Ashoka Reflections - Jan 2023
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He pioneered the study of galaxy superclusters as the largest structures in the Universe
and has discovered some of the largest structures of galaxies in the Universe, including
the “Saraswati” supercluster of galaxies. In the recent past, he has been in leading
positions in several of India’s mega-science international projects, including the Thirty
Meter Telescope and LIGO-India.
He has developed innovative machine-learning algorithms for mining large
astronomical datasets, and recently co-chaired the committee to compile the Vision
document for the Government of India, for the next decade of Astronomy research.
On taking over as Vice-Chancellor, Professor Somak Raychaudhury said, “In a short
period of eight years, Ashoka has firmly established itself as a bold and innovative
institution which pioneered the kind of interdisciplinary education that the New
Education Policy has now recommended for all higher education institutions in India.
It is very inspiring indeed to join Ashoka at this exciting juncture, as the University is
poised to build its new campus, double student numbers, and build strong partnerships
in research and pedagogy across the country and the world, in pursuit of its vision to
become India’s leading University and one of the world’s leading institutions of higher
education. The success of Ashoka, as of all universities, will ultimately rest on the
people in its community, and our goal now will be to make it the preferred destination
for the best students, faculty, administrators, recruiters, and partner organisations."
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