Annapurni Subramaniam (Indian Astronomer) Biography

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Full Name	Dr. Annapurni Subramaniam
Other Name	Prof. Annapurni Subramaniam
Nickname	Radhika
Known For	Being the first Indian woman to receive the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Vikram Sarabhai Medal

Eye Colour	Light Brown
Hair Colour	Salt and Pepper

Degrees	Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics from Government Victoria College Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics from Government Victoria College Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) on the topic 'Studies of star clusters and stellar evolution' (1996) from Indian Institute of Astrophysics

Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Playing Violin Singing

Marital Status	Married

Husband/Spouse

Ramesh Subramaniam

Children

Parents

Father	Palakkad K.S. Narayanaswamy

Awards, Honours, Achievements	C.V. Raman Young scientist award for physical sciences (2018) NASI-BUTI foundation lecture award (2021) Vanitha Ratna Award from the Government of Kerala in the field of education, science and technology (2023) Devi Award by The New Indian Express (TNIE) (January 2024) Future Forward Female Award from CNBC-News18 (February 2024) NDTV Science Icon of the Year 2024 (December 2024) Vigyan Shri Award under Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar scheme (2024) Asian Scientist Top 100 Award (2025) COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai medal (2026)
Career Highlights	Joined the Indian Institute of Astrophysics as a Research Fellow in 1990 Completed Ph.D. in 1996 on star clusters and stellar evolution Headed the Indian Institute of Astrophysics by 2019 Chief Editor of the Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy from 2019 to 2024 Instrumental in the AstroSat mission as a calibration scientist Has published more than 175 research papers

Awards, Honours, Achievements

C.V. Raman Young scientist award for physical sciences (2018)
NASI-BUTI foundation lecture award (2021)
Vanitha Ratna Award from the Government of Kerala in the field of education, science and technology (2023)
Devi Award by The New Indian Express (TNIE) (January 2024)
Future Forward Female Award from CNBC-News18 (February 2024)
NDTV Science Icon of the Year 2024 (December 2024)
Vigyan Shri Award under Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar scheme (2024)
Asian Scientist Top 100 Award (2025)
COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai medal (2026)

Career Highlights

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1. Born and raised in Palakkad, Kerala
2. Grew up in a family connected with Carnatic music