Heartiest congratulations IIT Kanpur alumnus Dr. Pawan Goenka (BT/ME/1975), Chairman, Indian National Space Promotion (IN-SPACe) for being conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri 2025.

Dr. Goenka’s recent contributions in uplifting the country’s space economy while also powering private entrepreneurs to drive this growth has created immense impact in the growth of the sector.

He is internationally recognized for his pioneering work in engine tribology. His methods for the analysis of engine bearing and engine friction still remain in use as a common reference in automotive engineering. He is an expert in vehicular emission control and alternative fuels.

We are proud of Dr. Goenka’s achievements and congratulate him on receiving this honour.