[2] She traces her first interest in science to trying to replicate an electronic bell from her physics textbook and shorting out the electrical circuits in her home, much to her father's delight.
[2] Vinod Krishan's post-secondary academic career began with earning a BSc Degree (Physics, Chemistry & Maths) in 1966 and M.Sc.
[5] Vinod Krishan is recipient of the Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Research Award for Space Sciences for the year 1991.
[6] For many years she was also an active member of the International Astronomical Union, including hosting the 142nd Symposium in Bangalore, India, 1–5 December 1989.
[9] She edited proceedings of many conferences on solar and plasma physics including the IAU symposium (1989)[8] in addition to being the chief Editor of the Bulletin of the Astronomical Society Of India for several years.