Former ISRO Head, Padma Vibhushan award-winning M.G.K Menon Birthday Day today (August 28, 1928).

Former ISRO Head, Padma Vibhushan award-winning M.G.K Menon Birthday Day today (August 28, 1928).

 

M.G.K. Menon (Mambillikalathil Govind Kumar Menon) was born on August 28, 1928, in Mangalore, Karnataka. Native of Kerala. Govindakumar Menon's full name is Mambillkalam. Father, District Judge. Thus, the family was constantly changing to many towns. Educated at Kurnool, Cuddalore. He continued his education in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He passed the matriculation examination in 1942. Go with father at a young age Sir. After meeting CV Raman, he made him an ideal hero. He graduated in Physics from the University of Agra. He holds a Master’s Degree from the Royal Institute of Science, Mumbai. Conducted research in spectroscopy. Served as President of the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata.

 

When the Tata Research Institute was started he accepted Homi baba’s invitation and joined it. He was involved in research into the manufacture of plastic balloons that carry instruments into space. This is India's pioneering research project in the field of aerospace. Cecil F., winner of the Nobel Prize in 1953. Under Powell's guidance, he studied cosmic rays and received his doctorate from the University Of Bristol, England. His research on cosmic rays and particle physics is significant. He was involved in the study of how cosmic rays work in the deepest part of the earth's crust. Kolar sent the rays deep into the gold mine and explored the neutrinos they emitted.

 

He was appointed Dean and Deputy Director at Tata Research Institute in a very short period as he had research knowledge, embraced his character, and had excellent leadership qualities. Tata developed the Basic Research Institute after Homi Baba. Through his tireless efforts, Tata has made tremendous strides in the fields of biosciences, radio astronomy, solid-state electronics, and geophysics. He learned from Paul that the vast spectrum of human labor could be scientifically applied to create anything beautiful. Similarly, he learned from Homi Baba that successful research in India can be made possible with the help of proper planning, cooperation of like-minded people, and choosing the right place for a particular task.

 

His team found several important results in neutrino-related research. When the galaxy collided, new particles called ‘Muon’ were discovered. Globally, neutrino research has intensified since the report was presented as a paper at the International Cosmic Research Conference. After Homibaba died in 1966, he was appointed to his post. Homi Baba executed Jamshedji Tata's visionary plans. In 1972 he became the head of the Indian Space Research Organization. Although he worked there for 9 months, he left a deep impression. He also served as the Prime Minister's Scientific Adviser to the Central Planning Commission. He was instrumental in the development of science and technology in India for four decades.

 

He has received many awards such as the Padmasree (1961), the Padma Bhushan (1968), the Padma Vibhushan (1985), the Shanti Swaroop Patnagar Award, and the British FRS Award. The satellite, launched in 2008, was named '7564 Kokumenan'. He was affectionately known as ‘Goku’ by fellow scientists. He was also the Union Minister of Science, Technology, and Education from 1989-90. He was also a member of the Delhi State Council from 1990-96. MGK contributes to India's modern scientific development Menon passed away on November 22, 2016, at the age of 88. In 2008, one satellite was named 7564 Kokumenon in honor of MGK Menon.

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