As Chief Controller (R&D) at DRDO Hqrs, he is heading Services Interactions, International Cooperation, Foreign Offices, extra-mural research, Intellectual Property Rights and Business Development.
He is also leading the Integrated Guided Missile Program as the Chairman of the Program Board. As Director DRDL he has initiated many new projects like Astra, air to air missile system, Long Range Surface to air missile system for Naval application, Joint Venture Project Brahmos Supersonic cruise missile system and hypersonic technology demonstrator.
His current research interest is in hypersonic flight vehicles integrated with air breathing scramjet engine.
He is recipient of DRDO Scientist of the Year – 2004 Award
He is recipient of HMA – Member of the Year - 2004 Award
He is recipient of IISc Distinguished Alumnus Award – 2003
He is recipient of National Aeronautical Prize – 1998
His other areas of interest cover R&D Management, Project Management, Technology Management and Knowledge Management.
He is Member / Fellow of following Professional Organizations:-
President, Society for Aerospace Quality & Reliability
Chairman, ISNT, Hyderabad Chapter
Chairman, INAE, Hyderabad Chapter
Fellow, Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences
Fellow, Indian National Academy of Engineering
Fellow, Institution of Engineers
Fellow, Society for Shock Wave Research of India
Fellow, Astronautical Society of India
Fellow, Systems Society of India
Donor Member, IISc Alumni Association
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