N. Valarmathi (31 July 1959) is an Indian scientist and project director of RISAT-1, India's first indigenously-developed radar imaging satellite. She is the first person to receive the Abdul Kalam Award, instituted in 2015 by the Government of Tamil Nadu in honour of former President Abdul Kalam.[1]
N. Valarmathi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 July 1959 Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Alma mater | Government College of Technology, Coimbatore |
| Known for | RISAT-1 |
| Awards | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award (2015) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics |
| Institutions | Indian Space Research Organisation (retired) |
Early life
editValarmathi was born in Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu and attended Nirmala Girls Higher Secondary School. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, and a Master's degree in Electronics and Communications from Anna University.[2][3]
Career
editIn 1984, Valarmathi began working at the Indian Space Research Organisation, and has been involved in many of its missions, including Insat 2A, IRS IC, IRS ID, and TES.[4] She became the project director of India's first indigenously-developed radar imaging satellite, RISAT-1, which was launched successfully in 2012.[5]
References
edit- ^ "ISRO Expert Valarmathi 1st Recipient of Kalam Award". New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 18 August 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ "Proud moment for woman scientist". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ "'Daughter of soil' makes Ariyalur proud". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 March 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ "Meet: The woman behind Risat-1". India Times. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ "Kalam award for ISRO scientist". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2015.