PROFILE - Y S Rajan
Y S Rajan
Principal Adviser, CII
Y S Rajan has a proven track record of excellence as a Scientist, Technologist, Administrator, Organisation Builder and Leader, Diplomat, Academic, Writer and Poet. He combines a unique ability for original and innovative thinking with strong implementation skills. He has capability to network with multi - disciplinary and multi - cultural groups.
As Scientific Secretary, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), he was responsible for a combination of scientific, technical, administrative, planning, policy and international cooperation matters. His contributions in shaping ISRO from its initial experimental phases into a major service delivery organisation have been remarkable.
After a 30 year stint with the Government of India (GOI), he joined the leading industry association In India, Confederation of India Industry (CII) in 1996. At CII, he strengthened and expanded their capabilities to interface with Government on S&T and business issues.
Key Current Positions:
- Principal Adviser, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
- Chairman of the Board, University of Nalanda.
- Adjunct Professor, Birla Institute ofTechnology & Science (BITS), Pilani, India, an internationally reputed institution.
- Vice President, All India Dayanand Anglo- Vedic (DAV) College Managing Committee, a network of high quality schools (615) and colleges (60) throughout India.
- Member Senate, BITS, Pilani.
- Vice President, Forum for Global Knowledge Sharing http://knowledgeforum.tifac.org.in
- Advisory capacity for several other Institutions.
Key academic qualifications and professional
affiliations:
- Masters in Physics from Bombay University (1964), a top Ranker.
- Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) had been conferred by Jain Vishva Bharati Institute in recognition of dedication to humanity, human values, creativity and literature in the presence of H.E. the President of India on 20 October 2005.
- Life time fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineers, an Apex Academy since 1998
- Life time elected member of International Astronautical Academy, Paris since 1986.
- Member of International Law Association, Indian Chapter.
