Parameshwaran Sreekumar is an Indian astrophysicist known for his leadership in several prominent scientific institutions. He completed his early education in Kerala, earning a Bachelor of Science degree, and went on to pursue a Master of Science in Physics at IIT Bombay. His academic journey then took him to the United States, where he obtained a PhD from the University of New Hampshire. Sreekumar's career has spanned both national and international organizations, including NASA and ISRO, where he has held several prestigious roles. His work reflects a deep commitment to the advancement of space science and astronomy in India. After contributing significantly to ISRO’s missions and programs, he served as the Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and has been involved in the development of scientific infrastructure in India.
At NASA, he played a pivotal role as part of the EGRET payload team at the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, advancing research in gamma-ray astronomy. Returning to India in 1999, he led ISRO’s astronomy division and was instrumental in the development of space science missions. As the Co-Principal Investigator of AstroSat, India’s first space observatory, Sreekumar helped position India at the forefront of astrophysical research. He also contributed to payloads for India's lunar missions and led the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (2013-2018), fostering advancements in space exploration. Sreekumar has been actively involved in international collaborations such as LIGO-India, SKA-India, and the India-TMT programs, enhancing India's global scientific presence.
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