Shri Dinesh Kumar Singh, Distinguished Scientist

Shri D K Singh, Distinguished Scientist, holds Master of Technology in Electronics Engineering from IIT-BHU Varanasi with Specialisation in Microwave Engineering and Bachelor of Technology in Electronics Engineering from HBTI, Kanpur. He received his pre-degree education from Queens College Varanasi. Prior to his current role at Human Space Flight Centre, he held the various important responsibilities over his 35 year long association with ISRO. This includes Group Director, Radio Frequency Systems Group, Deputy Director, Human Space Flight & Advanced Technology Area and Associate Director at Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad.

His expertise is in the domain of Circuits & Systems Design and Development for Satellite Communications & Navigation. He made notable contributions in broad spectrum of technical and managerial roles ranging from Sub-system Designer to System designer, Project Manager to Associate Project Director for ISRO’s Communications and Navigation Satellites starting from INSAT-2 Series in 1989 to advanced communication satellites of today as well as NavIC series of satellites.

Some of his important contributions are towards Design and development of High Throughput Communication Satellite Payloads, Crew Communication Systems for Gaganyaan, Space Based Quantum Communication System, Space based Laser Communication System, Atomic Frequency Standard for Navigation Satellites, High Power Microwave Amplifiers etc.

Owing to his expertise in Payload Systems design, he was deputed to Boeing Satellite Systems, USA as Payload Expert for a communication satellite development project. He participated in various international forums as part of ISRO delegation.   

He received ISRO merit award for year 2013 and ASI award in 2018 for his contributions towards Spacecraft Technologies. He was awarded prestigious membership of International Academy of Astronautics in year 2022.He has several national and international publications and one Patent on his credit.