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'''S Christopher''' is an Indian scientist who served as Chairman of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO)  
'''S Christopher''' is an Indian scientist who served as Chairman of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO)  
 
Formerly he was director of the Centre for Airborne Systems.<ref>{{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}} </ref> 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 [[National Institutional Ranking Framework|NIRF]]).
Formerly he was director of the Centre for Airborne Systems.<ref>http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=secretary-drdo.jsp</ref> 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 [[National Institutional Ranking Framework|NIRF]]).


==Career==
==Career==
Dr. Christopher is credited to have directed the manufacturing of India's first indigenous [[Airborne early warning and control|AEW&C]] system.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He received various  distinguished awards including the Best Defence Research and Development Organisation - Outstanding Scientist for 2012.<ref>[http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/nl/2012/NL_September_2012_web.pdf "PM Presents DRDO Awards"] PDF, September 2012</ref> He was appointed as Chairman of the DRDO on 29 May 2015 for a two-year term.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He further got extension of 1year.
Christopher is credited to have directed the manufacturing of India's first indigenous [[Airborne early warning and control|AEW&C]] system.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He received various  distinguished awards including the Best Defence Research and Development Organisation - Outstanding Scientist for 2012.<ref>[http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/nl/2012/NL_September_2012_web.pdf "PM Presents DRDO Awards"] PDF, September 2012</ref> He was appointed as Chairman of the DRDO on 29 May 2015 for a two-year term.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.
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.
<ref>{{cite news |title=S Christopher appointed DRDO chief|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/s-christopher-is-new-drdo-chief-heres-all-you-want-to-know-about-the-man-behind-indias-aewc/articleshow/47466720.cms |newspaper=The Economic Times |publisher=Times of India |accessdate=24 Sep 2015}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news |title=S Christopher appointed DRDO chief|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/s-christopher-is-new-drdo-chief-heres-all-you-want-to-know-about-the-man-behind-indias-aewc/articleshow/47466720.cms |newspaper=The Economic Times |publisher=Times of India |accessdate=24 Sep 2022}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:34, 9 April 2022



S Christopher
S Christopher.jpg
BornNagercoil, Tamil Nadu
OccupationChairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation
Spouse(s)Dr. Reeta Christopher

S Christopher is an Indian scientist who served as Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Formerly he was director of the Centre for Airborne Systems.[1] 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.[2] He received various distinguished awards including the Best Defence Research and Development Organisation - Outstanding Scientist for 2012.[3] He was appointed as Chairman of the DRDO on 29 May 2015 for a two-year term.[4] 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. [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Defence Secretary of R&D; and Director General DRDO". www.drdo.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016.
  2. ↑ Pubby, Manu. "Defence Min asks CBI to probe bribery allegations in DRDO-Embraer deal". The Economic Times.
  3. ↑ "PM Presents DRDO Awards" PDF, September 2012
  4. ↑ "Dr S Christopher, Secretary Department of Defence R&D".
  5. ↑ "S Christopher appointed DRDO chief". The Economic Times. Times of India. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
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