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'{{Peacock|date=September 2010}}{{BLP sources|date=September 2010}} {{Infobox scientist |name = Mylswamy Annadurai |image = Mylswamy_Annadurai.jpg|thumb] |caption = M.Annadurai |birth_date = {{birth date|1958|07|02|df=y}} |birth_place = Kodhawady, [[Tamilnadu]], [[India]] |death_date = |death_place = |residence = [[Image:Flag of India.svg|20px]] [[India]] |nationality = [[Image:Flag of India.svg|20px]] [[India]]n |field = [[Aerospace Engineering]] |work_institution = [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] |alma_mater = B.E(Engineering), (1980) [http://www.gct.ac.in Govt. College Of Technology], Coimbatore, M.E (Electronics),1982, [[PSG Tech]] [[Coimbatore]]. |known_for = [[Chandrayaan I]], [[Chandrayaan-2]], [[Indian space program]] |religion = |footnotes = Project Director, [[Chandrayaan I]] and [[Chandrayaan-2]] }} '''Mylswamy Annadurai''' ({{lang-ta|மயில்சாமி அண்ணாதுரை}}) (born 2 July 1958, in Kodhawady near [[Pollachi]] in [[Coimbatore]] district, [[Tamilnadu]], [[India]])<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/23/stories/2007072351330200.htm Coordination vital to the success of moon mission]</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=36d559f6-eda9-4ed3-ab46-77104f45f743&&Headline=Reaching+for+the+moon Reaching for the moon]</ref> is a scientist with the [[Indian Space Research Organization]] and currently serves as the Project Director of [[Chandrayaan-1]] and [[Chandrayaan-2]]. Annadurai writes a regular column, "Kaiyaruke Nila" ("Even Moon is at our Reach") in the Tamil weekly ''[[Kungumam]]''. ==Early life and education== Mylswamy Annadurai has his schooling in his native village Kodhawady. He has obtained a Bachelors in Engineering degree from [[Government College Of Technology]], Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India and Masters Degree in Engineering from [[PSG College of Technology]], Coimbatore, [[Tamilnadu]] in India. He joined [[ISRO]] in 1982. As the Mission Director of [[INSAT]] missions he has some of the original contributions to the INSAT systems maintenance<ref>[http://www.direct.bl.uk/research/63/2E/RN138004799.html Autonomous Mode of S/C operations]</ref>. ==Chandrayaan I & II== Chandrayaan-1, (Sanskrit: चंद्रयान-१, lit: Moon-vehicle[2][3] pronunciation (help·info)) is India's first mission to the moon launched by India's national space agency the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The unmanned lunar exploration mission includes a lunar orbiter and an impactor. India launched the spacecraft by a modified version of the PSLV C11[1][4] on 22 October 2008 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh about 80&nbsp;km north of Chennai at 06:22 IST (00:52 UTC).[5]The mission is a major boost to India's space program, as India joins Asian nations China and Japan in exploring the Moon.[6] The vehicle was successfully inserted into lunar orbit on 8 November 2008.[7] During the period 2004-2008, as the Project Director for Chandrayaan-1, he led a team of Engineers and Scientists that designed and developed the project to carry instrumentation from ISRO and from NASA, ESA and Bulgaria to accomplish simultaneous chemical, mineralogical, resource and topographic mapping of the entire lunar surface at high spatial and spectral resolutions. The project was realized within the time frame stipulated and the budget granted. He has paved the way for the future of Indian planetary missions and set an example for the international co-operation bringing the reputed international organizations like NASA, ESA, JAXA to work under the leadership of ISRO. Chandrayaan-1 has received many national and international awards including, the coveted Space Pioneers award for science and engineering at 28th International conference on Space development, in Florida USA<ref>[http://beta.thehindu.com/news/national/article15861.ece Space systems Award]</ref>. Presently Annadurai is leading the project Chandrayaan-2, Indian Lunar Landing mission meant for insitu mineral and chemical analysis of lunar soil. ==Previous Assignments== Prior to the present appointment, Dr. Annadurai was in Charge of India's National Communication satellite ([[INSAT]]) missions as the Mission Director. He has also served as the Associate Project director, for GSAT-3[[EDUSAT]]. He was the member secretary of the task team that prepared Chandrayaan-1 project report. He is the author of several research papers in his specialisation. * 1982: Joined ISRO * 1985: Team leader to develop S/W satellite Simulator * 1988: Spacecraft operations manager, IRS-1 A * 1989: Spacecraft operations manager, IRS-1 B * 1992: Spacecraft operations manager, INSAT-2A * 1993: Spacecraft operations manager, INSAT-2B * 1994: Deputy Project Director, INSAT-2C * 1996: Mission Director, INSAT-2C * 1997: Mission Director, INSAT-2D * 1999: Mission Director, INSAT-2E * 2000: Mission Director, INSAT-3B * 2001: Mission Director, GSAT-1 * 2003: Mission Director, INSAT-3E * 2003: Associate Project, Director, [[EDUSAT]] * 2004: Project Director, Chandrayaan-1 * 2008: Project Director, Chandrayaan-2 During his holidays Annadurai tours across the country to meet and interact with the students to spread science. Through his inspirational talks he has become a role model among the children and youngsters. His talks and writings are more sought and attended to by the academia and the professionals. ==Awards and achievements from Academic and Professional Bodies== * Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by [[Pondicherry University]](2009) * Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by [[Anna University]], Chennai(2009)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asiantribune.com/08/02/stalin-rahman-annadurai-conferred-honorary-doctorates/|title=Doctorate awarded by Annauniversity , Chennai for Annadurai}}</ref> * Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by [[University of Madras]], Chennai (2009)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://images.google.co.in/imgres?imgurl=http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/20/images/2009012054660601.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/20/stories/2009012054660600.htm&usg=__TGvDZUlBFTgP6bOCi1SFrrPMoto=&h=196&w=345&sz=31&hl=en&start=5&um=1&tbnid=kbM9XtepfLUG8M:&tbnh=68&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dannadurai%2Bcausa%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1|title=Doctorate awarded by Madaras University for Annadurai}}</ref> * Doctor of Science, DSc (Honoris Causa) conferred by MGR University, Chennai (2008) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Doctorate+for+Chandrayaan+project+director&artid=2Pas5KB1BlA=&SectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&MainSectionID=lifojHIWDUU=&SEO=M+Annadurai,+the,+project,+director,+of+,India%E2%80%99s,+&SectionName=rSY%7C6QYp3kQ= |title=Doctorate awarded for Annadurai}}</ref> * Eminent Scientist Award from 76th Indian Science Congress - [[Madurai Kamaraj University]] Endowment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chnonlinenews.blogspot.com/2009/03/chandrayaan-1-victory-due-to-team.html|title=Eminent Scientist award for Annadurai}}</ref> * Dr. Annadurai is the recipient of the Hariom Ashram pretit Vikram Sarabhai Research Award for his outstanding Contributions to Systems analysis and Space systems management(2004). * He is also the recipient of a citation from [[ISRO]] for his contribution to the INSAT systems Mission management(2003) * Team Excellence award for his contribution to Indian Space Program(2007). * The government of [[Karnataka]] awarded him the [[Rajyotsava Prashasti]]for Science (2008).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200810302033.htm|title=Rajyotsava awards for space scientists}}</ref> * National Aernautical Award-2008 from [[Aeronautical Society of India]] in recognition of his contributions in the field of Satellites/Spacecrafts * Fellow of The Society for shock wave research, Dept.of Aerospace Eng, [[Indian Institute of Science]]I (IISC), Bangalore * Distinguished Alumni Award, [[PSG College of Technology]], 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alumni.psgtech.ac.in/Outstanding%20Alumni.pdf|title= Outstanding Alumni}}</ref> * Jwel of GCT([[Government College of Technology, Coimbatore]]) by GCT Alumni * Personality of the year Awarded by St. Johns International School, Chennai * Certificate of Appreciation from [[Boeing]] Asian - American professional Association, Houstan, USA * Space Systems award, 2009 from [[American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics]], US.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://beta.thehindu.com/news/national/article15861.ece|title=Space systems Award for Chandrayaan}}</ref> * NIQR Bajaj Award for "Outstanding Quality Man 2009"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111150760200.htm |title=outstanding quality man}}</ref> * [[H K Firodia awards]], 2009 for Science and Technology <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Firodia-awards-for-Yash-Pal-Annadurai/articleshow/5306103.cms|title=HK Firodia award}}</ref> * SIES ([[South Indian Education Society]]) Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati National Eminence Award, 2009 for Science and Technology <ref>{{cite web|url= http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20091207/1399703.html|title=SIES award}}</ref> * Listed in the TNIE-Uninor Ahciever of the year 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://epaper.expressbuzz.com//NE/NE/2009/12/29/PagePrint/29_12_2009_001.pdf|title=Achiever of the year 2009}}</ref> * Listed in the Dinamalar-Uninor Ahciever of the year 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://epaper.dinamalar.com/DM/DINAMALAR/2009/12/29/INDEX.SHTML|title=Achiever of the year 2009}}</ref> * Amara Bharathi National Eminence Award for Science and Technology, 2010 * Sir CV Raman Award-2010 from Periyar University, Salem Dr. Annadurai's publications and works are being widely referred by satellite operator's, one of his work has been referred in a US patent [http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/7185858.html]. ===Other awards=== * Poorna Chandra award from Rotary Club, Coimbatore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/18/stories/2008111855000500.htm|title=Poorna Chandra award for Annadurai}}</ref> ==External links== *[http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/11/24/stories/2008112450930100.htm Moon Man] *[http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/11/24/stories/2008112450740100.htm A Star is born] *[http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=336469 The man who will give India the moon] *[http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl2523/stories/20081121252301700.htm Ready for missions to other planets] *[http://www.indianexpress.com/news/behind-euphoria-how-isro-mission-gave-india-the-moon-it-asked-for/386228/ How ISRO mission gave India the moon it asked for] ==Notes== {{Reflist|2}} {{Indian space program}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2010}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Annadurai, Mylswamy}} [[Category:1958 births|Annadurai,M]] [[Category:Living people|Annadurai,M]] [[Category:Tamil Nadu scientists|Annadurai,M]] [[Category:Tamil scientists|Annadurai,M]] [[Category:Indian space program]] [[Category:Indian Space Research Organisation people|Annadurai,Mylswamy]] [[Category:Indian lunar exploration program]] [[Category:Indian aerospace engineers]] [[mr:एम. अण्णादुराई]] [[ta:மயில்சாமி அண்ணாதுரை]]'