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Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science

G V Pavan Kumar

Namaste, Hola, & Welcome from G.V. Pavan Kumar. Pratidhvani (ಪ್ರತಿಧ್ವನಿ/प्रतिध्वनि) means reflection or resonance (of sound). Here, the aim is to resonate with knowledge & humanize science. The podcast conversation has two themes: 1) Intellectual journey of scientists, philosophers and historians of science; 2) History & Philosophy of Physical Sciences & Technology I am a Professor of Physics at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, India. I run this

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Ep. 32 : Let Go the Ego - Some lessons from History...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/12/13

This is a solo episode by Pavan. It is in audio-visual form on YouTube and Spotify. In other platforms, it is audio only. For references, please consult the video formats.

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01:30:22

Ep. 31: Conversation with Nirmal Raj - Hunting Dark...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/12/05

Nirmal is an astroparticle theoretical physicist actively searching for dark matter and its constituents. He is also very passionate about communicating physics to a broad audience. He is an Assistant Professor at IISc, Bengaluru: http://nirmalraj.wikidot.com/ This episode discusses his intellectual journey from Engineering Physics at IIT to optics, condensed matter physics, particle physics, and dark matter. Through this journey, we learn how he developed an interest in this field and his

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01:24:55

Ep. 30: Conversation with Angshuman Nag - Quantum...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/11/28

Angshuman Nag is an experimentalist who combines physical and material chemistry to prepare advanced materials such as doped quantum dots and perovskite nanocrystals. He is an Associate Professor at IISER-Pune:https://angshumaniiserpune.wixsite.com/grouppage/current-members This episode discusses his intellectual journey from Silchar-IIT-Gauhati-IISc/JNCASR Bengaluru-U Chicago- IISER-Pune. Through this journey, we learn how he developed an interest and expertise in material chemistry and his

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Ep. 29 : Conversation with Jasjeet Singh Bagla -...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/11/21

Jasjeet is an astrophysicist exploring the cosmos and is intrigued by the learning process. He is a Professor at IISER-Mohali: https://web.iisermohali.ac.in/Faculty/jasjeet/index.html In this 2-hour+ conversation, we discuss his biography - a journey through Agra, Delhi, IUCAA-Pune, Cambridge, Harvard and back to India. We discuss his work on N-body simulations in the context of cosmology, TreePM, teaching, mentorship and learning process. Also a short segment in Punjabi. Listen as we humanize

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Ep 28 : Conversation with Nirmalya Kajuri -...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/11/14

Nirmalya is an Assistant Professor at IIT Mandi : https://sites.google.com/view/nirmalya-kajuri/ He is a theoretical physicist and an excellent science communicator who writes in various social media forums. In this 'emergence' conversation, we discussed his research interest and what draws him towards science communication. Listen as we humanize science... References : X (formerly Twitter). “Nirmalya Kajuri (@Kaju_Nut) / X,” December 26, 2022. https://twitter.com/Kaju_Nut. “Nirmalya

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02:18:34

Ep. 27: Conversation with Srabanti Chaudhury –...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/11/07

Srabanti is a theoretical chemist interested in biophysics and chemical physics. She is an Associate Professor at IISER-Pune. Her webpage: https://sites.google.com/site/srabantic01/home In this episode, we discuss her: •biography and career trajectory •interest in mathematics followed by chemistry •Work during MSc, PhD and postdoc •Current research •Motherhood and her life lessons •Many other exciting things… References: 1.“Srabanti Chaudhury.” Accessed November 7, 2023.

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Ep. 26 : Conversation with Sourabh Dube - Punekar...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/10/31

Sourabh Dube is an experimental particle physicist interested in computation and machine learning. He is an Associate Professor at the physics department, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune. His webpage link: http://sites.iiserpune.ac.in/~sdub:/. In this conversation, we discussed his Biography, career trajectory, growing up in Pune. His Fergusson College experience, PhD and postdoc time in the USA. His thoughts on Experimental particle physics and its interface

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00:53:56

Ep. 25 : Conversation with Kasturi Saha -...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/10/24

Kasturi Saha is an Associate Professor of Electric Engineering at IIT Bombay. Her research interests include Hybrid quantum systems – cavities coupled to colour defect Quantum sensing and imaging with NV-centers in diamond and allied research areas Her webpage:⁠ https://www.ee.iitb.ac.in/~kasturis/index.php/the-team/⁠ In this episode, we discuss an emerging topic in quantum technologies - Nanodiamonds and quantum Photonics! Listen as we humanize science... References : IIT Bombay

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Ep. 24 : Conversation with Dibyendu Nandi - Solar...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/10/17

Dibyendu Nandi is a Professor at IISER Kolkata. His webpage: https://www.iiserkol.ac.in/~dnandi/ His research includes solar astrophysics, sun spots, magnetohydrodynamics and the recent Aditya L1 mission. In this episode, we discussed his biography, research and teaching astrophysics, his thoughts on science in India, a short segment in Bengali and many other things. Listen as we humanize science. References: “Center of Excellence in Space Sciences India | CESSI.” Accessed October 14, 2023

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Ep. 23 : Conversation with Sudeshna Sinha - Nonlinear...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/10/07

Sudeshna Sinha is a Professor at IISER Mohali. She works on areas related to nonlinear dynamics, complex systems, and networks. Her webpage : https://web.iisermohali.ac.in/dept/physics/Sudeshna_Sinha.html In this episode, we discussed her biography, career trajectory, her current research interest, thoughts on science in India, a short segment in Bengali, and her future plans. Listen, as we humanize science... “DPS - People - Sudeshna Sinha.” Accessed October 1, 2023.

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02:29:59

Ep. 22 : Conversation with Vishwesha Guttal -...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/09/26

Vishwesha is a physicist turned ecologist. He is an associate professor in centre for ecological sciences at Indian institute of science BengaluruHis webpage : https://ces.iisc.ac.in/?q=user/36. In this episode we discuss his biography education and research experience at IIT Kanpur, Ohio State University, Princeton and IISc laboratory research interests love for teaching fatherhood and work-life balance interests in philosophy of science thoughts on science in India Listen, as we

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Ep. 21 : Conversation with Biman Nath : Cosmologist &...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/09/19

Biman Nath is a cosmologist and a Professor at Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru His webpage : https://wwws.rri.res.in/~biman/ He is also bi-lingual author (non-fiction+fiction) We discuss his bio, growing up in Assam, career trajectory in India & US, his research, books, writing process ++ his current research interest in cosmology especially related to diffuse gases and deliberated on some contemporary questions. on a variety of books he has authored and what motivated him to write

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Ep. 20 : Conversation with Arindam Ghosh : Condensed...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/09/12

Bio from his website : Arindam Ghosh is a Professor at the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science. He did his PhD at the Indian Institute of Science on probing metal-insulator transition and Coulomb interaction effect in doped semiconductors in 2000, following which he worked in Cambridge University, UK, as a post doctoral researcher. His current research interests include the transport properties of two-dimensional electronic systems in semiconductors, carbon-based low-dimensional

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Ep. 19 : Conversation with M.S. Santhanam - Complex...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/09/05

I am delighted to introduce you to my guest on this episode : M S Santhanam “Website of M. S. Santhanam.” Accessed September 5, 2023. http://sites.iiserpune.ac.in/~santh/. Santhanam is a physicist and a professor in dept. of physics at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune He is a theoretical physicist, and his research interest include a variety of topics including chaos and nonlinear dynamics, quantum chaos, quantum computation and machine learning, statistical physics, complex

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Ep. 18: Conversation with Kaneenika Sinha -...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/08/29

Kaneenika Sinha is a mathematician and is as associate professor in department of mathematics at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune. She is a number theorist, and her research interest is in analytic number theory and arithmetic statistics of modular forms. Kaneenika did her PhD from Queen's University in Canada, and spent a few years as post doc in Univ of Toronto, Univ of Alberta and Mathematical Sciences Research Institute, Berkeley. She started her independent career at

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Ep 17: Conversation with E. Arunan - The Physical...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/08/22

E Arunan is a physical chemist and Professor at Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru webpage : https://ipc.iisc.ac.in/~ea/arunan_cv_December2020.html twitter : https://twitter.com/earunan?lang=en In this episode (2 hour+) we discussed his biography, learning science in Tamil, his transition from Madurai to Madras to Delhi to Kansas and finally to IISc Bangalore. We discuss about his work including microwave spectroscopy, hydrogen bonding, Indian

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Ep 07 : Two Chandrasekhars and their students

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/08/22

I discuss the legacy of two important individuals Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and Sivaramakrishna Chandrasekhar and their students. I highlight their styles of doing research and how they inspired important schools of thought. I emphasize the role of economic privilege and gender. I discuss Bimala Buti and mention about interesting books on women in science : Lilavatis Daughters and Lab Hopping. References : 1. “Bimla Buti.” In Wikipedia, February 8, 2023.

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Ep 16: Indian Prof's 15 lessons

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/08/16

I share 15 lessons that I have learnt as an Indian Professor, academic scientist, teacher and a citizen... This is an audio-visual episode. The video is available on youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVIRTkGrtbrsYaCGtmHK2MVMRlWg9zFPC References : Kumar, G. V. Pavan. “12 Years as a Faculty Member in India – 12 Lessons.” Scatterings (blog), May 25, 2022. https://backscattering.blog/2022/05/25/12-years-as-a-faculty-in-india-12-lessons/. “A Case for Compassionate Rationality.”

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Ep. 15 : Conversation with Ranjini Bandyopadhyay -...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/08/08

Ranjini is an experimental soft condensed matter physicist. She is a Professor at Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru. Ranjini's lab webpage : https://ranjinibandyopadhy.wixsite.com/complexfluids She and her lab have been working on fascinating experiments on soft squishy matter including : Structure-dynamics correlations in colloidal suspensions; Mixed clay dispersions; Active colloids (synthesis and the study of active glasses); Interfacial instabilities and many other things. In this episode

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Ep. 14 : Conversation with Amitabh Joshi - The...

Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science ·

2023/08/01

Amitabh Joshi is a Professor in EVOLUTIONARY AND ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY UNIT at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Adv Sci Research, Bengaluru. He is also a poet in Urdu and English (and occasionally, Persian). his lab webpage : https://sites.google.com/view/ebl-jncasr/home his twitter link : https://twitter.com/joshiamitabhevo?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor In this episode, we discussed him becoming a biologist; his journey in to the realm of genetics and evolutionary biology; science

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