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
Dr Vimla Vyas Dr Vimla Vyas, M.Sc., D.Phil., D.Sc., is Assistant Director, University of Allahabad. She has specialized in Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics & Sono-Chemistry of Biomolecules), Human Resource Development & Higher Education Management. She has 35 years' experience Teaching,
Research and Academic Administration. More than 100 of her papers have been published and she has edited 2 scholarly books and written 7 Chapters in edited books. She has won some prestigious awards such as Seva Ratna Award," Scientific Achievement Award". Awarded Post-Doctoral Fellowship by Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa (2007) and her name has
figured in a Biographical Reference Book entitled "500 Leaders of Science" published by American Biographical Institute, USA (2002).
Samani Vinay Pragya Samani Vinay Pragya has completed M.A and M.Phil from Jain Vishua Bharti Institute. She has specialized in Jain Philosophy and Preksha Meditation. She has 10 years' experience in teaching. She has published 15 papers and written a book “I choose, I live" and edited a book, "Acharya Tulsi: A Legend of Humanity". She is the co-editor of a research journal "Tulsi Prajna".
Dr.Viney Jain A biophysicist and radiation biologist, Dr. Viney Jain, Professor Emeritus at JVBI, Ladnun and Aduisor, International School of Jain Studies, New Delhi received his postgraduate and post-doctoral training from the universities in Goettingen, kiel and Frankfurt/M, Germany. Author of more than 100 original research publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals, Prof. Jain served on the faculties of the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi; National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Delhi University, Delhi. He superannuated in 1998 from the post of Director, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied
Sciences, Delhi. He has been a visiting professor/scientist at several universities in India, Germany, U.K., France, Netherlands and USA. Prof. Jain's present interests include philosophy of science and integration of science and spirituality. His current studies are focused on Leshya, Meditation, Forgiveness and Behavior Modification.
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