Culture of openness, transparency is what makes ISRO tick: ISRO Scientist Dr Umamaheswaran

Dr. Umamaheswaran, the Satish Dhawan Professor at outlined how India's space odyssey has come from sounding rockets to Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1 and Gaganyaan.

Dr. Umamaheswaran, the Satish Dhawan Professor at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) outlining India's space odyssey said that people ask what makes ISRO tick. ISRO's defining characteristic is its openness and transparency.

“Nobody is discouraged to speak, even if the final decision is collective. Finally, deep passion for and absolute commitment to your work is crucial," said the ISRO veteran and former Human Space Flight Centre Director, during RevolutioNex, an Industry Advisory Board Conclave organized by GITAM (Deemed to be University) Bengaluru, aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry in the field of engineering.

Dr. Umamaheswaran outlined how India's space odyssey has come from sounding rockets to Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1 and Gaganyaan. Highlighting the numerous, unsung applications of space technology in modern communications, navigation, aviation and disaster management, he spoke about the ethos of ISRO and encouraged students to imbibe these values.

"People ask what makes ISRO tick. We are very lucky to have a succession of visionary leaders. ISRO's defining characteristic is its openness and transparency. Nobody is discouraged to speak, even if the final decision is collective. Finally, deep passion for and absolute commitment to your work is crucial," he said.

The conclave featured themes and discussions on a range of critical topics, including emerging industry trends, the role of universities in meeting industry expectations, addressing talent challenges, and a captivating success story from the BRAHMOS Missiles Program.

Prof KNS Acharya, Pro Vice Chancellor GITAM (Deemed to be University) Bengaluru, who helmed the event said, "India is sitting on a massive opportunity. In the next 5-6 years, India is poised to grow in a $7trillion economy.  Business is guaranteed but are we ready to deliver the right talent? GITAM is blessed to be guided by leaders from 25+ companies on the revamp of our engineering curriculum. We are opening discussions with the Industry Advisory Board, and the outcome will be taken into account. From the next academic year, we will have a new academic curriculum being rolled out."

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