Rabindra Puraskar
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Biman B. Nath
ビマン・ビー・ナス
Biman B. Nath
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1964-01-01 （Assam, India）
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- English, Bengali
- Residence History
- Assam (birthplace) → Bangalore (Raman Research Institute)
Career
- Occupations
- educator, scientist, cosmologist, astrophysicist, author (English & Bengali)
- Active Years
- 1992-2025
- Affiliations
- Raman Research Institute, International Astronomical Union (IAU), Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narsing H S School | — | — | — | — | India |
| Gurucharan College, Silchar | — | — | — | — | India |
| Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi | Faculty of Science | Department of Physics | B.Sc. | — | India |
| University of Maryland, College Park | — | Astronomy/Astrophysics | Ph.D. | 〜1992 | United States |
Narsing H S School
Country:
India
Gurucharan College, Silchar
Country:
India
Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi
Faculty of Science
/ Department of Physics
Degree:
B.Sc.
Country:
India
Bachelor's degree in Physics (year unknown)
University of Maryland, College Park
Astronomy/Astrophysics
Degree:
Ph.D.
Period:
〜1992
Year of Graduation:
1992
Country:
United States
Doctorate (1992)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Rabindra Puraskar | First Light in the Universe | Science writing | — | 受賞 |
| 2005 | Vikram Sarabhai Research Award (Space Science) | — | — | Physical Research Laboratory | 受賞 |
| — | Indira Gandhi Prize (for popularization of science) | — | 科学普及 | Indian National Science Academy | 共同受賞（BN Dwivediと共有） |
| 2000 | Humboldt Research Fellowship | — | — | Alexander von Humboldt Foundation | 受賞 |
| 2004 | JILA Visiting Fellow | — | — | Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics (JILA) | フェローシップ |
Rabindra Puraskar
2005
Work:
First Light in the Universe
Category:
Science writing
Result:
受賞
Vikram Sarabhai Research Award (Space Science)
2005
Organization:
Physical Research Laboratory
Result:
受賞
Indira Gandhi Prize (for popularization of science)
Category:
科学普及
Organization:
Indian National Science Academy
Result:
共同受賞（BN Dwivediと共有）
Humboldt Research Fellowship
2000
Organization:
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Result:
受賞
JILA Visiting Fellow
2004
Organization:
Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics (JILA)
Result:
フェローシップ
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
First Light in the Universe
2002 Popular science (Bengali)An accessible account of the early universe, first light, and related cosmological concepts for general readers.
cosmologybig bang and early universescience popularization
Dawn of the Universe
2005 Popular science (English)Explains the physics of the early universe in English, combining educational clarity with a researcher's perspective.
cosmologyastrophysicseducation
Song of Stars
2006 Popular science (Bengali)A Bengali book that introduces stars and the universe in a lyrical and approachable way.
starswonder of the universescience popularization
Eyes on the Sky: The Story of Telescope
2010 History of science / PopularA clear account of the invention and development of telescopes and observing techniques.
history of telescopesobservational techniqueshistory of science
The Story of Helium and the Birth of Astrophysics
2013 History / History of scienceTraces the discovery of helium and its role in the development of astrophysics in an interdisciplinary historical study.
history of elementshistory of astrophysics
Homi J Bhabha: A renaissance man among scientists
2022 Biography / History of scienceA biography of Homi J. Bhabha covering his life, scientific legacy, and vision for India. Described by The Asian Age as an authentic biography.
biographyscience policyhistory of science in India
Nothing is Blue
2009 FictionA work of fiction including short and medium-length pieces that reflect a scientist's perspective on people and society.
fictionhuman drama
The Tattooed Fakir
2014 NovelA historically rooted novel that received several reviews after publication.
historyfiction
The Violent Universe
2023 Popular science (Bengali)A popular-science book in Bengali introducing violent and dynamic phenomena in the universe.
high-energy astrophysicscosmic phenomena
Translations of Rachel Carson (selected writings)
2024 Translation (Bengali)A collection translating articles and letters by Rachel Carson into Bengali.
translationenvironmental thought
Bibliography
- Mohabishwer Prothom Aalo (First Light in the Universe) (2002)
- Dawn of the Universe (2005)
- Nokkhotrer gaan (Song of Stars) (2006)
- Eyes on the Sky: The Story of Telescope (2010)
- The Story of Helium and the Birth of Astrophysics (2013)
- Nothing is Blue (2009)
- The Tattooed Fakir (2014)
- Homi J Bhabha: A renaissance man among scientists (2022)
- Stars and Life on Earth (2022)
- Solar System in Verse (2022/2023)
- Ashanto Mahabishwo (The Violent Universe) (2023)
- Bishmoye tai jaage (Translations of Rachel Carson) (2024)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- clear, explanatory popular-science stylenarrative that blends researcher perspective with accessibilitybilingual writing in Bengali and English
- Recurring Motifs
- relationship between the cosmos and humanityhistory of science and biographies of scientistspoetic depictions of astronomical phenomena
Legacy
Combining scholarly research with a wide range of popular-science books and fiction, he has contributed to public understanding of astronomy and cosmology in India. He has authored over 100 research papers and is recognized for both research and science communication.
Academic Societies
- International Astronomical Union (IAU)
Trivia
- Has authored/co-authored over 120 research papers (counts vary by source).
- Professor at Raman Research Institute in Bangalore.
- Writes both fiction and non-fiction in English and Bengali.
- Received the Vikram Sarabhai Research Award in 2005.