Residence Ahmedabad, India Notable awards Padma Bhushan Role Scientist | Name George Joseph Nationality Indian | |
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Born August 4, 1938
Chengannur, Kerala, India ( 1938-08-04 ) Fields Satellite Imaging Sensors, Remote Sensing and Space Science Institutions Space Applications Center, ISRO, Center for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific(affiliated to UN) Known for Pioneering contribution to the Indian Space programme in the area of earth observation technology. Books Building Earth Observation Cameras | ||
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Dr. George Joseph has made significant contribution to the development of remote sensing technology in India, especially in the field of earth observation sensors. He is rightfully considered the pioneer of satellite based imaging sensors in India.
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- Early life
- Research career
- Contributions to the Indian Space Programme
- Fellowship Membership of professional bodies
- National Recognition
- Other Awards
- Books Authored
- References
Early life
Dr. George Joseph, born on 4 August 1938 to Advocate MG Joseph and Alice (Kaipanattu family, Puthuppally, Kerala), hails from Chengannur, Vydhianveetil family (a branch of Kaduvettoor family), Kerala, India. After completing schooling he joined St.Berchmans College, Changanassery and was alumni of Alagappa Chettiar college, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu and University College, Trivandrum Kerala. He served as lecturer in Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala and at CMS College Kottayam,Kerala. Afterwards he was a trainee at Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Mumbai.
Dr. Joseph is married to Mercy (Kolathu Puliyelil family, Maramon) and they have two sons Joseph (Gibu) and Mathews (Reji).
Research career
Dr. Joseph started his research career in 1962 at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research(TIFR), Mumbai, where he was involved in the study of cosmic rays. Based on his research work at TIFR he was awarded PhD degree by the Bombay University. A novel detector system designed by him was flown on the first Indian satellite Aryabhata (satellite) to detect solar neutrons.
Contributions to the Indian Space Programme
In 1973, Dr. Joseph joined the Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad-one of the centers of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO),and initiated the development of remote sensing technology particularly sensors of various types. He has been the guiding force in the design and development of all the earth observation cameras on board Indian Remote Sensing Satellite(IRS) and INSAT. He served ISRO in various capacities including Director, Space Applications Centre and took keen interest and initiative to ensure the fruits of space technology reach common man. One of the noteworthy contributions of Dr. Joseph is the study report on Indian Mission to Moon in the capacity as Chairman, Lunar Mission Study Task Force.
Dr. Joseph has served in a number of national and international committees/organizations including President of Technical Commission -I of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) during 1996-2000 and Director, Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP), (affiliated to the United Nations), with headquarters at Dehradun during 2006-2009.
Fellowship/ Membership of professional bodies
National Recognition
Padma Bhushan – 1999 by Government of India