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| birth_name = Vannadil Puthiyaveettil Balagangadharan
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| birth_place = [[Payyanur]], [[Kerala]], India
| birth_place = [[Payyanur]], [[Kerala]], India
| nationality = Indian
| education = [[Master of Science]] in [[Chemistry]]
| education = [[Master of Science]] in [[Chemistry]]
| alma_mater = [[University of Kerala]], [[Savitribai Phule Pune University]]
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'''Vannadil Puthiyaveettil "V. P." Balagangadharan''' (born 20 January 1950) is a space scientist, author, and speaker from [[India]], known for his contributions to propellant research,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.kas.org.in/index.php/membership/fellows|title=Fellows|last=User|first=Super|website=www.kas.org.in|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref> technology transfer,<ref name="Workshop on IPR at Cusat">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Workshop-on-IPR-at-Cusat/article14707375.ece|title=Workshop on IPR at Cusat|date=2007-01-17|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-09-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and science communication. He has worked with the [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] for over four decades in various roles.
'''Vannadil Puthiyaveettil "V. P." Balagangadharan''' (born 20 January 1950) is a space scientist, author, and speaker from [[India]], known for his contributions to propellant research,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.kas.org.in/index.php/membership/fellows|title=Fellows|website=www.kas.org.in|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref> technology transfer,<ref name="Workshop on IPR at Cusat">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Workshop-on-IPR-at-Cusat/article14707375.ece|title=Workshop on IPR at Cusat|date=2007-01-17|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-09-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and science communication. He has worked with the [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] for over four decades in various roles.


== Education ==
== Education ==
After finishing his schooling at AV Smaraka Govt. Higher Secondary School, [[Karivellur]], and [[Pre-Degree course|Pre-Degree]] from [[Payyanur College]], Balagangadharan joined [[Malabar Christian College]], [[Kozhikode]] in 1967, from where he completed his [[Bachelor of Science]] in [[Chemistry]] in 1970. While working at [[Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre]], he completed his [[Master of Science]] in [[Chemistry]] from [[Savitribai Phule Pune University|Pune University]] in 1989.
After finishing his schooling at AV Smaraka Govt. Higher Secondary School, [[Karivellur]], and [[Pre-Degree course|Pre-Degree]] from Payyanur College, Balagangadharan joined [[Malabar Christian College]], [[Kozhikode]] in 1967, from where he completed his [[Bachelor of Science]] in [[Chemistry]] in 1970. While working at [[Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre]], he completed his [[Master of Science]] in [[Chemistry]] from [[Savitribai Phule Pune University|Pune University]] in 1989.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Balagangadharan started his career as an Analytical Chemist at [[Bombay Oil Industries]], [[Angamaly]] in 1971. In 1972, he joined [[Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre]] as a Scientific Assistant in its Propellant Engineering Division, later Analytical & Spectroscopy Division. After almost four decades of service, in 2010, he superannuated as the Group Head, Technology Transfer and Documentation Division at the centre. Post superannuation, he held the emeritus role as Prof. [[Brahm Prakash]] Scientist<ref>http://www.patentcentre.kerala.gov.in/pdf/bulletin_third.pdf</ref>—two stints, separated by a one year role as Consultant and Advisor (Media & Communications)—till 2014<ref name=":0" />
Balagangadharan started his career as an Analytical Chemist at [[Bombay Oil Industries]], [[Angamaly]] in 1971. In 1972, he joined [[Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre]] as a Scientific Assistant in its Propellant Engineering Division, later Analytical & Spectroscopy Division. After almost four decades of service, in 2010, he superannuated as the Group Head, Technology Transfer and Documentation Division at the centre. Post superannuation, he held the emeritus role as Prof. [[Brahm Prakash]] Scientist<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.patentcentre.kerala.gov.in/pdf/bulletin_third.pdf | title=National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights at Thiruvananthapuram}}</ref>—two stints, separated by a one year role as Consultant and Advisor (Media & Communications)—till 2014.<ref name=":0" />


He was formerly the Chairman<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/kscste-recasts-advisory-panel-on-ipr/article7060633.ece|title=KSCSTE recasts advisory panel on IPR|date=2015-04-02|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-09-09|others=Special Correspondent|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> of the Patent Advisory Committee of the [[Government of Kerala]].
He was formerly the Chairman<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/kscste-recasts-advisory-panel-on-ipr/article7060633.ece|title=KSCSTE recasts advisory panel on IPR|date=2015-04-02|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-09-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> of the Patent Advisory Committee of the [[Government of Kerala]].


== Science communication ==
== Science communication ==
He has over 30<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scholar.google.co.in/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0,5&q=VP+Balagangadharan&btnG=&oq=balag|title=Google Scholar|website=scholar.google.co.in|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref> research publications<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/83957644_V_P_Balagangadharan|title=V. P. Balagangadharan's research works {{!}} Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram and other places|website=ResearchGate|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=36LfBwAAQBAJ&q=balagangadharan+vp&pg=PA595|title=Frontiers of Polymer Research|last1=Nigam|first1=Jai K.|last2=Prasad|first2=Paras N.|date=2012-12-06|publisher=Springer Science & Business Media|isbn=9781461538561}}</ref><ref name="Ninan 1993 255–260">{{Cite journal|last1=Ninan|first1=K. N.|last2=Balagangadharan|first2=V. P.|last3=Ambikadevi|first3=K.|last4=Catherine|first4=K. B.|date=1993|title=Functionality distribution and crosslink density of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene|journal=Polymer International|volume=31|issue=3|pages=255–260|doi=10.1002/pi.4990310307|issn=0959-8103}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Ninan|first1=K.N.|last2=Balagangadharan|first2=V.P.|last3=Catherine|first3=Korah Bina|date=January 1991|title=Studies on the functionality distribution of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene and correlation with mechanical properties|url=https://www.mendeley.com/papers/studies-functionality-distribution-hydroxylterminated-polybutadiene-correlation-mechanical-propertie/|journal=Polymer|volume=32|issue=4|pages=628–635|doi=10.1016/0032-3861(91)90474-W|issn=0032-3861}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Ninan|first1=K.N|last2=Balagangadharan|first2=V.P|last3=Ramasubramanian|first3=T.S|date=1986-01-01|title=Detection and determination of formaldehyde dimethylhydrazone in mixtures with 1,1-dimethylhydrazine|journal=Analytica Chimica Acta|volume=185|pages=377–380|doi=10.1016/0003-2670(86)80070-8|issn=0003-2670}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last1=Ninan|first1=K. N.|title=Influence of Hydroxyl Content on the Functionality Distribution and Gumstock Properties of Polybutadiene|date=1991|work=Frontiers of Polymer Research|pages=595–599|publisher=Springer US|doi=10.1007/978-1-4615-3856-1_67|isbn=9781461367215|last2=Balagangadharan|first2=V. P.|last3=Devi|first3=K. Ambika|last4=Catherine|first4=Korah Bina}}</ref> in the area of [[Analytical chemistry]]. He has delivered over three hundred talks, and shows on [[All India Radio]] and [[Doordarshan]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Citation|last=asianetnews|title=Dr: APJ Abdul Kalam{{!}} Tribute to Dr: APJ Abdul Kalam|date=2015-07-28|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF6-Cfd23xo|access-date=2018-11-01}}</ref> He has lectured across India on India's space history and  [[Intellectual Property Rights]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/kv-pattom-hosts-seminar-on-ipr-420898.html|title=KV Pattom hosts seminar on IPR|work=News18|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref><ref>https://www.rajagiritech.ac.in/Home/Magazine/pdf/RSETNEWS2013.pdf</ref><ref name="Workshop on IPR at Cusat"/> He has also written many articles<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.balagangadharan.com/2014/12/film-illaaththa-photo-mathrubhumi.html|title=Film Illaaththa Photo - Mathrubhumi|website=www.balagangadharan.com|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.balagangadharan.com/2014/11/article-on-nike-apace-and-isro.html|title=Article on Nike Apace and ISRO|website=www.balagangadharan.com|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.balagangadharan.com/2014/11/article-on-intellectual-property-rights.html|title=Article on Intellectual Property Rights - Manorama Padhippura|website=www.balagangadharan.com|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref> in the print media on popular science, space research and [[Intellectual Property Rights|IPR]].
He has over 30<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scholar.google.co.in/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0,5&q=VP+Balagangadharan&btnG=&oq=balag|title=Google Scholar|website=scholar.google.co.in|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref> research publications<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/83957644_V_P_Balagangadharan|title=V. P. Balagangadharan's research works {{!}} Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram and other places|website=ResearchGate|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=36LfBwAAQBAJ&q=balagangadharan+vp&pg=PA595|title=Frontiers of Polymer Research|last1=Nigam|first1=Jai K.|last2=Prasad|first2=Paras N.|date=2012-12-06|publisher=Springer Science & Business Media|isbn=9781461538561}}</ref><ref name="Ninan 1993 255–260">{{Cite journal|last1=Ninan|first1=K. N.|last2=Balagangadharan|first2=V. P.|last3=Ambikadevi|first3=K.|last4=Catherine|first4=K. B.|date=1993|title=Functionality distribution and crosslink density of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene|journal=Polymer International|volume=31|issue=3|pages=255–260|doi=10.1002/pi.4990310307|issn=0959-8103}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Ninan|first1=K.N.|last2=Balagangadharan|first2=V.P.|last3=Catherine|first3=Korah Bina|date=January 1991|title=Studies on the functionality distribution of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene and correlation with mechanical properties|url=https://www.mendeley.com/papers/studies-functionality-distribution-hydroxylterminated-polybutadiene-correlation-mechanical-propertie/|journal=Polymer|volume=32|issue=4|pages=628–635|doi=10.1016/0032-3861(91)90474-W|issn=0032-3861|url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Ninan|first1=K.N|last2=Balagangadharan|first2=V.P|last3=Ramasubramanian|first3=T.S|date=1986-01-01|title=Detection and determination of formaldehyde dimethylhydrazone in mixtures with 1,1-dimethylhydrazine|journal=Analytica Chimica Acta|volume=185|pages=377–380|doi=10.1016/0003-2670(86)80070-8|issn=0003-2670}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last1=Ninan|first1=K. N.|title=Influence of Hydroxyl Content on the Functionality Distribution and Gumstock Properties of Polybutadiene|date=1991|work=Frontiers of Polymer Research|pages=595–599|publisher=Springer US|doi=10.1007/978-1-4615-3856-1_67|isbn=9781461367215|last2=Balagangadharan|first2=V. P.|last3=Devi|first3=K. Ambika|last4=Catherine|first4=Korah Bina}}</ref> in the area of [[Analytical chemistry]]. He has delivered over three hundred talks, and shows on [[All India Radio]] and [[Doordarshan]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Citation|last=asianetnews|title=Dr: APJ Abdul Kalam{{!}} Tribute to Dr: APJ Abdul Kalam|date=2015-07-28|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF6-Cfd23xo|access-date=2018-11-01}}</ref> He has lectured across India on India's space history and  [[Intellectual Property Rights]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/kv-pattom-hosts-seminar-on-ipr-420898.html|title=KV Pattom hosts seminar on IPR|work=News18|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.rajagiritech.ac.in/Home/Magazine/pdf/RSETNEWS2013.pdf#page=14 | title=CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS & TRAINING | access-date=2024-01-16 | page=14}}</ref><ref name="Workshop on IPR at Cusat"/> He has also written many articles<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.balagangadharan.com/2014/12/film-illaaththa-photo-mathrubhumi.html|title=Film Illaaththa Photo - Mathrubhumi|website=www.balagangadharan.com|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.balagangadharan.com/2014/11/article-on-nike-apace-and-isro.html|title=Article on Nike Apace and ISRO|website=www.balagangadharan.com|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.balagangadharan.com/2014/11/article-on-intellectual-property-rights.html|title=Article on Intellectual Property Rights - Manorama Padhippura|website=www.balagangadharan.com|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref> in the print media on popular science, space research and [[Intellectual Property Rights|IPR]].


== Books ==
== Books ==


* ''Rockets and Beyond'', 2012, Vigyan Prasar<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vigyanprasar.gov.in/product/rockets-and-beyond/|title=Rockets and Beyond {{!}} Home|website=vigyanprasar.gov.in|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/book-on-space-science-for-children/article3699476.ece|title=Book on space science for children|date=2012-07-29|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-09-09|others=Special Correspondent|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* ''Rockets and Beyond'', 2012, Vigyan Prasar<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vigyanprasar.gov.in/product/rockets-and-beyond/|title=Rockets and Beyond {{!}} Home|website=vigyanprasar.gov.in|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/book-on-space-science-for-children/article3699476.ece|title=Book on space science for children|date=2012-07-29|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-09-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* ''Mangalyaan:Oru Shastragnante Kurippukal'', 2015, Jnaneswari Publications<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Kerala-Science-literature-awards-announcedKerala-Science-Literature-Awards-announcedKerala-Science-Literature-Awards-announced/articleshow/55151004.cms|title=Kerala Science literature awards announcedKerala Science Literature Awards announcedKerala Science Literature Awards announced - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref>
* ''Mangalyaan:Oru Shastragnante Kurippukal'', 2015, Jnaneswari Publications<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Kerala-Science-literature-awards-announcedKerala-Science-Literature-Awards-announcedKerala-Science-Literature-Awards-announced/articleshow/55151004.cms|title=Kerala Science literature awards announcedKerala Science Literature Awards announcedKerala Science Literature Awards announced - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref>
* ''[[From Fishing Hamlet To Red Planet]]'', 2016, [[HarperCollins]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.isro.gov.in/pslv-c25-mars-orbiter-mission/fishing-hamlet-to-red-planet-download-e-book|title=Fishing Hamlet to Red Planet-Download the E-book - ISRO|website=www.isro.gov.in|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref>
* ''[[From Fishing Hamlet To Red Planet]]'', 2016, [[HarperCollins]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.isro.gov.in/pslv-c25-mars-orbiter-mission/fishing-hamlet-to-red-planet-download-e-book|title=Fishing Hamlet to Red Planet-Download the E-book - ISRO|website=www.isro.gov.in|access-date=2018-09-09|archive-date=8 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308184429/https://www.isro.gov.in/pslv-c25-mars-orbiter-mission/fishing-hamlet-to-red-planet-download-e-book|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ''Indian Bahirakasa Gaveshana Charithram'', 2018, [[DC Books]]<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://onlinestore.dcbooks.com/books/chandrayaan-2|title=Chandrayaan 2|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref>
* ''Indian Bahirakasa Gaveshana Charithram'', 2018, [[DC Books]]<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://onlinestore.dcbooks.com/books/chandrayaan-2|title=Chandrayaan 2|access-date=2018-09-09}}</ref>
*''Chandrayaan-2'', 2019, [[DC Books]]<ref name=":2" />
*''Chandrayaan-2'', 2019, [[DC Books]]<ref name=":2" />
*''[[Ever Upwards: ISRO in Images]]'', 2019, Orient Blackswan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://orientblackswan.com/BookDescription?isbn=978-93-89211-13-9&id=11&t=c|title=Orient Blackswan Pvt.Ltd.|website=orientblackswan.com|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref>
*''[[Ever Upwards: ISRO in Images]]'', 2019, Orient Blackswan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://orientblackswan.com/BookDescription?isbn=978-93-89211-13-9&id=11&t=c|title=Orient Blackswan Pvt.Ltd.|website=orientblackswan.com|access-date=2019-07-20}}</ref>
*''Panthranduper Chandranil'', 2021, Priyatha Books
*''Panthranduper Chandranil'', 2021, Priyatha Books
*''Kuttikalude Rocket Pusthakam'', 2021, Jnaneswari Publications<ref>{{Cite web|last=Narayanan|first=Nikhil|title=[New Book] Kuttikalude Rocket Pusthakam {{!}} കുട്ടികളുടെ റോക്കറ്റ് പുസ്തകം|url=https://www.balagangadharan.com/2022/01/new-book-kuttikalude-rocket-pusthakam.html|access-date=2022-01-22|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=#കുട്ടികളുടെ_റോക്കറ്റ്_പുസ്തകം - Explore|url=https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/കുട്ടികളുടെ_റോക്കറ്റ്_പുസ്തകം/|access-date=2022-01-22|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}}</ref>
*''Chinnalu Kanda Rocket'', 2022, GV Books<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gvbooksonline.com/product-page/%E0%B4%9A-%E0%B4%A8-%E0%B4%A8-%E0%B4%B3-%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%A3-%E0%B4%9F-%E0%B4%B1-%E0%B4%95-%E0%B4%95%E0%B4%B1-%E0%B4%B1 |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=gvbooksonline.com |title=ചിന്നാളു കണ്ട റോക്കറ്റ്‌ }}</ref>
*''Vikram Sarabhai Rocketil Oru Jeevitham'', 2022, GV Books<ref>{{Cite web|title=വിക്രംസാരാഭായി റോക്കറ്റിൽ ഒരു ജീവിതം – Official Website :: GV Books|url=https://gvbooksonline.com/product/vikramsarabhai/|access-date=2022-01-22|website=gvbooksonline.com}}</ref>
*''Indian Rocketinte Shilpikal'', 2024, DC Books<ref>{{Cite web |title=You are being redirected... |url=https://dcbookstore.com/books/indian-rocketinte-shilpikal |access-date=2024-04-11 |website=dcbookstore.com}}</ref>
*''Sunita Williams-inte Bahirakasha Yathrakal'', 2025, Jnaneswari Publications
*''Bahirakasa Jeevitham,'' 2025, Kerala Bhasha Institute


== Awards and honours ==
== Awards and honours ==
Kerala State Science Literature Award, 2015, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment<ref name=":1" /> Fellow, Kerala Academy of Sciences<ref name=":0" />
Kerala State Science Literature Award, 2015, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment<ref name=":1" /> Fellow, Kerala Academy of Sciences<ref name=":0" />
HEMSI-MR Kurup Endowment Award, 2021 for contributions to the area of solid propellants <ref>{{Cite web |title=Clipping of Deshabhimani - Kannur |url=https://epaper.deshabhimani.com/c/76327022 |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=epaper.deshabhimani.com}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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V. P. Balagangadharan
Born
Vannadil Puthiyaveettil Balagangadharan

(1950-01-20) 20 January 1950 (age 76)
Payyanur, Kerala, India
EducationMaster of Science in Chemistry
Alma materUniversity of Kerala, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Years active1971–present
OrganizationIndian Space Research Organization
AwardsKerala Science Literature Award, 2015

Vannadil Puthiyaveettil "V. P." Balagangadharan (born 20 January 1950) is a space scientist, author, and speaker from India, known for his contributions to propellant research,[1] technology transfer,[2] and science communication. He has worked with the Indian Space Research Organisation for over four decades in various roles.

Education[edit | edit source]

After finishing his schooling at AV Smaraka Govt. Higher Secondary School, Karivellur, and Pre-Degree from Payyanur College, Balagangadharan joined Malabar Christian College, Kozhikode in 1967, from where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1970. While working at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, he completed his Master of Science in Chemistry from Pune University in 1989.

Career[edit | edit source]

Balagangadharan started his career as an Analytical Chemist at Bombay Oil Industries, Angamaly in 1971. In 1972, he joined Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre as a Scientific Assistant in its Propellant Engineering Division, later Analytical & Spectroscopy Division. After almost four decades of service, in 2010, he superannuated as the Group Head, Technology Transfer and Documentation Division at the centre. Post superannuation, he held the emeritus role as Prof. Brahm Prakash Scientist[3]—two stints, separated by a one year role as Consultant and Advisor (Media & Communications)—till 2014.[1]

He was formerly the Chairman[4] of the Patent Advisory Committee of the Government of Kerala.

Science communication[edit | edit source]

He has over 30[5] research publications[6][7][8][9][10][11] in the area of Analytical chemistry. He has delivered over three hundred talks, and shows on All India Radio and Doordarshan.[1][12] He has lectured across India on India's space history and Intellectual Property Rights.[13][14][2] He has also written many articles[15][16][17] in the print media on popular science, space research and IPR.

Books[edit | edit source]

  • Rockets and Beyond, 2012, Vigyan Prasar[18][19]
  • Mangalyaan:Oru Shastragnante Kurippukal, 2015, Jnaneswari Publications[20]
  • From Fishing Hamlet To Red Planet, 2016, HarperCollins[21]
  • Indian Bahirakasa Gaveshana Charithram, 2018, DC Books[22]
  • Chandrayaan-2, 2019, DC Books[22]
  • Ever Upwards: ISRO in Images, 2019, Orient Blackswan[23]
  • Panthranduper Chandranil, 2021, Priyatha Books
  • Kuttikalude Rocket Pusthakam, 2021, Jnaneswari Publications[24][25]
  • Chinnalu Kanda Rocket, 2022, GV Books[26]
  • Vikram Sarabhai Rocketil Oru Jeevitham, 2022, GV Books[27]
  • Indian Rocketinte Shilpikal, 2024, DC Books[28]
  • Sunita Williams-inte Bahirakasha Yathrakal, 2025, Jnaneswari Publications
  • Bahirakasa Jeevitham, 2025, Kerala Bhasha Institute

Awards and honours[edit | edit source]

Kerala State Science Literature Award, 2015, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment[20] Fellow, Kerala Academy of Sciences[1]

HEMSI-MR Kurup Endowment Award, 2021 for contributions to the area of solid propellants [29]

References[edit | edit source]

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Workshop on IPR at Cusat". The Hindu. 17 January 2007. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
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  7. ↑ Nigam, Jai K.; Prasad, Paras N. (6 December 2012). Frontiers of Polymer Research. Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN 9781461538561.
  8. ↑ Ninan, K. N.; Balagangadharan, V. P.; Ambikadevi, K.; Catherine, K. B. (1993). "Functionality distribution and crosslink density of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene". Polymer International. 31 (3): 255–260. doi:10.1002/pi.4990310307. ISSN 0959-8103.
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  10. ↑ Ninan, K.N; Balagangadharan, V.P; Ramasubramanian, T.S (1 January 1986). "Detection and determination of formaldehyde dimethylhydrazone in mixtures with 1,1-dimethylhydrazine". Analytica Chimica Acta. 185: 377–380. doi:10.1016/0003-2670(86)80070-8. ISSN 0003-2670.
  11. ↑ Ninan, K. N.; Balagangadharan, V. P.; Devi, K. Ambika; Catherine, Korah Bina (1991), "Influence of Hydroxyl Content on the Functionality Distribution and Gumstock Properties of Polybutadiene", Frontiers of Polymer Research, Springer US, pp. 595–599, doi:10.1007/978-1-4615-3856-1_67, ISBN 9781461367215{{citation}}: CS1 maint: work parameter with ISBN (link)
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  13. ↑ "KV Pattom hosts seminar on IPR". News18. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  14. ↑ "CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS & TRAINING" (PDF). p. 14. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  15. ↑ "Film Illaaththa Photo - Mathrubhumi". www.balagangadharan.com. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  16. ↑ "Article on Nike Apace and ISRO". www.balagangadharan.com. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  17. ↑ "Article on Intellectual Property Rights - Manorama Padhippura". www.balagangadharan.com. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  18. ↑ "Rockets and Beyond | Home". vigyanprasar.gov.in. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  19. ↑ "Book on space science for children". The Hindu. 29 July 2012. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Kerala Science literature awards announcedKerala Science Literature Awards announcedKerala Science Literature Awards announced - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  21. ↑ "Fishing Hamlet to Red Planet-Download the E-book - ISRO". www.isro.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 March 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Chandrayaan 2". Retrieved 9 September 2018.
  23. ↑ "Orient Blackswan Pvt.Ltd". orientblackswan.com. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  24. ↑ Narayanan, Nikhil. "[New Book] Kuttikalude Rocket Pusthakam | കുട്ടികളുടെ റോക്കറ്റ് പുസ്തകം". Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  25. ↑ "#കുട്ടികളുടെ_റോക്കറ്റ്_പുസ്തകം - Explore". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  26. ↑ "ചിന്നാളു കണ്ട റോക്കറ്റ്‌". gvbooksonline.com. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  27. ↑ "വിക്രംസാരാഭായി റോക്കറ്റിൽ ഒരു ജീവിതം – Official Website :: GV Books". gvbooksonline.com. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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