Dr.Venkitakrishnan PV — CEO

Dr. P.V. Venkitakrishnan graduated with a Master’s and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras in 1989 and 2006, respectively. He obtained his B.Tech. from Cochin University in 1983. He also holds an MBA & Post-Graduate Diploma in Production Management to his credit from Annamalai University. He started his career as a Grade Scientist in 1983 in VSSC through campus recruitment. Over the course of his career, he has contributed significantly in aerospace-related manufacturing and materials, as well as in infrastructure development. Previously, he was Deputy Director, LPSC during 2010 to 2015, and Deputy Project Director, GSLV Mk-III from 2002 to 2010. He held the post of Associate Director, VSSC before taking over as Director, ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri. He is former National President of the Society of Aerospace Manufacturing Engineers (SAME). He was instrumental in setting up the HAL Aerospace Division in the development phase of PSLV Programme, and has contributed significantly in the developmental phase of hardware for ASLV, PSLV, GSLV Mk-II and Mk-III. He was also instrumental in initiating the establishment of the Integrated Cryo-Engine Manufacturing Facility (ICMF) at HAL, Bangalore, and in the introduction of latest technologies and practices. Under his able leadership, the Cryogenic Engines for GSLV Mk-2 and GSLV Mk-3 were developed and realized. The LAM engine for the prestigious Mangalyaan was also realised and tested under his leadership. Also associated with Chandrayaan 1 & 2 missions.The efforts taken by him for the indigenisation of aerospace metallic materials is noteworthy. He has various affiliations with professional bodies, including as Fellow of Institute of Engineers (India) , Fellow of Indian Institute of Metals and Aeronautical Society of India. He is a recipient of ISRO’s individual Merit Award in 2013, Team Leader – ISRO for 2012 to 2015,Performance Excellence Award for the year 2011 and Life time achievement award from SAME in 2020. He is a distinguished alumnus of IIT Madras and recipient of the National Metallurgist Award from the Ministry of Steel, Govt of India. He is also the Chairman of Aerospace Division of Institution of Engineers ( India).He has more than 100 publications in national and international journals.He is an inspirational leader and team builder with effective communication, motivational and administrative skills. Currently he is also Professor of Practice in IIT Madras , Advisor for Agnikul Cosmos, Chennai and also Space Science Educator , Mentor , Motivational Speaker.

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Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 39 yrs 2 mos