Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science

Links with references on my blog: historyofscience.in

References : https://historyofscience.in/2025/06/13/heros-journey-in-mechanics/

For references with links : https://historyofscience.in/2025/05/31/conversation-with-vijaykumar-krishnamurthy/

All links and references : https://historyofscience.in/2025/05/14/conversation-with-bejoy-thomas/

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References: https://historyofscience.in/2025/04/22/maths-mechanics-eureka/

Links and references can be found at: https://historyofscience.in/2025/03/12/all-episodes/

Links and references: https://historyofscience.in/2025/04/03/physics-portal-of-aristotle/

Thematic episodes and references used for each episode can be found at: https://historyofscience.in/2025/03/25/global-history-of-physics-audio-visual-essays/

Reference: https://historyofscience.in/2023/04/01/science-history-better-science/

More details on Vinita and references related to the episode can be found: https://historyofscience.in/2025/03/08/conversation-with-vinita-gowda/

This episode is based on an essay by G.V. Pavan Kumar - to be published in the journal Resonance (March 2025)

Vivek is a Chemist and Professor at TIFR-Bombay : https://www.nanocat.co.in/prof-vivek-polshettiwar.html Vivek’s research focuses on advanced nanomaterials,nanocatalysis, and climate change. He envisions developing next-generationcatalysts by controlling the shape and morphology of nanomaterials to optimizeactive site exposure. His team synthesizes nano-materials like metals, metaloxides, silica,...

Samrat is a Professor of Chemistry & Biology at IISERMohali: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aZsg5Yio8f1yJjSCJLQSCVbK4B6XqFpp/view In this episode, we discuss his passion for science,recalling dreams of attending the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangaloreand how he became a scientist. After earning a Ph. D. from IISc and postdoctoral work at The Scripps Research Institute, he became a P...

Karishma Kaushik is a medical doctor with a PhD in microbiology, led an independent lab at university & now heads IndiaBioscience as Executive Director: https://indiabioscience.org/authors/qw8pNKgnooLdJRA In this episode, we explored her intellectual journey through MD-PhD, motherhood, as a head of a research lab and now as a science leader who is passionate about science and its interface wit...

Siddharth is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay and a start-up cofounder. In this episode, we explore his intellectual journey across India and the US & learn how and why he does what he does. Siddharth’s lab webpage: https://www.ee.iitb.ac.in/~stallur/team/ . Siddharth’s start-up: https://nirixense.com/ In this episode, we explore his intellectual journey so far.  ...

Sangeeta is a materials physicist, Professor and Dean at Defence Institute of Advanced Technology(DIAT) Pune: https://snkalelab.wixsite.com/snkalelab (DIAT is a University supported by the Ministry of Defence, India)   She is also the Co-Director and Founder of Navyukti Innovations Private Limited , a start-up company working on Sensor Development and Healthcare Solutions.   In this episode, we ex...

I address the important question of why we need books with examples. I discuss the benefits of reading a physical book. #books #reading #science #nonfiction and #fiction

Ayan is an experimental optical physicist and a Professor at IISER Kolkata: https://www.iiserkol.ac.in/~ayan/group_leader.html . He is also a playwriter, theatre actor and a mentor to many science and arts enthusiasts. What drives him to do all these things? We discuss this, and many other things in this episode. References: 1.       “Group Leader | Light-Matter Lab.” Accessed December 2, 2024. ht...

Bhaskaran is an Electrical Engineer & a Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay: https://cnqt-group.org/?page_id=25 He is a quantum transport theorist, musician and long-distance runner. We explore his intellectual, musical and running journey. Also, don’t miss a segment on Bhaskaran playing the piano. References: 1.     “Bhaskaran Muralidharan [Department of Electrical Engineer...

Aninda Sinha is a theoretical physicist and a professor at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru: https://chep.iisc.ac.in/Personnel/asinha.html   He works at the interface of quantum field theory, superstrings and mathematical physics. In this episode, we explore his intellectual journey and discuss his recent work that led to a new series on pi generalizing Madava’s series.   References: 1.     ...

Chaitra is a political scientist, Associate Professor & Chair of Humanities at IISER Pune - https://www.iiserpune.ac.in/research/department/humanities-and-social-sciences/people/faculty/regular-faculty/chaitra-redkar/326 She explores modern Indian political thought through the lens of philosophy and history. In this episode, we discuss her intellectual journey in capturing an interesting trini...

References: Pavan Kumar, G. V. “Gerhard Herzberg (1904–1999): A Pioneer in Molecular Spectroscopy.” Resonance 29 (2024): 1339. https://www.ias.ac.in/describe/article/reso/029/10/1339-1345. Stoicheff, Boris. Gerhard Herzberg: An Illustrious Life in Science. Ottawa : Montréal ; Ithaca N.Y.: Canadian Forest Service,Canada, 2002. Stoicheff, Boris P. “Gerhard Herzberg PC CC. 25 December 1904 – 3 March...

Gautam is a theoretical physicist who is driven by curiosity. His explorations include superconductivity, biophysics, active matter, public health, art, music etc. He is a Professor & Dean at Ashoka University In this episode, we discuss his intellectual journey until now. References: 1.       Ashoka University. “Gautam Menon.” Accessed October 28, 2024. https://www.ashoka.edu.in/profile/gauta...

Chinmay is an author, historian and associate professor at IIM Ahmedabad: https://sites.google.com/site/chinmaytumbe/home . We explored his intellectual landscape of becoming a writer and a historian. We discuss his writing process and his experience of researching and teaching business history in a scientific & engaging way. Many related strands… Listen as we humanize science with history… Re...