HON’BLE SECRETORY MOES
Dr. M. Ravichandran
Personal Info:
Date of Birth: 18 May 1965
Present Affiliation: Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), October 11, 2021 onwards
Present Address: Prithvi Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003
Phone: —
Email: secretary@moes.gov.in
Education:
Ph.D degree in Physics from University of Pune
Director at NCPOR, Goa (2016-2021)
Scientist in Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (ESSO-IITM), Pune (1988 to 1997)
National Institute of Ocean Technology (ESSO-NIOT), Chennai (1997-2001)
Bio-Data:
Important Positions held:
| Years | Institution | Position held |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2021 onwards | Ministry of Earth Sciences, Prithvi Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003 | Secretary |
| 2018-present | Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) of International Science Council (Capacity Building) | Vice-President |
| 2016-present | International Arctic Science committee (IASC) Alternate Delegate-India, Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Indian Rep: Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs Alternate Delegate-India, Antarctic Treaty System | Council Member |
| 2012 to 2016 | Indian Ocean Panel of GOOS/CLIVAR, Climate Research program of WCRP | Co-Chair |
| 2005 to 2016 | International Argo Steering Team & Regional Argo Co-ordinator for the Indian Ocean | Member |
| 2010- 2017 | SIBER (Sustained Indian Ocean Biogeochemical and Ecological Research ) Scientific Steering Committee | Member |
Editor:
Pre and Applied Geophysics (Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences) (2015 to present)