Overview
- IIT Hyderabad appointed G. Satheesh Reddy as honorary adviser for research and development to strengthen applied work and collaboration.
- In the role, he will guide multi‑institution research in defence, aerospace and deep tech to move lab results into real use.
- He will mentor faculty and students and help build partnerships with industry and national institutions.
- Reddy said he is happy to join the institute and will work to advance research in areas that matter for the country.
- IIT‑H director B. S. Murty said his defence and aerospace experience will boost mission‑driven research and expand partnerships, noting his prior stints leading DRDO and advising the defence ministry.