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Ramesh Chandra Parida

ラメシュ・チャンドラ・パリダ

Ramesh Chandra Parida

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1947-01-04 （Jamapara, Kendrapara, Odisha, India）
Nationality
India
Languages
Odia, English
Residence History
Jamapara (Kendrapara district) → Karilopatana (schooling) → Cuttack (Ravenshaw College) → Bhubaneswar (employment/residence)

Career

Occupations
Chemist, Academic, Popular science writer, Essayist / Columnist
Active Years
1968-
Affiliations
College of Basic Science and Humanities, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Godavarish College, Banapur, Government Arts and Science College, Daman, Regional Research Laboratory, Jorhat, Aeronautics College, Sunabeda (former Principal), Odisha Sahitya Akademi (member)
Memberships
Odisha Sahitya Akademi

Education

Ravenshaw College (now unitary University)
Chemistry
Degree: B.Sc. (Hons)
Period: 在学〜1966年
Year of Graduation: 1966
Country: India
B.Sc. (Hons) completed
Ravenshaw College (now unitary University)
Chemistry
Degree: M.Sc. (Chemistry)
Period: 在学〜1968年
Year of Graduation: 1968
Country: India
M.Sc. in Chemistry
Utkal University
Chemistry (rice protein research)
Degree: Ph.D.
Period: 〜1990年
Year of Graduation: 1990
Country: India
Ph.D. awarded for research on rice protein; published ~20 research papers on the topic.

Awards

Sahitya Academy Award (listed)
Organization: Sahitya Akademi / Odisha Sahitya Akademi
Result: 受賞
Odisha Bigyan Academy Award
Organization: Odisha Bigyan Academy
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Bigyanika

Popular science

An introductory/popular science work aiming to explain scientific concepts to general readers.

science popularizationeducation

Bigyan Re Nutan Diganta

Popular science

A book introducing new trends and discoveries in science to general readers.

modern sciencehistory of science

Lipira Computer Sikshya

Computer basics / Popular science

An accessible introduction to computer basics aimed at general and younger readers.

computer educationtechnology outreach

Laser Super Conductivity

Science explanation

A book explaining topics in physics such as lasers and superconductivity for lay readers.

physicsadvanced technology

DNA and After

Life science / Popular science

An overview of DNA research, its applications, and ethical/social implications.

molecular biologybioethics

Cloning

Life science / Popular science

A popular science examination of cloning technologies, their scientific basis, and societal debates.

geneticstechnology and society

Bibliography

  • Bigyanika
  • Bigyan Re Nutan Diganta
  • Lipira Computer Sikshya
  • Laser Super Conductivity
  • DNA and After
  • Cloning

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Clear, accessible expositionUse of metaphors and concrete examplesReader-friendly tone aimed at children and general audiences
Recurring Motifs
Linking science to everyday lifeEducation and outreachScience popularization in regional language (Odia)

Legacy

A chemist and prolific writer of popular science in Odia and English. He played a leading role in science outreach in Odisha, contributing to public understanding through numerous books and articles for children and general readers.

Academic Societies

  • Odisha Sahitya Akademi

Trivia

  • Reportedly wrote ~3,000 articles and ~80 books in Odia (figures vary by source).
  • In English authored ~300 articles and ~11 books (reported).
  • Awarded Ph.D. by Utkal University in 1990 for research on rice protein.
  • Long-serving faculty at the College of Basic Science and Humanities; retired in 2007 (held positions up to Professor and Head).
  • Edited several science magazines and bulletins (e.g., Bigyan O’ Paribesh Barta, Science & Environment bulletin, Bigyan Prbha, Bigyana Diganta).