THE EMINENT ALUMNUS AWARD FOR 2025

Eminent Alumnus

Dr. Saji Devadathan, 36114 Aeronautics

• Doctorate from IIT Kharagpur in Aerospace
• Former Chief Scientist , Head Quality Assurance (QAAD) CSIR- NAL
• Military and Civil Aviation Quality Expert
• Key role in LCA-Tejas and SARAS projects
• Architect of State of art Air Composites Repair Lab at Nasik
• Multiple awards from CSIR and ISAMPE
• Authored many peer reviewed papers. Holder of 3 Patents
• Presently – Professor of Practice in IIT Madras mentoring all students and IAF personnel
• Treasurer of MITAA Bangalore Chapter
• Mrs Bindu – Former Agri. Officer,
• Daughter Drishya Priya – MS Chemical Engg , ASU . With INTEL , USA