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Dr.M.KARTHIKEYAN SCIENIST-G,      DPD- QA(GAGANYAAN)

Dr.M.KARTHIKEYAN SCIENIST-G, DPD- QA(GAGANYAAN)

204,ZION, MEGHANA PARADISE, NAGAVARAPALAYA, CV RAMAN NAGAR,BANGALORE

Summary

Scientist with proven track record in research and development. Skilled in data analysis, experimental design, and advanced laboratory techniques in LPSC, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adapting to changing needs and delivering impactful solutions.

Work History

Scientist and Division Head Quality Assurance for Satellite Propulsion System

LPSC (Liquid Propulsion System Centre), Indian Space Research Organization, Bangalore
  • Responsible for Qaulity Assurance and Quality Assurance for

Mono Propulsion ssystem

Bi-Propulsion System

Electric Propulsion System

Advance Propulsion System


  • Wide experience in handling chemical propellants like cryogenic, BI and mono propellants for rockets and satellites.
  • Responsible for filling propellants to rocket and spacecraft at launch pad like Sriharikota, India and Kourou, French Guyana (2003 & 2022).
  • Expertise in OTIG welding for satellite integration.
  • Experienced in testing satellite as well as rocket engines in both ground and high altitude testing.
  • Worked in 75 satellites & project manager for 30 satellites for propulsion system.
  • Contributed to Chandrayaan-1 and Mars Orbiter Mission, Aditya
  • Project Manager for Chandrayaan-2.
  • Project Manager for Chandrayaan-3
  • Project Managr for NISAR
  • Deputy Project Director-QA for Gaganyaan (OMPS), i.e. (Human Space Mission) & Electric Propulsion.

Education

PhD Degree - Quality and Reliability Engineering

IIT Kharagpur
01.2017

MS Degree - Quality Management

BITS Pilani
01.2004

Skills

  • AltChairman for TEST REVIEW BOARD for Propulsion components
  • Chairman for WORLD SPACE WEEK 2023
  • Chairman for WORLD SPACE WEEK 2024
  • Chairman for SWACHTA PAKHWADA-2024
  • Chairman for NATIONAL SPACE DAY 2025
  • Member in RECRUITMENT FOR SCIENTIST, LPSC, ISRO
  • Member in RECRUITMENT FOR SCIENTIST, ICRB
  • Member in selection of PHD ADMISSION in IIST

Timeline

MS Degree - Quality Management

BITS Pilani

Scientist and Division Head Quality Assurance for Satellite Propulsion System

LPSC (Liquid Propulsion System Centre), Indian Space Research Organization, Bangalore

PhD Degree - Quality and Reliability Engineering

IIT Kharagpur

SKILLS

  • Courageous decision making
  • Communication
  • Visionary Leadership
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Adaptability and Innovation

Publications

  • PUBLISHED MORE THAN 15 NATIONAL , INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & JOURNAL PAPERS.
  • CO-AUTHORED MORE THAN 10 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND JOURNAL PAPERS
  • AUTHORED A BOOK ,"AN INSIGHT INTO ISRO SATELLITE PROPULSION SYSTEMS (2017)AN INSIGHT INTO ISRO SATELLITE PROPULSION SYSTEMS (2017)"

Awards

  • TEAM EXCELLENCE AWARDS for GSAT-12 SATELLITE (2011),
  • AWARD FOR INSTALLATION OF INTEGRATED VACUUM TEST FACILITY FOR TESTING ELECTRIC PROPULSION PLASMA THRUSTERS (2014),
  • TEAM EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENT FOR ZERO DEFECT DELIVERY OF SPACE SYSTEMS (2015),
  • OUTSTANDING SCIENTIST AWARD RECIPIENT FROM VD GOOD TECHNOLOGY FACTORY (2021).
Dr.M.KARTHIKEYAN SCIENIST-G, DPD- QA(GAGANYAAN)