B. N. Suresh
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| B N Suresh | |
| Born | Karnataka, India |
|---|---|
| Residence |  India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Fields | Rocket Technology |
| Institutions | Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology |
| Alma mater | M.Tech. (IIT Madras), Ph.D. (University of Salford, UK) |
| Known for | Satellite Launge Vehicle Design |
| Notable awards | Padma Shri (2002) |
B. N. Suresh (Byrana Nagappa Suresh) is a well known aerospace scientist of India. He is former Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram during the period 2003-2007. He is known for his contribution to Space Capsule Recovery Experiments (SRE).
Suresh is currently serving as the Director of Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram.
[edit] Awards
- He is a recipient of Padma Shri award by Government of India in 2002.
- Distinguished Alumni Award - IIT Madras (2004).
- Agni Award of the Defence Ministry in 1999.
- ASI Award instituted by the Astronautical Society of India.
