| Full Name |
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam |
| Date of Birth |
15 October 1931 |
| Place of Birth |
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Date of Death |
27 July 2015 |
| Place of Death |
Shillong, Meghalaya, India |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
India |
| Education |
St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli (Physics); Madras Institute of Technology (Aerospace Engineering) |
| Profession |
Aerospace scientist, Defence scientist, Politician, Author |
| Years of Activity |
1950s-2015 |
| Brief Information |
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was an Indian aerospace scientist who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. He played a pivotal role in India's civilian space program and military missile development. Kalam was also a prolific writer and educator, known for his inspirational works and dedication to fostering scientific temper among youth. |