A. S. Kiran Kumar
Aluru Seelin Kiran Kumar | |
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| Born | 22 October 1952 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | Bangalore University, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |
| Known for | chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Space research and Electro-optics |
| Institutions | Space Applications Centre |
A. S. Kiran Kumar | |
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| 8th Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation | |
| In office 14 January 2015 – 14 January 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Shailesh Nayak |
| Succeeded by | K. Sivan |
Aluru Seelin Kiran Kumar (born 22 October 1952) is an Indian space scientist and former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, having assumed office on 14 January 2015. He is credited with the development of key scientific instruments aboard the Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan space crafts. In 2014, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of science and technology. Kiran Kumar previously served as Director of the Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad.