Sujata Virdhe
PhD Applied Physics, Former Scientist with ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
Profile Summary:
Director, Sunday Science School, Founder Director, L Green Ventures
Scientist with Indian Space Research Organization
Manager for over 9 Indian Satellite Missions (Indian Remote Sensing satellites and INSAT satellites)
“Indeginised” space-quality electronic components for Indian Space Programs by interacting with Indian Industries
Design, manufacturing and testing of Solar Energy products, Solar Arrays for Satellites
R and D in relevant scientific fields
Outstanding achiever certification from IIT Kanpur for ‘Physics of Semiconductors’
Organised successful mega hands-on science competitions for 1000’s of students at various places
Organised exhibitions of science kits at many metros with exceptionally remarkable response
Represented India among 50+ countries in the International Study Forum for ‘Solar Corona’ during 2001 Total Solar Eclipse in Zambia
Design Patents awarded for 3-dimensional Energy Structures
Designer of educational science toys and prototypes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics
Manufacturers of direct sun viewing goggles; solar film tested at advanced laboratories across the world
Regular 1-day science activity workshops with media partners across India
Train the trainer workshops for activities-oriented science learning
Regular hands-on science training sessions for students
Awards:
- Priyadarshini award (2015)
- Mahila Rattan (2016)
- Woman Super Achiever (2017)
- Rashtriya Vidya Gaurav Puraskar (2016)
- Woman of Excellence (2014)
Books and Publications:
Research papers in National and International journals
Talks:
History and Future of Indian Space Program
Science behind the ‘Mystical Pyramids’