Dr. P Sreekumar
Professor
Manipal Centre for Natural Sciences (MCNS), Manipal
Qualification: PhD
Current Academic Role & Responsibilities
Professor & Director
Create and enhance research and academic programs at the Manipal Centre for Natural Sciences. Oversee selection fo students, faculties and staff to strengthen ongoing programs, identify new programs and activities that serves the best interest of MCNS and MAHE.
Subjects Currently Teaching
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Astronomical Techniques | I Semester - Ph.D |
| Introduction to Astronomical Instrumentation | 1 semester - Btech - minor |
| Lab-II (25%) | 2nd Semester - Integrated MSc-Ph.D |
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | yearOfPassing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Physics | University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA | 1988 |
| M.Sc. | Physics | Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay | 1981 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Manipal Centre for Natural Sciences, Manipal, MAHE | Professor & Director | April 2023 - Till Date |
| ISRO Headquaters, Bangalore | Prof.Satish Dhawan Professor | Feb 2020 to Jan 2023 |
| ISRO Headquarters, Bangalore | Director, Space Science Program Office | Jul 2018 to Jan 2023 |
| Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore | Director | July 2013 to June 2018 |
| ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore | Group Director, Space Astronomy Group | May 1999 to June 2013 |
| NASA / Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, USA | Research Associate | Jan 1989 to May 1999 |