IIST Trivandrum
x = independently organized TED event

Theme: Breaking Boundaries-Unleashing Human Potential

This event occurred on
April 20, 2024
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
India

TEDxIIST Trivandrum is an upcoming event that aims to bring together inspiring speakers, innovative ideas and passionate audience within the premises of Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), the first university in Asia to be solely dedicated to the study and research of outer space.
Be ready to witness the diverse perspectives and experiences of people who have made extraordinary impact in their fields, ranging from science and technology to art and culture, with their imagination and hardwork.
Be ready for TEDxIIST Trivandrum!

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram
Valiamala ,Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695547
India
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Speakers

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C. Anandharamakrishnan

Food Technology Scientist
Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan is a renowned Indian scientist and academician with expertise in chemical engineering and food processing. He is currently the Director of the CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) in Thiruvananthapuram. Before assuming this role in November 2022, he served as the Director of the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management (NIFTEM-T) in Thanjavur.

Dr. Manju S Nair

Project Director
She is the project director of high thrust electric propulsion (HTEP) at the Liquid Propulsion System Centre (LPSC), ISRO.

Prateep Basu

Entrepreneur
Preteep Basu is the co-founder and CEO of SatSure, a deep-tech startup that leverages satellite data and advanced analytics to provide decision intelligence solutions across various sectors, including agriculture, financial services, infrastructure, and climate action. Founded in 2017, SatSure has its roots in the space science and technology sector, with Basu and his co-founders being alumni of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) and ISRO.

Sheena Rani R

Scientist
Sheena Rani is a distinguished scientist at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and played a crucial role in the recent test of India's Agni-5 missile. As the program director, she oversaw the development of this missile, which is equipped with advanced Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, allowing it to carry multiple warheads and strike different targets with precision.

Organizing team

Siddharth
Kumar

Thiruvananthapuram , India
Organizer

Ankur
Mishra

Co-organizer