Father of BrahMos : Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) had the honour of welcoming the Father of BrahMos and renowned aerospace scientist Dr. A. Shivathanu Pillai, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardee, Founder CEO & MD of BrahMos Aerospace. Dr. Pillai was warmly received on campus by Prof. N. N. Sharma, President MUJ, and Prof. Karunakar A. Kotegar, Pro-President, along with Registrar Dr. Amit Soni, Provost Dr. Nitu Bhatnagar, and other senior deans and directors.
During his visit, Dr. Pillai engaged in an insightful interaction with MUJ leadership and researchers, discussing diverse research domains and collaborative opportunities.
Later, addressing students on the theme “Vision Beyond Limits”, Dr. Pillai shared his experiences and inspired budding researchers. He emphasized that “Universities should focus on research, which will ultimately contribute towards solving societal and national problems.” Highlighting the strength of India’s youth, he said that “800 million youth of this country will make Bharat self-reliant.” He also spoke about India’s rising global position in defence and space research.
During discussion, Prof. N. N. Sharma spoke about MUJ’s research ecosystem, centres of excellence, and ongoing projects that align with national priorities. Prof. Karunakar A. Kotegar, in his welcome address, described Dr. Pillai’s inspiring life journey and called his presence a privilege for MUJ.
The event was organized by LearnIT, the students’ club of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in collaboration with the Directorate of Students Welfare. Dr. Shweta proposed the vote of thanks, marking the conclusion of the memorable session.
