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Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science

G V Pavan Kumar
Physics
Education
Science Education
Spintronics
Aristotle
Condensed Matter Physics
Biophysics
Climate Change
Science Communication
Interdisciplinary Research
IIT Kharagpur
Teaching Methods
Samrat Mukhopadhyay
Pedagogy
Philosophy Of Science
Quantum Mechanics
Sadi Carnot
Philosophy
Quantum Photonics
Optics

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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Professor of Physics, experimentalist in condensed matter physics
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune
Episode: Ep 126 - Conversation with Ashna Bajpai: Low Temperature Physics, Magnetic Oxides & Spintronics | IISER Pune
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Professor, Physics Department, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune (ISEP Pune)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune
Episode: Ep 125: Conversation with Prasad Subramanian - Electrical Engineering to Plasma-Astrophysics & Space-Weather
Dilip Mampallil
Associate professor, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tirupati; writer and science communicator
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tirupati
Episode: Ep 124 - Book Talk - Dileep Mampallil - We May Not Be Alone, Yet Alone
Binay Panda
Professor at the School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Episode: Ep 123: Conversation with Binay Panda - Genome Tech, Open Science & Cycling | JNU
Sanjit Mitra
Senior professor at IUCAAPune; LIGO India Science Spokesperson
Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA); LIGO India
Episode: Ep 122 : Conversation with Sanjit Mitra - LIGO-India, Scientifically Speaking... | IUCAA, Pune
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Professor at IIT Gandhinagar; expert in gravitational physics and black hole thermodynamics
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Episode: Ep 121 : Conversation with Sudipta Sarkar - Black Hole Thermodynamics to Gravitational Waves | IIT-G
Renny Thomas
Professor of Sociology focused on Sociology of Science and Social Anthropology of Science
Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (ISER Bhopal)
Episode: Ep 120: Conversation with Renny Thomas - Sociology of Science -- An Indian Perspective
Debarati Chatterjee
Professor at IUCAA Pune, chair of Education and Public Outreach of LIGO India, Pint of Science director
IUCAA Pune; LIGO India; Pint of Science
Episode: Ep 119: Conversation with Debarati Chatterjee - North Star of Pint of Science - India | IUCAA, Pune

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Ep 126 - Conversation with Ashna Bajpai: Low Temperature Physics, Magnetic Oxides & Spintronics | IISER Pune
Q: So Ashna, give us a gist of making of Ashna, the physicist. Tell us a little bit about your background, your upbringing and how you really got interested in physics.
She describes growing up across small towns in MP, a math-leaning start, a pivotal influence from a professor who sparked curiosity in quantum mechanics, and a shift from theory to hands-on experimental work during her PhD, which solidified her passion for physics.
Ep. 107 : Conversation with Aparna Deshpande - A Passion for Physics & Education | IISER Pune
Q: What was your transition like from India to the US for higher studies and research?
She discusses choosing experimental work over pure theory, joining STM groups in Ohio University and later Northwestern, and finding a path that aligned with her interests in nanoscale manipulation and materials.
Ep. 107 : Conversation with Aparna Deshpande - A Passion for Physics & Education | IISER Pune
Q: Tell us how you first got interested in science and what formative years looked like.
Aparna describes coming from a humble background in Mumbai, early interest in teaching, and a shift from a love of teaching to studying physics, aided by exposure to practical labs and mentors in college.
Ep 108 : Conversation with Amit Agarwal | Quantum Transport & Theoretical Physics | IIT Kanpur
Q: Can you describe the pivotal moments that shaped your shift from pure theory to experimental collaboration?
Amit explains that after recognizing the different languages of theory and experiment, he deliberately started focusing on problems that could be probed or tuned experimentally, leading to productive collaborations and tangible predictions.
Ep. 104 : Conversation with Shivprasad Patil - Nanomechanics to Biophysics with a Force | IISER Pune
Q: Yeah. Shiva, give us a gist about your origins. Where were you born? What was your background which brought you to science?
The conversation outlines a village upbringing in Maharashtra, influences from local teachers, early interests in chemistry and physics, schooling and college choices, and the realization through mentors that scientific research required hands-on work and perseverance. The path includes transitions from BSc to MSc, exposure to cutting-edge instrumentation, and the eventual discovery of IITs and research institutes that shaped the trajectory toward experimental physics and nanomechanics.

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A thought-provoking series that centers on scientific careers, history of science, and the philosophy behind physical sciences. Conversations frequently probe how researchers navigate cross-disciplinary paths, the practicalities of instrumentation and data across fields, and the sociology of scientific communities in India. Episodes often pair established scientists with mentors or peers to explore career journeys, research ecosystems, mentorship, and public engagement, offering a grounded view of how science progresses in practice rather than in abstraction. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on humanizing science—sharing personal stories, cultural contexts, and the societal role of science outreach—making it helpful for listeners who want ... more

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