Shri Sreekumar G Pillai assumes charge as Director, IGCAR
Shri Sreekumar G Pillai, an Outstanding Scientist and Deputy Chief Executive, Nuclear Recycle Board, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, has been appointed as the new Director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, from January 1, 2026, succeeding Shri C G Karhadkar, who retired on December 31, 2025.
Shri Sreekumar G Pillai, an Outstanding Scientist and Deputy Chief Executive, Nuclear Recycle Board, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, has been appointed as the new Director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, from January 1, 2026, succeeding Shri C G Karhadkar, who retired on December 31, 2025. This leadership transition strengthens IGCAR’s focus on advanced nuclear research, aligning with India's atomic energy goals.
Shri Pillai holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Calicut University. He joined the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, in 1990 and served there for 35 years in various roles. His career began at the Plutonium Plant in Trombay as Shift Charge Engineer, progressing to Senior Process Engineer and Superintendent (Operations).