Three alumni, part of MOM feted

Mysuru :

Three scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), who are the alumni of The National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru, were felicitated by the Institute for their significant role in the launching of Mangalyan as part of the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM).

Deputy Project Director MOM R. Shashishekar, Group Directors SR SPS H.S. Venkatesh and R. Narayan are the alumni who were honoured by NIE during the valedictory programme of techNIEks-2015 held at the NIE Diamond Jubilee Indoor Sports Complex, Manandavadi Road here yesterday.

The three scientists graduated from NIE with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. The institution has provided many professionals to ISRO of whom 5 are working on the MOM.

During a technical session on MOM, Shashishekar said that India has sufficient resources in space technology and delved on the benefits of MOM. He also said that space projects were highly expensive and hence they can’t afford to do any mistakes. He also added that the propellants used are very risky while containing them is a challenge. He further added that the job they do is hazardous and that they accept the challenge without any fear. Venkatesh went down the memory lane and recalled his days in the college.

NIE Principal G.L. Shekar addressed the gathering and said that the institute is proud of its alumni for contributing to the nation’s success and added that felicitating them would motivate budding engineers.

President of NIE Managing Committee Srinath Batni presided over the function.

Secretary NIE Managing Committee S.K. Lakshminarayana was present.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / March 15th, 2015