ADVISORY COMMITTEE


DR SUDHIR KUMAR N

Director, Capacity Building & Public Outreach, ISRO


Professional Background

Sudheer Kumar is a professional with a diverse and accomplished career in the aerospace and engineering sectors. He earned his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and went on to complete a post-graduate program in Industrial Engineering Sudheer began his career at Tata Steel, where he spent six years implementing various quality systems and contributing to process improvements. His expertise caught the attention of prestigious consulting firms like McKinsey and Booz Allen & Hamilton, where he worked on a range of impactful projects.


SHRI G LEVIN

CEO, Kerala Space Park & Former Deputy Director, VSSC, ISRO


Professional Background

Shri G. Levin, an accomplished engineer with a background in Mechanical Engineering (1982 ME), has distinguished himself as a prominent figure within the field of space exploration and technology. Er. Levin's illustrious career has been closely associated with the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) During his tenure at VSSC. he made significant contributions as a scientist, with notable achievements in the development of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (CSLV) programs.


DR REKHESH MOHAN

Scientist-D, IIA


Professional Background

Dr. Rekhesh Mohan is a distinguished Scientist-D at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). His research focus lies in the realm of low-cost space payloads for Ultra Violet Astronomy. Dr. Mohan and his team at IIA are at the forefront of pioneering advancements in this field


DR AK MITRA

Scientist F. Satellite Meteorology Division, India Meteorological Department (IMD)


Professional Background

Dr. Ashim Kumar Mitra did his M.Sc. (Computer Science) and diploma in computer application from Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur. Chattisgarh. He joined India Meteorological Department (IMD) as a Meteorologist through UPSC in 2002 and later obtained his Ph.D in quantitative application of remote sensing in weather forecast from Jadavpur University


DR PAWAN GOENKA

Chairman, IN- SPACE


Professional Background

Dr. Pawan Goenka earned his B. Tech. from IIT, Kanpur and Ph.D. from Cornell University, U.S.A. He is a Graduate of Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School. His professional experience includes working at General Motors R&D Centre. Detroit. U.S.A., for 14 years and at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. for 28 years. At Mahindra he led the development of the Scorpio SUV and built a strong R&D infrastructure and a robust product portfolio.


SHRI HARSHAN V

Program Director, Social Alpha


Professional Background

Harshan is Program Director. Social Alpha and enables programmatic collaborations to develop and scale the impact of our work. His focus areas include assembling complementary static around the thesis and building thematic verticals to deepen technical expertise to support our entrepreneurs and start-ups. In his role, he acts as a catalyst to manage multiple competing priorities from partners and coherently drive the lab to market process.


SHRI SUNNY KABRAWALA

Founder & Director, STARLAB Surat


Professional Background

Mr. Kabrawala has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in research and development of aerospace systems. His work has spanned various facets of rocketry, including propulsion systems, guidance and navigation, and payload deployment mechanisms. As the Founder and Director of Space Technology & Aeronautical Rocketry. Mr. Sunny Kabrawala continues to drive innovation and excellence in the realm of aerospace technology. His visionary leadership and passion for space exploration position him as a key influencer in shaping the future of rocketry and space technology


SHRI ANSHUMAN VERMA

Head of Business Development


Professional Background

Mr. Anshuman Verma is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta & Delhi College of Engineering and has a multi-industry & intemational work experience of 25 years in Technology. Financial Services Insurance /Banking. Telco & CPG He is the Head of Business Development at VedCommspoc/ITGLOBE/Smakalps And is also Co-Founder of a Deftech/ Deeptech Startup, 'AIVU Pvt. Ltd. He serves as a Board Advisor/Consultant with 'Shift Alt Cap which is an investment banking firm that raises venture capital. He has also consulted for their clients in Strategy. Digital, Product Management. Zero to 1 plans pixel


DR CHINTAN VAISHNAV

Mission Director - Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog


Professional Background

Dr. Chintan Vaishnav is the Mission Director for the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), a significant initiative of the Indian government operating under NITI Aayog's guidance. Prior to his role at AIM, he served as the Academic Director at the Tata Centre for Technology and Design at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. Dr. Vaishnav holds a Ph.D. in technology, management, and policy from MIT and has a rich background in research, teaching, and practical work in technology, development, and policy.


SHRI NAVNEET SINGH

CEO, Kepler Aerospace


Professional Background

Navneet Singh is a highly accomplished aerospace professional with a distinguished career spanning both the public and private sectors. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kepler Aerospace, a prominent aerospace company headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Navneet has led the organization since July 2018, leaving an indelible mark on the aerospace industry. With a solid foundation in aerospace engineering. Navneet honed his skills and expertise as a System Engineer at the prestigious Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) from July 2015 to April 2018.


SHRI SHIVAJI CHATTERJEE

CEO, President and MD, Hughes Communications India


Professional Background

Shivaji Chatterjee is President and Managing Director Hughes Communications India Private Limited. He is a Gold medalist in Computer engineering from Pune University. Subsequently, he did his post graduation in Marketing from NMIMS in Mumbai. In a career spanning a total of over 27 years, he has been with Hughes for the past 25 years during which he has won several Business and Sales & Marketing accolades. He has been felicitated as the International Marketing Person of the Year at Hughes USA multiple times and was also awarded "Hughes CEO's Honor Award" a very special Hughes global recognition.


GOVERNOR SHEKHAR DUTT

SM (Retd), Chief Mentor


Professional Background

Mr. Shekhar Dutt took office as the Governor of Chhattisgarh on January 23. 2010. Before this, he served as the Deputy National Security Advisor from August 1. 2007, with responsibilities encompassing defense, national security. and strategic defense. Mr. Dutt an IAS officer of 1969 seniority hailing from the Madhya Pradesh Cadre, also has experience as a commissioned officer in the Indian Army and received the Sena Medal for gallantry during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war in the western sector. Before becoming Defense Secretary, he held positions as Secretary of Defense Production and Secretary in the Ministry of Health. Covernment of india Mr. Dutt has a history of service in various capacities, including Director in the Boards of Defense Undertakings, where he played disinvestment and listing on the Stock Exchange


ERIC FAJOLE

Trade Commissioner, Head of Business France India


Professional Background

Eric FAJOLE is the Trade Commissioner of the Embassy of France, head of Business France South Asia India Bangladesh Sri lanka the French government agency for trade & investment with a offices in India: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai