The Asian Scientist 100
P. C. Agrawal
Professor
Institution
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Country
India
Field
Astronomy
Agrawal was one of the lead scientists involved in the launch of India’s first astronomy satellite, Astrosat, on September 28, 2015.
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