contribution of indian scientist 🇮🇳🇮🇳 Indian scientists have made significant ✅contributions across various scientific disciplines, impacting global knowledge and innovation in areas like mathematics, physics, nuclear science, space exploration, and biotechnology. Notable figures like C.V. Raman, Jagadish Chandra Bose, Homi J. Bhabha, and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam have left lasting legacies through their research and inventions. Here's a more detailed look at their contributions: Mathematics: Srinivasa Ramanujan: A self-taught mathematician, Ramanujan made groundbreaking discoveries in number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions. Aryabhata: An ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer, Aryabhata's work on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry laid the foundation for later mathematical advancements. Physics: C.V. Raman: Nobel laureate for his discovery of the Raman Effect, which revolutionized the field of spectroscopy. Satyendra Nath Bose: Known for his work on quantum statistics, Bose-Einstein statistics, and the theory of Bose-Einstein condensates. Homi J. Bhabha: "Father of India's Nuclear Programme," Bhabha established India's first atomic research center and founded the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. Space Exploration: Vikram Sarabhai: Founder of ISRO, Sarabhai played a key role in shaping India's space program and launching its first satellite, Aryabhata. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: Known as the "Missile Man of India," Kalam made significant contributions to India's missile technology and defense projects. Other Notable Scientists: Jagadish Chandra Bose: Pioneered the study of radio and microwave optics, and electro-physiology, and invented the crescograph to study plant responses to stimuli. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar: Nobel laureate for his theoretical studies of the structure and evolution of stars. Meghnad Saha: Contributed significantly to astrophysics and nuclear physics, making him one of the giants of Indian science. Hargobind Khorana: Nobel laureate for his work on the genetic code and the synthesis of proteins. Prafulla Chandra Ray: Considered the "Father of Indian Chemistry" for his contributions to the development of chemistry in India. Salim Ali: A renowned ornithologist who made significant contributions to the study of Indian birds and conservation efforts. 15 Famous Indian Scientists and Their Groundbreaking Inventions 19 Sept 2024 — 15 Famous Indian Scientists and Their Groundbreaking Inventions * C.V. Raman: The Raman Effect. * Satyendra Nath Bose: Bose-Einstein Condensate. * Indian Scientists and Their Groundbreaking Invention— Har Gobind Khorana was a pioneering biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in 1968 for his work on the genetic code and protein synthetic

1. CONTRIBUTION OF DIFFERENT
SCIENTISTS

2. Prafulla Chandra Ray
J C Bose
Homi J Bhabha
APJ Abdul Kalam
Topics Covered

3. Prafulla
Chandra Ray
Father of Indian
Chemistry
(1861 - 1944)

4. • He was born on August 2, 1861, Raruli-
Katipara
Bengal presidency
• Died on June 16, 1944, Kolkata, India
• Chemist, educationalist, historian,
industrialist,
and philanthropist
• Grew up in a family that valued education
• Moved to Calcutta and joined Presidency
College
• Completed B.Sc. and then D. Sc in Chemistry

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• Founded India's first modern chemical research school in 1896 at Presidency
College, Calcutta
• Discovered new compound: Mercurous Nitrite
• Published over 100 Scientific papers
• Promoted indigenous scientific research in India
• Founded Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceutical Ltd. in 1901
• Mentored many Indian Scientists - Meghnad Saha, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar,
etc
• Emphasized Science education in Mother tongue.

6. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (CIE), 1912.
• Knighted in the year 1919( later rejected British titles to support Indian Freedom
• Honored by scientific societies around the world
• A true pioneer of Indian science
• Inspired generations of scientists and nationalists
• His autobiography : " Life and Experience of a Bengali Chemist "

7. Homi J Bhabha
( 1909 - 1966)
Father of Indian Nuclear
Programme

8. • Born on October 30, 1909, Mumbai
• Died on January 24, 1966, in a plane crash
• Renowned Indian Nuclear physicist
• Founder of India's nuclear program
• Born into a wealthy and educated Parsi family
• Studied at Elphinstone College, then Cambridge University
• Earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Theoretical
physics

9. CONTRIBUTIO
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• Bhabha Scattering in quantum physics
• Pioneered cosmic ray research and nuclear energy development
• Founded Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in 1945
• Established Atomic Energy Commission of India in 1948
• Instrumental in setting up Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
• Worked with prominent scientists like Niels Bohr and Paul Dirac
• Published in esteemed journals like Nature and Proceedings of the Royal
Society

10. VISION OF NUCLEAR
INDIA
Believed in peaceful use of Nuclear
Energy,
• Power Generation
• Medical Advancements
• Industrial Applications
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Padma Bhushan (1954)
• Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS)
• Nominated for the Nobel Prize multiple
times

11. Jagadish
Chandra Bose
(1858 - 1937)
Father of Wireless
Telecommunication

12. • Born on November 30, 1858, in Mymensingh( now in Bangladesh)
• Died on November 23, 1937
• He was a physicist , biologist, botanist,and inventor
• Pioneer of Modern Science in India
• Known for work in radio waves and plant physiology
• Early education in India
• Studied natural sciences at University of Cambridge
• Attended University of London for medicine but switched to
science

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• Proved plants have life and respond to stumuli
• Built a Crescograph to measure plant growth
• Invented the Mercury Coherer , a radio wave receiver that was used by Guglielmo
Marconi to built an operational two-way radio
• Rejected patenting and believed in open science
• Combined Science with philosophy and Indian traditions
• Founded Bose Institute in Kolkata in 1917, one of the first modern research
centers in India, which is still active in interdisciplinary research

14. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Knighted in 1917 by the British government
• Fellow of the Royal Society
• Regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern science in
India

15. APJ ABDUL
KALAM
(1931- 2015)
Missile man of
India

16. • Full name: Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam
• Born on: October 15, 1931, Rameshwaram, Tamil
Nadu
• Died on: July 27, 2015, Shillong, Meghalaya
• Renowned scientist, author
• The 11nth President of India (2002-2007)
• Came from a humble background
• Sold newspapers to support his family
• Studied physics and Aerospace Engineering

17. • Graduated from Madras Institute of Technology
(MIT)
• Joined DRDO and ISRO
• Played Key role in;
1.SLV-III (India's first Satellite Launch Vehicle)
2.Agni and Prithvi missiles
Pokhran-II Nuclear
Tests
• Chief Scientific Adviser during the 1998 nuclear
tests
• Played a leading role in making India a nuclear
power

18. Authored books like;
• Wings of
Fire( Autobiography)
• Ignited Minds
• India 2020
" Dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something thatdoes not let you
sleep."

19. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Bharat Ratna (1997)
• Padma Vibhushan (1990)
• Padma Bhushan (1981)
• Honorary doctorates from 40+ Universities
worldwide

20. Thank you!