A GLIMPSE INTO THE LIFE OF MISSILE MAN
Dr. A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM (15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015)
FULL NAME: Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
BIRTH PLACE: Rameshwaram, Ramanathapuram District
PARENTS: Jainulabudeen and Ashiamma
SCHOOL: Ramanathapuram Schwartz Matriculation School
COLLEGE:
• Graduation in Physics from Saint Joseph’s College, Trichy, 1954.
• Aerospace engineering in Madras Institute of Technology, 1959.
ACHEIVEMENTS AS SCIENTIST:
• Joined Aeronautical Development Establishment of the DRDO as a scientist.
• Was a part of INCOSPAR committee under Vikram Sarabhai, the space scientist.
• Joined Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in 1969 as project director for the launch of India’s 1st Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III)successfully deploying the Rohini satellite in earth orbit in July 1980.
• Between 1970-1990 tried to develop Polar Satellite Launching Vehicle (PSLV) and SLV-III both of which were successful.
• In 1970 became the project director of two main project, Project Deviland Project Valiant.
• Was the chief executive of Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
• Played a major role in developing the missiles Agni and Prithvi.
• From July 1992-December 1999, served as the Chief Scientific Adviser for the Prime Minister and Secretary of the DRDO.
• Chief project coordinator for the Pokhran-II nuclear test.
• In 1998, developed a low cost coronary stent named ‘Kalam-Raju Stent’ along with cardiologist Soma Raju.
• In 2012, they again designed ‘Kalam-Raju Tablet’ together.
ACHEIVEMENTS AS PRESIDENT:
• 11th president of India.
• From 25th July 2002 to 25th July 2007.
• Succeeded K.R. Narayanan.
• Presided by Prathiba Patil.
• 3rd president to be honored with Bharat Ratna..
• 1st scientist and bachelor to become the president of India.
• Signed Office of Profit Bill.
• Supported the need of Uniform Civil Code in PGI Chandigarh session.
• He is Popularly known as the Missile Man and People’s President.
AFTER PRESIDENCY:
Visiting professor at:
• Indian Institute of Management Shillong
• Indian Institute of Management Ahmadabad
• Indian Institute of Management Indore
• An honorary fellow of Indian Institute of science, Bangalore.
• Chancellor of Indian Institute of Space Science and TechnologyThiruvananthapuram.
Professor of :
• Aerospace engineering at Anna University.
• Information technology at I.I.I.T, Hyderabad.
• Launched What Can I Give Movement against corruption.
AWARDS AND HONOURS:
AWARDS
1981 Padma Bhushan, Government of India
1990 Padma Vibhushan ,Government of India
1997 Bharat Ratna ,Government of India
1997 Indira Gandhi Award for nationtional integration, I.N.C
1998 Veer Savarkar Award, Government of India
2000 Ramanujan Award , Alwars research centre, Chennai
2007 King Charles II Medal, Royal Society, UK
2009 International von Karman Wings Award, C.I.T., USA
2009 Hoover medal ,Oakland university
HONOURS
1994 Distinguished Fellow,Institute of directors, India
2007 Honorary doctorate of science,University of wolverhampton, UK
2007 Honorary doctorate of science & technology,Carnegie Mellon University
2008 Doctor of science,Aligarh Muslim University
2008 Doctor of engineering,Nanyan technology university, Singapore
2009 Honorary doctorate,Oakland university
2010 Doctor of engineering,University of waterloo
2011 IEEE honorary membership,IEEE
2012 Doctor of Laws,Simon Fraser university
2014 Doctor of science,Edinburgh University, UK
List of Books:
• Developments in Fluid Mechanics and Space Technology (1988)
• India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium (1998)
• Wings of Fire: An Autobiography
• Ignited minds: Unleashed the Power With India (2002)
• The Luminous Sparks (2004)
• Mission India (2005)
• Inspiring Thoughts (2007)
• Indomitable Spirit (2007)
• Envisioning an Empowered Nation (2010)
• You Are Born To Blossom: Take My Journey Beyond (2011)
• Turning points: A journey through challenges (2012)
• Target 3 Billion (2011)
• My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions (2013)
• A Manifesto for Change: A Sequel to India 2020 (2014)
• Transcendence My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji (2015)
DEATH: 27th July 2015,
due to massive cardiac arrest at Indian Institute of Management Shillong.
LAST LECTURE: “ The Livable Planet Earth”
His birthday was declared as World Student Day by the United Nations in 2014.
Dr. A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM (15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015)
FULL NAME: Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
BIRTH PLACE: Rameshwaram, Ramanathapuram District
PARENTS: Jainulabudeen and Ashiamma
SCHOOL: Ramanathapuram Schwartz Matriculation School
COLLEGE:
• Graduation in Physics from Saint Joseph’s College, Trichy, 1954.
• Aerospace engineering in Madras Institute of Technology, 1959.
ACHEIVEMENTS AS SCIENTIST:
• Joined Aeronautical Development Establishment of the DRDO as a scientist.
• Was a part of INCOSPAR committee under Vikram Sarabhai, the space scientist.
• Joined Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in 1969 as project director for the launch of India’s 1st Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III)successfully deploying the Rohini satellite in earth orbit in July 1980.
• Between 1970-1990 tried to develop Polar Satellite Launching Vehicle (PSLV) and SLV-III both of which were successful.
• In 1970 became the project director of two main project, Project Deviland Project Valiant.
• Was the chief executive of Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
• Played a major role in developing the missiles Agni and Prithvi.
• From July 1992-December 1999, served as the Chief Scientific Adviser for the Prime Minister and Secretary of the DRDO.
• Chief project coordinator for the Pokhran-II nuclear test.
• In 1998, developed a low cost coronary stent named ‘Kalam-Raju Stent’ along with cardiologist Soma Raju.
• In 2012, they again designed ‘Kalam-Raju Tablet’ together.
ACHEIVEMENTS AS PRESIDENT:
• 11th president of India.
• From 25th July 2002 to 25th July 2007.
• Succeeded K.R. Narayanan.
• Presided by Prathiba Patil.
• 3rd president to be honored with Bharat Ratna..
• 1st scientist and bachelor to become the president of India.
• Signed Office of Profit Bill.
• Supported the need of Uniform Civil Code in PGI Chandigarh session.
• He is Popularly known as the Missile Man and People’s President.
AFTER PRESIDENCY:
Visiting professor at:
• Indian Institute of Management Shillong
• Indian Institute of Management Ahmadabad
• Indian Institute of Management Indore
• An honorary fellow of Indian Institute of science, Bangalore.
• Chancellor of Indian Institute of Space Science and TechnologyThiruvananthapuram.
Professor of :
• Aerospace engineering at Anna University.
• Information technology at I.I.I.T, Hyderabad.
• Launched What Can I Give Movement against corruption.
AWARDS AND HONOURS:
AWARDS
1981 Padma Bhushan, Government of India
1990 Padma Vibhushan ,Government of India
1997 Bharat Ratna ,Government of India
1997 Indira Gandhi Award for nationtional integration, I.N.C
1998 Veer Savarkar Award, Government of India
2000 Ramanujan Award , Alwars research centre, Chennai
2007 King Charles II Medal, Royal Society, UK
2009 International von Karman Wings Award, C.I.T., USA
2009 Hoover medal ,Oakland university
HONOURS
1994 Distinguished Fellow,Institute of directors, India
2007 Honorary doctorate of science,University of wolverhampton, UK
2007 Honorary doctorate of science & technology,Carnegie Mellon University
2008 Doctor of science,Aligarh Muslim University
2008 Doctor of engineering,Nanyan technology university, Singapore
2009 Honorary doctorate,Oakland university
2010 Doctor of engineering,University of waterloo
2011 IEEE honorary membership,IEEE
2012 Doctor of Laws,Simon Fraser university
2014 Doctor of science,Edinburgh University, UK
List of Books:
• Developments in Fluid Mechanics and Space Technology (1988)
• India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium (1998)
• Wings of Fire: An Autobiography
• Ignited minds: Unleashed the Power With India (2002)
• The Luminous Sparks (2004)
• Mission India (2005)
• Inspiring Thoughts (2007)
• Indomitable Spirit (2007)
• Envisioning an Empowered Nation (2010)
• You Are Born To Blossom: Take My Journey Beyond (2011)
• Turning points: A journey through challenges (2012)
• Target 3 Billion (2011)
• My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions (2013)
• A Manifesto for Change: A Sequel to India 2020 (2014)
• Transcendence My Spiritual Experiences with Pramukh Swamiji (2015)
DEATH: 27th July 2015,
due to massive cardiac arrest at Indian Institute of Management Shillong.
LAST LECTURE: “ The Livable Planet Earth”
His birthday was declared as World Student Day by the United Nations in 2014.
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