K. Sivan | |
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 Official portrait | |
| 9th Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation | |
| In office 15 January 2018 – 14 January 2022 | |
| Preceded by | A. S. Kiran Kumar |
| Succeeded by | S. Somanath |
| 12th Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre | |
| In office 2015–2018 | |
| Preceded by | M. C. Dathan |
| Succeeded by | S. Somanath |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kailasavadivoo Sivan 14 April 1957 Mela Sarakkalvilai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Education | |
Sivan Kailasavadivu (born 14 April 1957) is an Indian aerospace engineer who served as the Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) and Space Commission.[1][2] He has previously served as the Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center and the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre.[3]
- ^ "Renowned scientist Sivan K named new ISRO chairman". The Times of India. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "Sivan K named new ISRO chairman". The Economic Times. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "Dr. Sivan takes over as LPSC director". The Hindu. 2 July 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2016.