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Philanthropy

BEL Visiting Chair Professorship in Radar Systems

Bharat Electronics Limited Ongoing

About

The BEL Visiting Chair Professorship in Radar Systems at IISc was established in 2009 and is a prestigious initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application in the field of radar studies. By fostering a close collaborative environment, the chair aims to master cutting-edge technologies across the entire lifecycle of radar development—from fundamental science and design to advanced manufacturing. This partnership not only strengthens the national leadership of both BEL and IISc in radar education but also seeks to establish a formidable international presence in state-of-the-art radar innovations.

Awardees

Prof. Dusan Zrnic

National Severe Storms Laboratory, USA, 2014

Dr. Goutam Chattopadhyay

Jet Propulsion Laboratory and California Institute of Technology, USA, 2016-17

Prof. DV Giri

Pro-Tech, Wellesley, MA, USA. – 2017

Prof. V Chandrasekar

Colorado State University, 2018

Prof. T Kirubarajan

Electrical and Computer Engineering, McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, 2020

Prof. Ram Mohan Narayanan

Professor of EE, Pennsylvania State University, 2024

Dr. Kumar Vijay Mishra

DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, 2025

Nomination Procedure

  • Well qualified/experienced & senior S&T academics/professionals in the broad field of radar are eligible for this position.
  • The selection of a suitable person and his/her appointment to the Professorship will be made by IISc in accordance with the existing norms at the Institute.
  • The term of appointment will be normally three years at a time, with the possibility of renewal for further terms on an appropriate review.

Benefits

  • World-class collaborative research in a topic of mutual interest leading to high impact, guide younger colleagues/ students and strengthen this area.
  • An Institute-level lecture on a cutting-edge topic.
  • Increased monthly salary and allowances in a higher slab.