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Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science

G V Pavan Kumar
Science Education
IIT Kharagpur
Pedagogy
Sadi Carnot
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Thermodynamics
Academic Challenges
Philosophy Of Science
Paleobiology
Polymer Science
Mumbai
Heat Engines
Mentorship
Barefoot Philosophers
Indian Academia
Optics
Physics
Computational Chemistry
Marine Ecology
Climate Change

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 t... more

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Episode: Ep. 91 : Conversation with Vinita Gowda - A Botanist's Journey Through Fauna & Flora | IISER Bhopal
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Episode: Ep 82 – Conversation with Bhaskaran Muralidharan: Playing the Music of Electron Transport| IIT Bombay

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Host of Pratidhvani, focusing on the intersection of physics, philosophy, and education.

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Ep. 54 - Conversation with Dibakar Roy Chowdhury : Metamaterials & Terahertz Technology
Q: So, what motivated you to return to India after working abroad?
I wanted to create a world-class research environment in a private university setting and contribute to nurturing young researchers.
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Q: What were the general lessons you drew out of your PhD, Dibakar?
You must accept frustration and failure, as they are part of the research process. Success is a small part of the journey.
Ep 68: Conversation with Joy Mitra – An experimental physicist who tinkers with nano-interfaces
Q: What was your broad learning in slightly broader context of not only just the physics, but how did it also open up your view on physics in general and science?
The exposure to diverse scientific discussions and interactions with peers greatly influenced Joy's worldview on physics.
Ep 68: Conversation with Joy Mitra – An experimental physicist who tinkers with nano-interfaces
Q: Can you give us a kind of brief overview of your origins?
Joy was born in Kolkata and had a strong academic background, having studied in historically significant institutions.
Ep. 77: Conversation with Chinmay Tumbe - Hitchhiking History of Modern India | IIM Ahmedabad
Q: How do you balance between broad and specific topics in your writing?
He emphasizes structuring his writing around specific topics while maintaining a broader narrative that connects various ideas.

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