About Indian Institute Of Space Science and Technology

I would like to know about the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. So can you please tell me about its history like yare of establishment, name of founder and its course? Also provide me brief profile of this institute?

Can you tell me about the Academic Programs offered by the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram?

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Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), situated at Thiruvananthapuram is a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. IIST functions as an autonomous body under the Department of Space, Government of India.


Its mission is to create a unique learning environment enriched by the challenges of the Space Programme; nurture the spirit of innovation and creativity; establish Centres of Excellence in niche areas; provide ethical and value based education; promote activities to address societal needs and network with national and international institutions of repute.


Academic Programmes


Under Graduate

B. Tech (Electronics & Communication Engineering (Avionics))
B. Tech (Aerospace Engineering)


Dual Degree Programmes

Dual Degree (B. Tech + Master of Science / Master of Technology)


Post Graduate

M. Tech in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
M. Tech in Structures and Design
M. Tech in Thermal and Propulsion
M. Tech in Control Systems
M. Tech in Digital Signal Processing
M. Tech. in RF and Microwave Engineering
M. Tech in VLSI and Microsystems
M. Tech in Power Electronics
M. Tech in Materials Science & Technology
Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics
M. Tech in Earth System Sciences
M. Tech in GeoInformatics
M. Tech. in Machine Learning and Computing
M. Tech in Optical Engineering
M. Tech in Solid State Technology


PhD

Humanities
Economics
Critical Theories & Statistical Techniques
English
Management
Sociological


Board of Management

1
Director, IIST
Chairperson

2
Nominees of Sponsoring Society
Additional Secretary, Department of Space
Scientific Secretary, ISRO
Director, LPSC
Director, NRSC
Member

3
Nominees of Chancellor, IIST
Director, IIT Kharagpur
Director, IIT Madras
Director, NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram
Member

4
Representative of Department of Space
Dr. Anil Bharadwaj, Director, PRL, Ahmedabad
Member

5
Deans of the Institute (by rotation on seniority)
Dr. A Chandrasekar
Dean (Academics & CE, IIST)
Dr. Kuruvilla Joseph
Dean, SA, SW&OR, IIST
Member

6
Two Faculty (from Senior Professors, Professors, Associate Professors) by rotation based on seniority
Dr. C.S. Narayanamurthy, Senior Professor
Department of Physics, IIST
Dr. Nirmala Rachel James, Professor
Department of Chemistry, IIST
Member

7
One faculty by rotation of the rank of Assistant Professor (by rotation)
Dr. Harsha Simha M S, Assistant Professor, Department of Avionics, IIST
Dr. C S Anoop, Assistant Professor, Department of Avionics, IIST
Member

8
Registrar, IIST Secretary


Governing Body

Secretary, Department of Space, Bengaluru
President

Additional Secretary, Department of Space, Bengaluru
Member

Joint Secretary, Department of Space
Member

Scientific Secretary, ISRO Hqrs, Bengaluru
Member

Director, VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram
Member

Director, LPSC, Valiamala
Member

Director, SAC, Ahmedabad
Member

Director, NRSC, Hyderabad
Member

Director, PP & PM, ISRO Hqrs, Bengaluru
Member

Director, IIST, Thiruvananthapuram
Secretary