T. K. Alex

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Who is T. K. Alex?

Thekkethil Kochandy Alex is an Indian space scientist. He was the director of the Satellite Centre of Indian Space Research Organisation and Member, Space Commission. He specialized in electro-optic systems and satellite technology. Starting with the first Indian satellite Aryabhata he has been responsible for the sensor systems in all the Indian satellites. Under his leadership the Laboratory for Electro Optics Systems was established in 1993 and from the inception he was its director till 2008. From July 2012, he is a "Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Distinguished Professor" at ISRO Headquarters.

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Nationality
  • India
Education
  • Indian Institute of Technology Madras
  • Indian Institute of Science
  • University of Kerala
Lived in
  • Bangalore

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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