NAGAON: Dr Angshuman Nag, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and deputy chair at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune, interacted with students of Ramanujan Higher Secondary School here.
The programme was organised to encourage students to pursue science education and research.
Nag spoke about key aspects of his academic and research career. He obtained his master's degree in chemistry from IIT Guwahati in 2003 and a doctorate from the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, in 2009.
He later completed postdoctoral research at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, and the University of Chicago in the United States. He started his research group at IISER Pune as a Ramanujan Fellow in 2012.
His current research focuses on the optoelectronic properties of perovskite semiconductors and quantum dots.
During the interaction, Nag discussed higher education, science research and career opportunities with the students. He advised them on planning their studies, preparing for admission to IITs and AIIMS, and developing curiosity, concentration, perseverance and clear goals.
