Yash Pal
| Yash Pal | |
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 Yash Pal at Science City, Kolkata
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| Born | 26 November 1926 |
| Citizenship | India |
| Fields | Animal physiology, physics |
| Institutions | India |
| Alma mater | Panjab University, Chandigarh Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Known for | Television anchor |
| Notable awards | Padma Bhushan, Marconi International Fellowship Award , Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award |
Yash Pal (born 26 November 1926) is an Indian scientist and educator. He was raised in Pai, Kaithal, Haryana (India), graduated with a degree in physics from Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1949 and gained a PhD degree in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1958.[1]
Yash Pal has held many positions within the educational establishment of the Indian government,[1] is known for regular appearances on the science programme Turning Point telecast on Doordarshan and for explaining scientific concepts in layman's language[2] along with participation on advisory boards for televised science programmes such as Bharat ki chaap.[1]
In 1976 the Indian government awarded Pal the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to science and space technology.[1] Pal was made a Marconi Fellow in 1980 for his work at the Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad [3] . In October 2011 he was also awarded the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for excellence in public administration, academics and management.[4]
He is a Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi till present. He also has a column in Indian English Daily 'The Tribune' in which he answers question asked by readers.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d iiasa.ac.at, "Yash Pal, CV", 18 November 2005, retrieved 5 July 2008
- ^ vigyanprasar.gov.in, Vigyan Praser Publications - New Arrivals" (synopsis of a short biography), retrieved 5 July 2008
- ^ marconisociety.org, "The Marconi Fellows - Yash Pal", retrieved 5 July 2008
- ^ "Yash Pal honoured with Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award, IBN Live News". ibnlive.in.com. http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/yash-pal-honoured-with-lal-bahadur-shastri-national-award/862643.html. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
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