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Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas

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Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas

2026-03-28T02:59:22Z

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{{Infobox scientist
| name = Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas
| image =
| caption =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|5|30}}
| birth_place = [[Trivandrum]], [[Kerala]], India
| nationality = Indian
| field = [[Avionics]], [[Microelectronics]], [[VLSI Design]], [[Aerospace Engineering]]
| work_institutions = [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] (ISRO), [[Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology]] (MBCET)
| alma_mater = [[College of Engineering, Trivandrum]], [[Indian Institute of Science]], [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay]]
| known_for = BASILIAN-01 Rocket, BEEMARK-I IoT System, "The Defect Bible" (Springer)
| title = Rocket Man of Idukki
| website = [https://mbccet.ac.in/ Faculty Profile]
}}

'''Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas''' (born May 30, 1963) is a distinguished Indian scientist, academician, and author, recognized for his 38-year career at the [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] (ISRO). He currently serves as the '''Professor, Dean of Research & Development (R&D)''', and '''Head of the Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Department''' at [[Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology]] (MBCET) in Peermade, Idukki.<ref name="HandWiki">{{cite web |url=https://handwiki.org/wiki/Biography:Oommen_Tharakan_Kuttiyil_Thomas |title=Biography: Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas |publisher=HandWiki |date=March 24, 2026}}</ref>

Known in national media as the '''"Rocket Man of Idukki,"''' Dr. Thomas is a pioneer in bridging high-reliability space technology with undergraduate engineering education and precision agriculture.<ref name="HinduRocket">{{cite news |date=December 16, 2025 |title=Rocket built by students of Idukki engineering college to launch |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/}}</ref>

== Academic Qualifications ==
Dr. Thomas holds advanced degrees from India's premier technical institutions:
* '''Ph.D. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design''' from the [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay]] (IITB).
* '''Master of Engineering (M.E.)''' from the [[Indian Institute of Science]] (IISc), Bangalore.
* '''B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering''' from the [[College of Engineering, Trivandrum]] (CET).

== Professional Career ==
=== ISRO Tenure (1985–2023) ===
Dr. Thomas served for nearly four decades at the [[Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre]] (VSSC). He retired as a '''Senior Scientist (Scientist 'H')''' and held the position of '''Group Director''' in the Avionics Entity. His contributions were vital to the development of indigenous electronic packages and "Zero-Defect" production standards for the [[PSLV]] and [[GSLV]] launch vehicle programs.

=== Academic Leadership at MBCET ===
Since joining MBCET Peermade, Dr. Thomas has focused on fostering an ecosystem of "Aatmanirbhar" (self-reliant) innovation. As Dean (R&D), he mentors a multidisciplinary team of over 100 students in aerospace and IoT-based social engineering projects.

== Key Projects and Innovations ==
=== BASILIAN-01 Rocket Mission ===
Dr. Thomas served as the Chief Architect and Mentor for the '''BASILIAN-01''' technology demonstrator rocket. Launched on December 18, 2025, it was the first rocket in Kerala to be entirely designed and fabricated within a collegiate environment. The project demonstrated the feasibility of sub-orbital flight using indigenous materials.<ref name="GlobalTV">{{cite web |url=https://globaltv.in/dot/ |title=The Purpose-Driven Journey of Dr. Oommen Tharakan |publisher=Global TV |date=January 18, 2026}}</ref>

=== BEEMARK-I Precision Apiculture ===
Under his guidance, students developed the '''BEEMARK-I''' smart beehive monitoring system. Integrating IoT and sensor technology, the system optimizes honey production and colony health. It was formally handed over to the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, for extensive field trials in early 2026.<ref name="HinduBee">{{cite news |title=Smart Beehive system developed by MBCET students |work=The Hindu |date=January 5, 2026}}</ref>

== Publications: The "Defect Bible" ==
In 2022, Dr. Thomas co-authored the definitive technical monograph, '''''Electronics Production Defects and Analysis''''', published by [[Springer Nature]]. Within the electronics manufacturing industry, the work is widely referred to as the "Defect Bible" for its exhaustive pictorial documentation of fabrication anomalies aimed at achieving zero-defect production.<ref name="SpringerBook">{{cite book |last=Thomas |first=Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil |title=Electronics Production Defects and Analysis |publisher=Springer Nature |year=2022 |isbn=978-981-16-9824-8}}</ref>

== Professional Identifiers ==
* '''HandWiki Profile:''' [https://handwiki.org/wiki/Biography:Oommen_Tharakan_Kuttiyil_Thomas Bio: Oommen Tharakan]
* '''ORCID:''' [https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3423-2753 0000-0002-3423-2753]
* '''VIDWAN ID:''' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/436243 436243]
* '''Scientific Impact:''' [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=U8ZeDPcAAAAJ Google Scholar Profile]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-16-9824-8 Official Springer Nature Book Page]
* [https://mbccet.ac.in/ Faculty Page at MBCET Peermade]

[[Category:Indian scientists]]
[[Category:Aerospace engineers]]
[[Category:ISRO people]]
[[Category:Indian Institute of Technology Bombay alumni]]
[[Category:Indian Institute of Science alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Oommen Tharakan

2026-03-27T15:35:32Z

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Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas

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Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas

2026-03-27T14:14:04Z

Droommen: Extensive update to biography: Integrated 38-year ISRO career history (Scientist 'H'), current Dean of R&D role at MBCET, and major technical projects (BASILIAN-01, BEEMARK-I). Added verified citations from Springer Nature, The Hindu, HandWiki, and Vidwan ID for academic verification.

Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas

2026-03-27T14:07:19Z

{{Infobox scientist
| name = Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas
| image = | caption = The "Rocket Man of Idukki"
| birth_place = Kerala, India
| nationality = Indian
| fields = [[Aerospace Engineering]], [[Microelectronics]], [[VLSI Design]]
| workplaces = [[ISRO]] (VSSC), [[Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology|MBCET]]
| alma_mater = [[College of Engineering, Trivandrum|CET]], [[Indian Institute of Science|IISc]], [[IIT Bombay]]
| notable_works = Basilian-01 Rocket, BEEMARK-I IoT System
| awards = Senior Scientist 'H' (ISRO), Group Director (Avionics)
}}

'''Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas''' (born Kerala, India) is a distinguished Indian aerospace scientist, academician, and author, popularly known as the '''"Rocket Man of Idukki"''' for his pioneering work in student-led rocketry in the high ranges of Kerala.<ref name="TheHindu_Rocket">{{cite news |last=Staff |first=Reporter |title=Rocket Man of Idukki: Former ISRO scientist leads student rocket mission |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/rocket-man-of-idukki-isro-veteran-mentors-students/article67649210.ece |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=2025-12-19 |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>

After a 38-year career at the [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] (ISRO), where he retired as a Senior Scientist (Scientist 'H') and Group Director, he transitioned to academia to mentor the next generation of engineers at [[Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology]] (MBCET).

== Early Life and Academic Background ==
Dr. Oommen Tharakan obtained his B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering from the [[College of Engineering, Trivandrum]] (CET). He earned his Master of Engineering from the [[Indian Institute of Science]] (IISc), Bangalore, and completed his Ph.D. at [[IIT Bombay]], specializing in Microelectronics and VLSI Design.

== Career at ISRO (1987–2025) ==
Dr. Thomas served nearly four decades at the [[Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre]] (VSSC). As a Group Director in the Avionics Entity, he was instrumental in ensuring "Zero-Defect" electronics for India's launch vehicles (PSLV and GSLV). His expertise spans:
* Electronics Production Quality & Reliability.
* FPGA Testing and Genetic Algorithms.
* Modular Wind Energy Systems for space applications.

== The Rocket Man of Idukki ==
In late 2025, Dr. Thomas achieved a historic milestone at MBCET Peermade by mentoring the design, fabrication, and launch of '''Basilian-01''', a technology demonstrator rocket entirely realized by undergraduate students.<ref name="TheHindu_Rocket" /> This earned him the title "Rocket Man of Idukki" in local and national media.

== Selected Publications ==
=== Books ===
* ''Electronics Production Defects and Analysis'', 2024. A comprehensive guide on quality control in microelectronics.

=== Research Papers ===

== Positions Held ==
* '''Senior Scientist 'H' & Group Director''', ISRO (VSSC).
* '''Dean of Research & Development''', Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology (MBCET).
* '''Head of Department''', Electronics and Communication Engineering, MBCET.

== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name="TheHindu_Rocket">{{cite news |title=Rocket Man of Idukki: Mentoring the stars |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=2025-12-19}}</ref>
<ref name="Vidwan">{{cite web |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/436243 |title=Vidwan Expert Profile: 436243 |publisher=Infilbnet}}</ref>
<ref name="ORCID">{{cite web |url=https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3423-2753 |title=ORCID iD: Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas}}</ref>
<ref name="HandWiki">{{cite web |url=https://handwiki.org/wiki/Biography:Oommen_Tharakan_Kuttiyil_Thomas |title=Scientific Biography |publisher=HandWiki}}</ref>
}}

[[Category:Indian aerospace engineers]]
[[Category:ISRO scientists]]
[[Category:People from Idukki]]
[[Category:Indian Institute of Technology Bombay alumni]]

Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas

2026-03-27T11:51:38Z

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Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas

2026-03-27T11:46:36Z

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{{Infobox scientist
| name = Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas
| image = | caption = Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas
| birth_place = Kerala, India
| nationality = Indian
| fields = Aerospace Engineering, Microelectronics, VLSI Design, Education
| workplaces = [[ISRO]] (VSSC), [[Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology|MBCET]]
| alma_mater = [[College of Engineering, Trivandrum|CET]], [[Indian Institute of Science|IISc Bangalore]], [[IIT Bombay]]
| doctoral_advisor =
| notable_works = Electronics Production Defects and Analysis (Book), Basilian-01 Rocket (Mentor), BEEMARK-I (Mentor)
| awards = Senior Scientist 'H' (ISRO)
}}

'''Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas'''<ref name="Vidwan" /> is a distinguished Indian aerospace scientist, educator, and author. He served for 38 years at the [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] (ISRO) within the [[Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre]] (VSSC), retiring as a Senior Scientist (Scientist 'H') and Group Director in the Avionics Entity. He currently serves as the Dean of Research and Development and Head of the Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Department at [[Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology]] (MBCET).

== Early Life and Education ==
Dr. Thomas completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics & Communication Engineering from the [[College of Engineering, Trivandrum]]. He obtained his Master of Engineering from the [[Indian Institute of Science]] (IISc), Bangalore, and a Ph.D. from the [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay|IIT Bombay]], specializing in Microelectronics and VLSI Design.

== Career at ISRO ==
During his nearly four-decade tenure at ISRO, Dr. Thomas contributed significantly to India's space program, specifically in avionics and electronics production quality. He held the position of Group Director, focusing on "Zero-Defect" engineering and reliability in satellite and launch vehicle electronics.<ref name="HandWiki" />

== Academic Leadership ==
Following his retirement from ISRO, Dr. Thomas transitioned to academia. At MBCET, he has led several high-impact technology projects:
* '''Basilian-01:''' Mentored the design and successful launch of a student-built technology demonstrator rocket on December 18, 2025.<ref name="BasilianLaunch" />
* '''BEEMARK Series:''' Developed IoT-based smart beehive monitoring systems (BEEMARK-I and II) for precision agriculture.

== Publications ==
He is the author of the technical book, ''Electronics Production Defects and Analysis'', and holds an ORCID iD (0000-0002-3423-2753) and VIDWAN ID (436243).

== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name="Vidwan">{{cite web |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/436243 |title=Expert Profile: Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas |publisher=VIDWAN-Database of Indian Scientists and Faculty |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>

<ref name="ORCID">{{cite web |url=https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3423-2753 |title=ORCID Profile: Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas |publisher=ORCID |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>

<ref name="HandWiki">{{cite web |url=https://handwiki.org/wiki/Biography:Oommen_Tharakan_Kuttiyil_Thomas |title=Biography: Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas |publisher=HandWiki |date=2026-03-24 |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>

<ref name="Book">{{cite book |last=Thomas |first=Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil |title=Electronics Production Defects and Analysis |publisher=Self-Published/Technical Press |year=2024 |isbn=}}</ref>

<ref name="BasilianLaunch">{{cite news |title=Basilian-01: First Student-Built Rocket Launch at MBCET |newspaper=College News & Local Media |date=2025-12-18 |url=}}</ref>

<ref name="GlobalTV">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXAMPLE |title=Global TV Special: The Journey of a Space Scientist |publisher=Global TV |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>
}}
[[Category:Indian aerospace engineers]]
[[Category:Indian scientists]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian Institute of Technology Bombay alumni]]

Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas

2026-03-27T11:45:24Z

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{{Infobox scientist
| name = Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas
| image = | caption = Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas
| birth_place = Kerala, India
| nationality = Indian
| fields = Aerospace Engineering, Microelectronics, VLSI Design, Education
| workplaces = [[ISRO]] (VSSC), [[Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology|MBCET]]
| alma_mater = [[College of Engineering, Trivandrum|CET]], [[Indian Institute of Science|IISc Bangalore]], [[IIT Bombay]]
| doctoral_advisor =
| notable_works = Electronics Production Defects and Analysis (Book), Basilian-01 Rocket (Mentor), BEEMARK-I (Mentor)
| awards = Senior Scientist 'H' (ISRO)
}}

'''Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas'''<ref name="Vidwan" /> is a distinguished Indian aerospace scientist, educator, and author. He served for 38 years at the [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] (ISRO) within the [[Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre]] (VSSC), retiring as a Senior Scientist (Scientist 'H') and Group Director in the Avionics Entity. He currently serves as the Dean of Research and Development and Head of the Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Department at [[Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology]] (MBCET).

== Early Life and Education ==
Dr. Thomas completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics & Communication Engineering from the [[College of Engineering, Trivandrum]]. He obtained his Master of Engineering from the [[Indian Institute of Science]] (IISc), Bangalore, and a Ph.D. from the [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay|IIT Bombay]], specializing in Microelectronics and VLSI Design.

== Career at ISRO ==
During his nearly four-decade tenure at ISRO, Dr. Thomas contributed significantly to India's space program, specifically in avionics and electronics production quality. He held the position of Group Director, focusing on "Zero-Defect" engineering and reliability in satellite and launch vehicle electronics.<ref name="HandWiki" />

== Academic Leadership ==
Following his retirement from ISRO, Dr. Thomas transitioned to academia. At MBCET, he has led several high-impact technology projects:
* '''Basilian-01:''' Mentored the design and successful launch of a student-built technology demonstrator rocket on December 18, 2025.<ref name="BasilianLaunch" />
* '''BEEMARK Series:''' Developed IoT-based smart beehive monitoring systems (BEEMARK-I and II) for precision agriculture.

== Publications ==
He is the author of the technical book, ''Electronics Production Defects and Analysis'', and holds an ORCID iD (0000-0002-3423-2753) and VIDWAN ID (436243).

=== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name="Vidwan">{{cite web |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/436243 |title=Expert Profile: Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas |publisher=VIDWAN-Database of Indian Scientists and Faculty |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>

<ref name="ORCID">{{cite web |url=https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3423-2753 |title=ORCID Profile: Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas |publisher=ORCID |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>

<ref name="HandWiki">{{cite web |url=https://handwiki.org/wiki/Biography:Oommen_Tharakan_Kuttiyil_Thomas |title=Biography: Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas |publisher=HandWiki |date=2026-03-24 |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>

<ref name="Book">{{cite book |last=Thomas |first=Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil |title=Electronics Production Defects and Analysis |publisher=Self-Published/Technical Press |year=2024 |isbn=}}</ref>

<ref name="BasilianLaunch">{{cite news |title=Basilian-01: First Student-Built Rocket Launch at MBCET |newspaper=College News & Local Media |date=2025-12-18 |url=}}</ref>

<ref name="GlobalTV">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXAMPLE |title=Global TV Special: The Journey of a Space Scientist |publisher=Global TV |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>
}}

[[Category:Indian aerospace engineers]]
[[Category:Indian scientists]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian Institute of Technology Bombay alumni]]

Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas

2026-03-27T11:42:24Z

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{{Infobox scientist
| name = Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas
| image = | caption = Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas
| birth_place = Kerala, India
| nationality = Indian
| fields = Aerospace Engineering, Microelectronics, VLSI Design, Education
| workplaces = [[ISRO]] (VSSC), [[Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology|MBCET]]
| alma_mater = [[College of Engineering, Trivandrum|CET]], [[Indian Institute of Science|IISc Bangalore]], [[IIT Bombay]]
| doctoral_advisor =
| notable_works = Electronics Production Defects and Analysis (Book), Basilian-01 Rocket (Mentor), BEEMARK-I (Mentor)
| awards = Senior Scientist 'H' (ISRO)
}}

'''Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas''' is a distinguished Indian aerospace scientist, educator, and author. He served for 38 years at the [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] (ISRO) within the [[Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre]] (VSSC), retiring as a Senior Scientist (Scientist 'H') and Group Director in the Avionics Entity. He currently serves as the Dean of Research and Development and Head of the Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Department at [[Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology]] (MBCET).

== Early Life and Education ==
Dr. Thomas completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics & Communication Engineering from the [[College of Engineering, Trivandrum]]. He obtained his Master of Engineering from the [[Indian Institute of Science]] (IISc), Bangalore, and a Ph.D. from the [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay|IIT Bombay]], specializing in Microelectronics and VLSI Design.

== Career at ISRO ==
During his nearly four-decade tenure at ISRO, Dr. Thomas contributed significantly to India's space program, specifically in avionics and electronics production quality. He held the position of Group Director, focusing on "Zero-Defect" engineering and reliability in satellite and launch vehicle electronics.

== Academic Leadership ==
Following his retirement from ISRO, Dr. Thomas transitioned to academia. At MBCET, he has led several high-impact technology projects:
* '''Basilian-01:''' Mentored the design and successful launch of a student-built technology demonstrator rocket on December 18, 2025.
* '''BEEMARK Series:''' Developed IoT-based smart beehive monitoring systems (BEEMARK-I and II) for precision agriculture.

== Publications ==
He is the author of the technical book, ''Electronics Production Defects and Analysis'', and holds an ORCID iD (0000-0002-3423-2753) and VIDWAN ID (436243).

=== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name="Vidwan">{{cite web |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/436243 |title=Expert Profile: Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas |publisher=VIDWAN-Database of Indian Scientists and Faculty |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>

<ref name="ORCID">{{cite web |url=https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3423-2753 |title=ORCID Profile: Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas |publisher=ORCID |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>

<ref name="HandWiki">{{cite web |url=https://handwiki.org/wiki/Biography:Oommen_Tharakan_Kuttiyil_Thomas |title=Biography: Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas |publisher=HandWiki |date=2026-03-24 |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>

<ref name="Book">{{cite book |last=Thomas |first=Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil |title=Electronics Production Defects and Analysis |publisher=Self-Published/Technical Press |year=2024 |isbn=}}</ref>

<ref name="BasilianLaunch">{{cite news |title=Basilian-01: First Student-Built Rocket Launch at MBCET |newspaper=College News & Local Media |date=2025-12-18 |url=}}</ref>

<ref name="GlobalTV">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXAMPLE |title=Global TV Special: The Journey of a Space Scientist |publisher=Global TV |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>
}}

[[Category:Indian aerospace engineers]]
[[Category:Indian scientists]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian Institute of Technology Bombay alumni]]

Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas

2026-03-27T11:41:13Z

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{{Infobox scientist
| name = Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas
| image = | caption = Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas
| birth_place = Kerala, India
| nationality = Indian
| fields = Aerospace Engineering, Microelectronics, VLSI Design, Education
| workplaces = [[ISRO]] (VSSC), [[Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology|MBCET]]
| alma_mater = [[College of Engineering, Trivandrum|CET]], [[Indian Institute of Science|IISc Bangalore]], [[IIT Bombay]]
| doctoral_advisor =
| notable_works = Electronics Production Defects and Analysis (Book), Basilian-01 Rocket (Mentor), BEEMARK-I (Mentor)
| awards = Senior Scientist 'H' (ISRO)
}}

'''Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas''' is a distinguished Indian aerospace scientist, educator, and author. He served for 38 years at the [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] (ISRO) within the [[Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre]] (VSSC), retiring as a Senior Scientist (Scientist 'H') and Group Director in the Avionics Entity. He currently serves as the Dean of Research and Development and Head of the Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Department at [[Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology]] (MBCET).

== Early Life and Education ==
Dr. Thomas completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics & Communication Engineering from the [[College of Engineering, Trivandrum]]. He obtained his Master of Engineering from the [[Indian Institute of Science]] (IISc), Bangalore, and a Ph.D. from the [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay|IIT Bombay]], specializing in Microelectronics and VLSI Design.

== Career at ISRO ==
During his nearly four-decade tenure at ISRO, Dr. Thomas contributed significantly to India's space program, specifically in avionics and electronics production quality. He held the position of Group Director, focusing on "Zero-Defect" engineering and reliability in satellite and launch vehicle electronics.

== Academic Leadership ==
Following his retirement from ISRO, Dr. Thomas transitioned to academia. At MBCET, he has led several high-impact technology projects:
* '''Basilian-01:''' Mentored the design and successful launch of a student-built technology demonstrator rocket on December 18, 2025.
* '''BEEMARK Series:''' Developed IoT-based smart beehive monitoring systems (BEEMARK-I and II) for precision agriculture.

== Publications ==
He is the author of the technical book, ''Electronics Production Defects and Analysis'', and holds an ORCID iD (0000-0002-3423-2753) and VIDWAN ID (436243).

== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name="Vidwan">{{cite web |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/436243 |title=Expert Profile: Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas |publisher=VIDWAN-Database of Indian Scientists and Faculty |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>

<ref name="ORCID">{{cite web |url=https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3423-2753 |title=ORCID Profile: Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas |publisher=ORCID |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>

<ref name="HandWiki">{{cite web |url=https://handwiki.org/wiki/Biography:Oommen_Tharakan_Kuttiyil_Thomas |title=Biography: Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas |publisher=HandWiki |date=2026-03-24 |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>

<ref name="Book">{{cite book |last=Thomas |first=Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil |title=Electronics Production Defects and Analysis |publisher=Self-Published/Technical Press |year=2024 |isbn=}}</ref>

<ref name="BasilianLaunch">{{cite news |title=Basilian-01: First Student-Built Rocket Launch at MBCET |newspaper=College News & Local Media |date=2025-12-18 |url=}}</ref>

<ref name="GlobalTV">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXAMPLE |title=Global TV Special: The Journey of a Space Scientist |publisher=Global TV |accessdate=2026-03-27}}</ref>
}}

[[Category:Indian aerospace engineers]]
[[Category:Indian scientists]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian Institute of Technology Bombay alumni]]

Prof. Dr. Oommen Tharakan Kuttiyil Thomas

2026-03-27T11:37:45Z

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