Indian-American named Nasa's chief technologist: All you need to know about A C Charania

NEW DELHI: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) has appointed an Indian-American as its chief technologist, a role that involves serving as principal advisor to the space agency's administrator, Bill Nelson, on technology policy and programmes.
A C Charania, an aerospace industry expert, joined Nasa in his new role on January 3.
All you need to know about A C Charania:
He replaces another Indian-American scientist Bhavya Lal, who served as acting chief technologist prior to Charania's appointment.
The chief technologist will align Nasa's agency-wide technology investments with mission needs across six mission directorates and oversee technology collaboration with other federal agencies, the private sector, and external stakeholders, Nasa said in a statement.
The position works within Nasa's Office for Technology, Policy, and Strategy.
"The rate of advancement we seek in the 21st century is dependent upon selecting and maturing a portfolio of technologies into systems to execute our missions," Charania said, adding: "With this in mind, there are incredible opportunities in partnerships within and outside of Nasa. I now look forward to the opportunity to work with the entire community to increase the rate of space and aviation progress."
(With inputs from agencies)