical technologies for IIR seekers, RF seekers, integrated avionics modules and many such innovative systems for onboard applications. As Director General of Missiles and Strategic Systems he spearheaded the development of missile systems like BMD, Nag, QRSAM, Rudram, Long Range Guided Bomb etc.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}
As Director, RCI, he led the development of critical technologies for IIR seekers, RF seekers, integrated avionics modules and many such innovative systems for onboard applications. As Director General of Missiles and Strategic Systems he spearheaded the development of missile systems like BMD, Nag, QRSAM, Rudram, Long Range Guided Bomb etc.<ref name="drdo.gov.in"/>


India’s maiden successful test of Anti-Satellite (ASAT) missile Mission Shakti was successfully executed under his watch. He was involved in the development of Air defence systems BVRAM Astra, Akash, MRSAM, LRSAM, QRSAM, The world’s longest-range gun ATAGS, anti-radiation missile, smart air field weapons, smart bombs, and missile assisted torpedo release systems.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}
India's maiden successful test of Anti-Satellite (ASAT) missile Mission Shakti was successfully executed under his watch. He was involved in the development of Air defence systems BVRAM Astra, Akash, MRSAM, LRSAM, QRSAM, The world's longest-range gun ATAGS, anti-radiation missile, smart air field weapons, smart bombs, and missile assisted torpedo release systems.<ref name="drdo.gov.in"/>


Dr Reddy also pioneered in quickly diversifying DRDO’s talent to effectively develop required technologies in the ongoing fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Under his guidance, nearly 50 technologies for combating COVID have been developed and about 75 products have been transferred to 100 industries.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}
Dr Reddy also pioneered in quickly diversifying DRDO's talent to effectively develop required technologies in the ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his guidance, nearly 50 technologies for combating COVID have been developed and about 75 products have been transferred to 100 industries.<ref name="drdo.gov.in"/>


==Awards and Recognition==
==Awards and recognition==
He is the first Indian in over 100 years to be conferred with the Honorary Fellowship and Silver Medal by the Royal Aeronautical Society, London. The Royal Aeronautical Society recognised contributions of Dr Reddy towards indigenous design, development and deployment of diversified missile systems, aerospace vehicles, guided weapons and avionics technologies in India.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}
He is the first Indian in over 100 years to be conferred with the Honorary Fellowship and silver medal by the Royal Aeronautical Society, London. The Royal Aeronautical Society recognised contributions of Dr Reddy towards indigenous design, development and deployment of diversified missile systems, aerospace vehicles, guided weapons and avionics technologies in India.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}


He has received numerous other awards including American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Missile Systems Award. Other awards conferred on Dr Satheesh Reddy include the Aeronautical Prize, National Systems Gold Medal, National Design Award, IEI-IEEE (USA) Award for Engineering Excellence and the Homi J Bhabha Gold Medal.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}
He has received numerous other awards including American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Missile Systems Award. Other awards conferred on Dr Satheesh Reddy include the Aeronautical Prize, National Systems Gold Medal, National Design Award, IEI-IEEE (USA) Award for Engineering Excellence and the Homi J Bhabha Gold Medal.{{citation needed|date=November 2022}}


== References ==
== References ==

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G. Satheesh Reddy
Born
NationalityIndian
Alma materJawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur[1]
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad[1]
Occupation
Awards2019 AIAA Missile Systems Award[6] 2015 RAeS Silver Medal[7][8] 2016 National Design Award,[9] 2016 National Aeronautical Prize,[10] 2015 National Systems Gold Medal,[11] 2013 Homi J Bhabha Memorial Gold Medal[12]

G. Satheesh Reddy is the Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri,[13] which spearheads India's indigenous development of defence systems and technologies. He guides the development of major programmes on missiles and strategic systems, fighter aircraft and unmanned aerial defence systems, underwater systems, radar systems, strategic materials, armaments, and futuristic technologies.

He is also the Chairman, Governing Body of the Aeronautical Development Agency that has developed the 4th Generation Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, which is being inducted into active service.

Career[edit | edit source]

He graduated in Electronics and Communication Engineering from JNTU, Anantapur and received his M.S & PhD from JNTU Hyderabad. He joined Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad in the year 1986 and subsequently joined Research Centre Imarat (RCI), the brain child of Dr Kalam, after its formation. From a young navigation scientist and System Manager he rose steadily and after his multiple significant appointments and decades of sustained contributions to Defence R&D, was elevated as Distinguished Scientist in Sep 2014 and was appointed as Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister in May 2015 and Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO in Aug 2018.[14]

Contributions[edit | edit source]

Many navigation technologies and systems which form the core of defence assets have been designed and developed by him.[15]

As Director, RCI, he led the development of critical technologies for IIR seekers, RF seekers, integrated avionics modules and many such innovative systems for onboard applications. As Director General of Missiles and Strategic Systems he spearheaded the development of missile systems like BMD, Nag, QRSAM, Rudram, Long Range Guided Bomb etc.[15]

India's maiden successful test of Anti-Satellite (ASAT) missile Mission Shakti was successfully executed under his watch. He was involved in the development of Air defence systems BVRAM Astra, Akash, MRSAM, LRSAM, QRSAM, The world's longest-range gun ATAGS, anti-radiation missile, smart air field weapons, smart bombs, and missile assisted torpedo release systems.[15]

Dr Reddy also pioneered in quickly diversifying DRDO's talent to effectively develop required technologies in the ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his guidance, nearly 50 technologies for combating COVID have been developed and about 75 products have been transferred to 100 industries.[15]

Awards and recognition[edit | edit source]

He is the first Indian in over 100 years to be conferred with the Honorary Fellowship and silver medal by the Royal Aeronautical Society, London. The Royal Aeronautical Society recognised contributions of Dr Reddy towards indigenous design, development and deployment of diversified missile systems, aerospace vehicles, guided weapons and avionics technologies in India.[citation needed]

He has received numerous other awards including American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Missile Systems Award. Other awards conferred on Dr Satheesh Reddy include the Aeronautical Prize, National Systems Gold Medal, National Design Award, IEI-IEEE (USA) Award for Engineering Excellence and the Homi J Bhabha Gold Medal.[citation needed]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Nellore celebrates award to Satheesh Reddy". The Hindu. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  2. vhttps://www.timesnownews.com/india/samir-v-kamat-appointed-drdo-chief-g-satheesh-reddy-named-as-scientific-adviser-to-rajnath-singh-article-93776073
  3. Rajasekhar, Pathri (26 August 2018). "Satheesh Reddy appointed as new DRDO chairman". Deccan Chronicle.
  4. "'Runway to a Billion Opportunities' – Raksha Mantri Inaugurates Aeroindia 2019". 21 February 2019.
  5. "COAS and Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt of India flew LCA–Tejas".
  6. "Missile Systems Award Recipients".
  7. "Prestigious Award for Defence Scientist G Satheesh Reddy". NDTV. 12 September 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  8. "REeS Silver Medal for Satheesh Reddy". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  9. "Satheesh Reddy conferred with national design award". The Hindu Business Line. 18 December 2017.
  10. "Telugu man selected as new DRDO chief". The Hans India. 26 August 2018.
  11. "Fellows – ISSE". isseindia.co.in.
  12. "Twin joy at Research Centre Imarat". The Hindu. 28 August 2018.
  13. "Samir V Kamat appointed DRDO chief, G Satheesh Reddy named as scientific adviser to Rajnath Singh".
  14. "Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy appointed DRDO Chief". The Hindu. 25 August 2018.
  15. 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 "Dr G. Satheesh Reddy | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India".