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Our Director:Shri J.Asir Packiaraj Distinguished Scientist & Director, ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC)
Shri J. Asir Packiaraj assumed charge as the Director of the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, on 1st February 2023. A Distinguished Scientist with a career spanning nearly four decades, Shri Asir Packiaraj represents a generation of leaders dedicated to the technical excellence and institutional continuity of India’s space programme.
Professional Profile & Leadership
Born in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, Shri Asir Packiaraj pursued his Mechanical Engineering at the prestigious College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University. He began his professional journey with ISRO in 1986 at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) in Thiruvananthapuram before continuing his service at Mahendragiri. Throughout his formative years, he worked closely with the pioneers of India’s launch vehicle programmes, absorbing a legacy of technical rigour and national commitment.
Born in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, Shri Asir Packiaraj pursued his Mechanical Engineering at the prestigious College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University. He began his professional journey with ISRO in 1986 at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) in Thiruvananthapuram before continuing his service at Mahendragiri. Throughout his formative years, he worked closely with the pioneers of India’s launch vehicle programmes, absorbing a legacy of technical rigour and national commitment.
Technical Contributions to India’s Launch Vehicle Backbone
Shri Asir Packiaraj has been a pivotal figure in the testing and realisation of power plants for India’s workhorse launch vehicles. His key contributions include:
• Cryogenic Leadership: Playing a decisive role in the development and integration of indigenous cryogenic stages, including the Cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS) for GSLV and the C25 stage for LVM3.
• Heavy-Lift Capabilities: Contributing significantly to the development of the L110 stage for the LVM3, strengthening India’s self-reliance in advanced heavy-lift propulsion technologies.
• Strategic Missions: Guiding the complex through the qualification of propulsion systems for Gaganyaan, India’s maiden human spaceflight programme, and future launch vehicle developments.
Shri Asir Packiaraj has been a pivotal figure in the testing and realisation of power plants for India’s workhorse launch vehicles. His key contributions include:
• Cryogenic Leadership: Playing a decisive role in the development and integration of indigenous cryogenic stages, including the Cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS) for GSLV and the C25 stage for LVM3.
• Heavy-Lift Capabilities: Contributing significantly to the development of the L110 stage for the LVM3, strengthening India’s self-reliance in advanced heavy-lift propulsion technologies.
• Strategic Missions: Guiding the complex through the qualification of propulsion systems for Gaganyaan, India’s maiden human spaceflight programme, and future launch vehicle developments.
Honours and Professional Affiliations
recognition of his distinguished service and scientific excellence, Shri Asir Packiaraj has been conferred with several prestigious awards, including:
• ISRO Merit Award and ISRO Performance Excellence Award.
• Government of Tamil Nadu Award (2023) for his exceptional contributions to the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
• He is a Fellow of the Aeronautical Society of India and the Indian Society of Systems Engineering.
recognition of his distinguished service and scientific excellence, Shri Asir Packiaraj has been conferred with several prestigious awards, including:
• ISRO Merit Award and ISRO Performance Excellence Award.
• Government of Tamil Nadu Award (2023) for his exceptional contributions to the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
• He is a Fellow of the Aeronautical Society of India and the Indian Society of Systems Engineering.
Director’s Message
IPRC has been a driving force behind the remarkable achievements of the Indian Space Research Organisation. Our world-class test facilities, managed by a team of highly skilled engineers, are designed to simulate the most demanding operational environments. As we look to the future, we remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering innovation, advancing space technology, and strengthening India’s position as a global leader in the space arena."
IPRC has been a driving force behind the remarkable achievements of the Indian Space Research Organisation. Our world-class test facilities, managed by a team of highly skilled engineers, are designed to simulate the most demanding operational environments. As we look to the future, we remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering innovation, advancing space technology, and strengthening India’s position as a global leader in the space arena."