May 02, 1972Nanded, Maharashtra, India52 years oldTaurus
About Chandreshekar Sonwane
Chandrashekar Sonwane (born May 2, 1972) is an Indian American scientist at Aerojet Rocketdyne, Canoga Park, California.
He is also an elected member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts.
Shekar is member of Space Launch System (NASA), Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Associate Fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Fellow of Institute of Engineering and Technology, Fellow of Institution of Chemical Engineers, Fellow of Engineers Australia, and Fellow of Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Shekar is known significant contributions to the space launch, air breathing propulsion and chemical and power industries and is supporting Aerojet Rocketdyne efforts in several space/defense including: Space Launch System (NASA) – Manned mission to Mars, The DARPA XS-P Phantom Express Reusable Launcher, The development of affordable solid rocket motors for tactical and space applications (DOD) and the maturation of rotating detonation engine technology for power, space propulsion and defense applications (ARPA-E & DOE).
Shekar is specifically known for his patents and Applications around the globe.
He has led patent applications in China, Japan, Europe, United States and other parts of the world.