PROF. GOVINDARAJAN ETHIRAJAN WON NOBEL PROFESSOR AWARD IN THE FIELD OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS Artificial Intelligence INDIA

Prof. Govindarajan Ethirajan is an eminent scientist, academician, and entrepreneur with an illustrious career spanning over 49 years in industry, academia, research, and administration. He is the Chairman of Pentagram Group of Companies, India and the Founder President of Pentagram Research Centre (P) Ltd., Hyderabad. Trained as an Electronics Engineer and a Professor of Signal Processing, he has guided more than 100 Ph.D. scholars, supervised 60+ M.S./M.Tech theses and 40+ B.Tech projects, and conducted 18 Ph.D. viva examinations across India and abroad.

His academic engagements have included invited talks at leading institutions such as IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, University of Maryland, Georgia Institute of Technology, MIT Lincoln Laboratory (USA), University of Aegean (Greece), Kepler University (Austria), Russian Academy of Sciences (Siberia), and several Indian universities.

Research Contributions & Publications

Prof. Govindarajan Ethirajan is a prolific researcher with over 105 research journal publications, 24 indexed research papers, 40 international conference presentations, 6 national conferences, and 2 technical reports. His research spans symbolic computing, signal and image processing, digital filters, pattern recognition, artificial intelligence, and cyber security.

He has authored six seminal books, including Symbolic Computing – Signal and Image Processing, Foundations of Information Technology, and a classified work on Electronic Order of Battle Records of Military Radars published by the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India. His contributions have also extended to the development of cutting-edge projects such as Logical Image Processing Systems (LIPS), Digital Food & Health Initiatives, Automated Currency Checking Systems, and Underwater Surveillance Systems.

Academic & Global Honors

Prof. Govindarajan Ethirajan has received extraordinary international recognition, including:

  • Distinguished Scientist and Man of the Millennium Award, Who’s Who, Cambridge (2000).

  • Who’s Who in the World, Marquis Bibliographical Records, USA (2010 & 2018).

  • Rashtriya Gaurav Award (2012), India International Friendship Society, New Delhi.

  • Veda Vedi Vibhushana Award (2013), felicitated by H.H. Swami Ramdev.

  • Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Gold Medal Award (2015).

  • Elected Foreign Full Member (Academician), Russian Academy of Engineering (2025).

  • Commendation from the Indian Navy for his classified book on electronic warfare (1980).

Academic Leadership & Editorial Roles

  • Editor: AMSE (France), Royal Academy of Doctors (Spain), IEEE, IET.

  • Special Invitee: Russian Academy of Sciences, Siberian Branch.

  • Elected Member: International Federation of Systems Research, Johannes Kepler University, Austria.

  • Fellow: African Center for Cyberlaw and Cybercrime Prevention (UN-sponsored).

  • Member of numerous global scientific bodies and an invited keynote speaker at international symposia.

Projects & Consultancy

Prof. Govindarajan Ethirajan has successfully led 13 major projects, ranging from AI-driven image processing to defense-related research, cybersecurity, healthcare technology, and national digital initiatives. He has raised multi-million-dollar venture funding proposals for advanced computing and intelligent systems, alongside projects funded by AICTE, private industries, and government agencies.

Books & Knowledge Dissemination

  • 6 Books Authored, covering symbolic computing, IT foundations, and advanced signal processing.

  • Numerous student projects supervised in cutting-edge fields such as neural automata, GIS systems, watermarking, digital filters, collision avoidance systems, and biomedical applications.

Eligibility for Nobel Professor Award

With nearly five decades of contributions to science and technology, 105 research publications, 100+ Ph.D. supervisions, pioneering books, and internationally acclaimed projects, Prof. Govindarajan Ethirajan has established himself as a global scientific leader. His recognition by Russian Academy of Sciences, Cambridge Who’s Who, Marquis Who’s Who, American and European academies, and multiple prestigious awards demonstrates his exceptional impact on research and innovation.

For his unparalleled achievements in engineering sciences, global scientific diplomacy, and mentorship of hundreds of researchers worldwide, Prof. Govindarajan Ethirajan is highly deserving of the Nobel Professor Award in Scientific Laurels