Science And Jain Philosophy

Author(s): Raksha J Shah, Abhijit Muni, Pooja Banthia
Publisher: International Conference on Science and Jain Philosophy

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International Conference on Science and Jain Philosophy 2016
GUEST OF HONOUR VALEDICTORY FUNCTION
PROF. PANDIT B. VISDYASAGAR
VICE CHANCELLOR OF SWAMI RAMANAND TEERTH MARATHWADA
Dr. Pandit Bhalchandra Vidyasagar, M.Sc., Ph.D Physics, Biophysics, is the Vice Chancellor of Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada. Formerly, he was Professor and Head, Department of Physics, University of Pune, and Director, Board of College and University Development, University of Pune. He has been a Visiting Professor of Chubu University, Japan .Dr. Vidyasagar has designed, modified and taught courses at undergraduate and post graduate level related to physics, biophysics and medical instrumentation. He has also been instrumental in establishing degree courses such as B.Sc. (Applied Optometry) and B.Sc. (Applied Biomedical Techniques).
He has conducted refresher courses for college teachers on a national basis. Interactive software tools that have been developed by his research team can be used for applications in the hospital as well as for medical education. Dr Vidyasagar has himself participated in the Curriculum Development Program of University Grants Commission and helped in introducing an interdisciplinary component in Physics curriculum. He has participated in a UNESCO project on Physics education and edited a book on Foundation Course in Physics. He has worked as an assistant editor of Physics Education Journal, published by the UGC, New Delhi and brought out special issues on Biophysics. He has worked as an associate director for the National Talent Search Program and Kishor Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana, Govt. of India, and as a coordinator, National Eligibility Test for college teachers by UGC, New Delhi. at present he is working as a convener of the Board of Studies. He has 30 years of teaching experience and has written 16 books which include biography of CV Raman, Albert Einstein, two science fictions - Superclone and Antarali, more than 250 articles, 30 radio talks, 40 films and lectures at various places in rural, urban, semi urban and tribal areas.
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