Dr Tessy Thomas

Career - Distinguished Scientist, has taken over as Director General (Aeronautical Systems)
1. Achievements – • Designed the guidance scheme for long range missile systems which is used in all Agni missiles. • An energy management guidance scheme was designed and developed for the first time in the country for an all – solid propelled long range systems • Contributions in various fields such as Guidance, Control, Inertial Navigation, Trajectory Simulation and Mission Design. • Led a major project AGNI-4 as Project Director, for a state-of-art system with many new technologies for the first time and successfully flight tested and proven
Inspiration – My dream is to become a scientist. Today, efforts are being made to give women equal opportunities to rise in a profession of their choosing. It is remarkable that Tessy Thomas has achieved so much in spite of the fact that women had very few opportunities in her time. In fact, it is even more remarkable that she rose to the top of a field dominated by men.
Early life – • Tessy Thomas was born in April 1963 in Alappuzha, Kerala • She grew up near Thumba Rocket Launching Station and says her fascination with rockets and missiles began then. She was stimulated even by the wonderment of aircraft flying. • Her parents ensured that their children received proper education and encouraged Tessy and her five siblings to pursue careers of their own interest so that they can excel.

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