Amity University has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Academic Excellence in Space Education and Research Award’, during India International Space Conclave-2025, organised by the Indian Space Association (ISpA), from 18th–19th November 2025. The award was conferred to Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Chancellor Amity University, by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Honourable Minister of Science & Technology.
Inaugurating the Conclave, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Honourable Minister of Science & Technology, stated, “The Conclave is a reaffirmation of Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision and increasing global interest in India’s Space Sector. India is fast emerging as a preferred destination for the Space sector, therefore, we must not only promote research in this area but our aim must be to make India a global leader in Space Science & Technology.”
Expressing his extreme pleasure on the occasion, Dr. Aseem Chauhan, Chancellor Amity University, stated, “It is a matter of great pride that Amity University has been honoured with ‘Academic Excellence in Space Education and Research Award’. This honor motivates us to push the frontiers of space science and education, and we remain committed to nurturing talent and fostering research that aligns with India’s space mission. The award also underscores Amity’s leadership in shaping the next generation of space professionals and reinforces its role in nation-building through cutting-edge space technology and interdisciplinary research.”
Dr. W. Selvamurthy, President, Amity Science, Technology & Innovation Foundation said, “We are greatly humbled by the honour bestowed upon Amity in recognition of its cutting-edge research and academic contributions, establishing Amity as a key player in nation-building through space tech and innovation. Amity University is extensively involved in space-related missions such as the Amity Plant Experimental Module in Space (APEMS), under ISRO's Spadex Mission, through which a biological payload was sent to space to study plant growth in microgravity. In addition, Amity’s initiatives such as AI-driven astronaut health monitoring, advanced remote-sensing analytics, and strong collaborations with ISRO and DRDO, aim to contribute to the Space Science and Technology Ecosystem of India, thereby striving to achieve the goal of ViksitBharat@2047.”
On this occasion, a Technical Report of the Indian DefSpace Symposium 2025, prepared by Amity Scientists was also released. In addition, Dr W. Selvamurthy, President ASTIF and Prof (Dr) Shivani Verma, Professor, Amity Institute of Space Science & Technology, participated as esteemed Panellists in various sessions which were organized during IISC-2025.