Major Milestone for IIT Hyderabad

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has appointed Dr. G Satheesh Reddy, former Chairman of DRDO and former Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, Government of India, as Honorary Advisor (R&D), marking a significant step in strengthening the institute’s research and innovation ecosystem.

Dr. G Satheesh Reddy is widely recognized as one of India’s most accomplished scientific leaders in Defence and Aerospace technologies. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in advancing India’s strategic capabilities through his leadership at DRDO, his service as Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister, and as a Member of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB).

Welcoming the appointment, IIT Hyderabad leadership stated that Dr. Reddy’s visionary guidance and vast experience in national R&D will greatly benefit the institution. His expertise is expected to help accelerate research excellence, industry collaboration, and innovation-driven growth.

With this association, IIT Hyderabad aims to further strengthen its capabilities in strategic sectors such as Defence, Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, and Deep-tech research, while also creating new opportunities for students, faculty, startups, and industry partnerships.

Established in 2008, IIT Hyderabad has rapidly emerged as one of India’s top higher education institutions. In a short span of 17+ years, the institute has earned a strong reputation in academics, cutting-edge research, technology development, entrepreneurship, and startup incubation.

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, IITH secured 7th position among Engineering institutions and ranked 6th in Innovation, while consistently maintaining its place among the country’s top engineering institutes.

The appointment of Dr. G Satheesh Reddy is seen as another major step in IIT Hyderabad’s mission to become a globally competitive hub for education, advanced research, and transformative innovation.