Hearty congratulations to my PhD student, Dr. Rishi Verma, on winning the prestigious G. C. Jain Memorial Best PhD Thesis Award by MRS India.

This well-deserved recognition reflects the originality, depth, and high scientific quality of his doctoral research. He is truly one of the rare gems I have had the privilege to work with, and I am extremely proud of his achievements.
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We wish him continued success in his academic and research journey.

Celebrating Excellence in CCUS Research!

Proud to see the announcement of the CO₂India–RSC Best PhD Thesis Award in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), where our PhD student Mr. Rishi Verma won the award.

This initiative, jointly organized by the #CO₂India Network and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), highlights India’s growing strength in fundamental and translational research on CO₂ capture and conversion technologies.

Heartfelt congratulations to all the winners, shortlisted candidates, and participants for their outstanding contributions. Your work represents the future of sustainable chemistry and energy innovation.

Together, we continue building India’s scientific ecosystem toward a net-zero future.

Can science festivals transform the future of innovation in India? My experience at #ISF2025 says YES!

The India Science Festival (ISF-2025), organized by @FASTIndia, was a remarkable event aimed at popularizing science among the masses. The festival brought together exceptional speakers, both national and international, and featured insightful talks, panel discussions, and interactive sessions that celebrated the wonders of science.

It was incredible to see students' curiosity during my talk on nanotechnology for climate change. Events like these can truly spark a love for science in the younger generation!

However, some challenges emerged, particularly with the audience. A significant number of Marathi-speaking school students struggled with comprehension due to language barriers and the technical level of certain talks, which were more suited for older students. Several teachers pointed out that such events need to cater more effectively to younger audiences and be conducted in regional languages to bridge these gaps.

Overall, #ISF2025 was a much-needed initiative to rekindle interest in science, especially in states like Maharashtra, where students often gravitate toward engineering and medicine.

Hosting similar festivals in local languages across India could further sensitize students and their parents to the critical role of science in societal and planetary well-being.
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#IndiaScienceFestival #Nanotechnology #ClimateChange #ScienceForAll #STEMEducation #PopularScience #SicenceInMarathi