Gopinath, a distinguished alumnus of PSG College of Technology (B.E., 1992), has assumed charge as Director of the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Hyderabad.
An Outstanding Scientist with over three decades of service in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Gopinath has contributed to the indigenous development of materials and components for the Kaveri Engine Programme.
In his new role, he will lead DMRL’s efforts in developing advanced strategic materials, promoting self-reliance in strategic material technologies, and strengthening industry-academia collaboration.
PSG Institutions extend their best wishes to Gopinath for his continued contributions to India’s defence research and technology.
DMRL is a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) dedicated to the development of advanced materials for India’s defence sector.
According to The Hindu, before his appointment, Gopinath served as an Outstanding Scientist and Associate Director at DMRL, where he led several high-priority aeronautical materials projects and core research programmes.
He joined DRDO in 1994 and spent more than three decades contributing to the development of indigenous technologies critical to India’s national security. Between 1994 and 2008, he played a key role in the indigenous development of materials and components for the Kaveri engine programme, working closely with multiple industries.
After moving to DMRL in 2008, he focused on advancing high-temperature materials and specialised naval steels, contributing significantly to the development of critical technologies for India’s naval and aerospace platforms.
