Hemalatha,K.Smt.

Chief Scientist

Area of Expertise

Made significant contributions in the areas of Parallel processing, Computer graphics, Software Development, MIS (Management Information Systems), System Administration, Network Administration and management, Computer and Telecommunication Network Management, Network Security, Firewall management, Biometric systems Management, Surveiillence Systems management, Secured Domain Implementation, IP Telephony implementation, VC Management, IT Infrastructure Management, Cyber Security, Knowledge Resource Management, Information Management and Digitization, Digital Archival Management.

Research Interests

Computer Network and Cyber Security

Academic_Qualification

Graduated with a B.E degree in Computer Science from Bangalore University in 1994.
Obtained M.S degree in Software Systems from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani in 2011

Professional Experience

Has 29 years of experience in CSIR-NAL as Scientist in various grades
Joined CSIR-NAL as Scientist-B and currently Chief Scientist from December 2022
Served as
• Head CNSSU (Computer Network Support and Services Unit) from October 2012 to January 2019
• Head Telephone Exchange from October 2012 to January 2024
• Joint Head, ASISD (Aerospace Software and Information Systems Division) from February 2019 to November 2021
• Head ICAST (Information Centre for Aerospace Science and Technology) from December 2021 to March 2025

Publication (ORCID ID/ Googal Scholar ID/ IRINS ID/ Vidwan ID

NIL

Awards and Honors

• Awarded the “Excellence Award in the field of ICT Infrastructure Support Services” during the years 2016-17 and 2020-21 under my leadership
• Recognized for Outstanding IT service rendered at CSIR-NAL during COVID-19 Pandemic and Nationwide lockdown, with a Certificate of Appreciation