(He passed away in 2020) Former aerospace scientist, professor, ISRO and IISc advisor
Roddam Narasimha was a pioneering Indian aerospace scientist known for his groundbreaking research in fluid dynamics and his key role in shaping India’s aerospace and space programmes.
92 years
1933-07-20
Bachelor of Engineering Master’s and Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering (California Institute of Technology)
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (Bengaluru)
Full Name: Roddam Narasimha
Nickname: Narasimha Sir
Country/State: India
Date of Birth: 1933-07-20
Languages Known: English Kannada Hindi
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Food Habit: Not Public
Religion: Not Publicly Known
Hobbies: Research writing Teaching Science outreach Reading
School: Government schools in Bengaluru
College: University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (Bengaluru)
Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Engineering Master’s and Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering (California Institute of Technology)
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 65 kg
Parents: Not Public
Siblings: Not Public
Marital Status: married
Wife: Sulochana Narasimha
Children: 1
Current Position: (He passed away in 2020) Former aerospace scientist, professor, ISRO and IISc advisor
Skills:
Net Worth: Not applicable (public service scientist)
Awards & Achievements: Padma Shri Padma Bhushan Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize Fellow of Indian National Science Academy Major contributions to fluid dynamics, aviation research, atmospheric flows Led policy and vision for Indian aerospace development Played pivotal advisory roles in ISRO and DRDO programmes Set up world-class research programs at IISc and NAL Recognised globally as one of India’s greatest aerospace researchers
Born in 1933 in Karnataka, Roddam Narasimha pursued engineering in Bengaluru before completing advanced studies at the California Institute of Technology under world-renowned scientists. He returned to India to build a strong foundation in aerospace research.
At IISc, he developed India’s most respected research programmes in turbulence, fluid mechanics, atmospheric dynamics, and aerodynamic design. As Director of National Aerospace Laboratories, he helped advance India’s aircraft development programmes including early studies related to LCA (Light Combat Aircraft).
He served on multiple national panels guiding ISRO, aviation policy, and scientific leadership. Narasimha believed in building India’s own intellectual capital, nurturing many scientists who later became leaders in aerospace engineering.
His contributions earned him the highest national honours in science and engineering. He passed away in December 2020, leaving behind a legacy of pioneering innovation in India’s aerospace evolution.
Remembered in multiple national science conferences marking India’s aerospace milestones, honouring his contributions to LCA and atmospheric science.
New educational initiatives emerging in aerospace research are being named in his memory.
IISc faculty continue to expand his research legacy in turbulence and simulation modelling.
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