Quick Info
| Profession | Scientist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Dr. Sankarasubramanian K is a senior solar scientist at the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He is the Principal Scientist of Aditya-L1, India's first space-based solar observatory mission, which was successfully launched on 2 September 2023. He heads the Space Astronomy Group (SAG) at URSC and leads the Aditya-L1 Science Working Group, which comprises researchers from multiple Indian institutions engaged in solar science research. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper (Semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | PhD in Physics from Bangalore University through the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru |
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| Master's Degree | Physics from The American College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics from The MDT Hindu College, Tirunelveli |
| Post-Doctoral Research | National Solar Observatory, New Mexico, US |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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Career
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| Current Position | Principal Scientist, Aditya-L1 Mission; Head, Space Astronomy Group (SAG), URSC, ISRO |
| Organization | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru |
| Research Areas | Solar Magnetic Field, Optics, Instrumentation, Solar Dynamics, Chromospheric and Coronal Dynamics |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dr. Sankarasubramanian K is a senior scientist at ISRO and the Principal Scientist for the Aditya-L1 Mission. | |
| 2. He developed an interest in science and math at a young age. | |
| 3. During his PhD at Bangalore University, he researched the Sun's magnetic fields. | |
| 4. In 2023, he led solar research at URSC in Bengaluru, overseeing the Space Astronomy Group. | |
| 5. His research interests include solar magnetic fields, optics, and related tools. | |
| 6. He has contributed significantly to space missions like AstroSat, Chandrayaan-1, and Chandrayaan-2. | |
| 7. He was assigned as the principal investigator for an X-ray tool on the Aditya-L1 mission. | |
| 8. Dr. Sankarasubramanian K has published over 100 research papers on solar physics. | |
| 9. He led the Aditya-L1 Science Working Group for the successful launch of the mission on 2 September 2023. | |
| 10. He mentors young scientists and engineers in solar studies and advanced research in India. | |
| 11. He heads the Space Astronomy Group (SAG) at URSC, developing scientific payloads for Aditya-L1, XPoSat, and Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module. | |
| 12. In October 2022, he was appointed the principal scientist of the Aditya-L1 mission. | |
| 13. Aditya-L1 carries seven scientific payloads including remote sensing instruments and in-situ measurement instruments positioned at the first Lagrangian point (L1) between the Sun and Earth. |