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Biman B Nath (born 1964) is an educator, scientist, cosmologist, astrophysicist, and bi-lingual author from Bangalore, India. He writes in English and Bengali (fiction and non-fiction). He is currently a professor in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Raman Research Institute, Bangalore, India. One of his well-known books, Homi J Bhabha: A renaissance man among scientists, published by Niyogi Books, New Delhi, 2022) sheds light on the rich scientific legacy of t Homi K Bhabha and his vision for India. Asian Age described the book as an authentic biography of a scientific pioneer.

Early life

Biman Nath was born in Assam to Binode Bihari Nath and Sabita Nath. He did his schooling in several places in Assam, including Narsing H S School and Gurucharan College in Silchar. He received his bachelor’s degree in Physics from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, and Doctorate degree in Astronomy from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1992.

Career

He was a postdoctoral fellow at the Max Planck Institut für Radioastronomie, Bonn, and then at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy & Astrophysics, Pune. He was a visiting professor at the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, University of Colorado, Boulder, in 2004. He joined the Raman Research Institute in 1997. For research: He has received the Vikram Sarabhai research award for space science in 2005. He has authored and co-authored more than 300 research papers. which were published in various reputed journals, and scientific magazines. He is an active IAU (International Astronomical Unit) member and a Past Member of the National Committee for Astronomy in India (2012-2019). He is often invited to deliver talks on research and development in astrophysics and astronomy . He also wrote columns for national papers such as Indian Express and other newspapers.

Books

He has authored several books (fiction and non-fiction).

Some of the books authored by him include the following:

• Mohabishwer Prothom Aalo (First light in the Universe), Book in Bengali, 2002, Anustup (Kolkata, India).

• Dawn of the Universe (Universities Press (India), 2005) (A review of his book ‘Dawn of the Universe’ published in Resonance.

• Nokkhotrer gaan (Song of stars), Book in Bengali, 2006, Ananda Publishers (Kolkata, India).A review of his book ‘Nakkhotrer Gan’ (Bengali) published in the Guruchandali (in Bengali).

• Eyes on the sky: The story of telescope, Vigyan Prasar, 2010

• The story of helium and the birth of astrophysics, Springer (US), 2013 A review of his book ‘The story of Helium and the birth of astrophysics’ published in the Journal of Astronomy History and Heritage (2013: November issue)

• Homi J Bhabha: A renaissance man among scientists, Niyogi Books (New Delhi), 2022

• Nokkhotrer sathe kotha koy prithibir pran (Stars and life on Earth), Book in Bengali, 2022, Sahitya Samsad (Kolkata)

• Solar system in verse, Niyogi Books (New Delhi) , 2022 (February, 2023)

• Ashanto Mahabishwo (The violent universe), Book in Bengali, 2023, Sahitya Samsad (Kolkata)

• Bishmoye tai jaage (translations of articles and letters by Rachel Carson), Book in Bengali, 2024, Nirjhar (Kolkata). A review of his book ‘Bishmoye tai jaage’ (Bengali) published in Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali)

• Nothing is Blue (HarperCollins India, 2009) A review of his novel Nothing is Blue published in The Tribune. A review of this novel also published in Resonance.

• The Tattooed Fakir (Pan Macmillan 2014)

References

1. "About Professor Biman B Nath".
2. {{Cite web|url= https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/biman-nath/the-tattooed-fakir/9781447242413%7Ctitle =Biman Nath The Tattooed Fakir}
3. "Rocket Boys' is flawed fiction that undermines the effort of Homi Bhabha: Biman Nath".
4. {{Cite web|url= https://www.thehindu.com/books/conflict-and-coexistence/article3843958.ece |title = Conflict and Coexistence}
5. "An authentic biography of a scientific pioneer".
6. "Interview with author of booming digital stars".
7. "Google Scholar Profile".
8. "Member Profile".
9. "Bengaluru gears up to celebrate Science Day".
10. "National Space Day Commemorated at Assam University".
11. "An Expert Explains: How James Webb Space Telescope has raised questions in cosmology".
12. "Meet ISRO's new X-ray eye in the sky".
13. "Major achievements by Hubble Telescope".
14. "Major achievements by Hubble Telescope".
15. "Loved the web series "Rocket Boys" and want to know more about Dr. Homi Bhabha: This new book sheds light on his rich scientific legacy and vision for India".
16. "The original rocket man: A new book examines the life and times of scientist Homi Jehangir Bhabha".
17. "Book Review: The Dawn of the Universe".
18. "Book Review".
19. "The Story of Helium and the Birth of Astrophysics".
20. "Harper Collins: Author's Profile".
21. {{Cite web|url= https://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090503/spectrum/book4.htm |title = Book Review}
22. {{Cite web|url= https://www.ias.ac.in/article/fulltext/reso/016/04/0356-0358 |title = Book Review: Nothing is Blue}
23. {{Cite web|url= https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/review-book-review-the-tattooed-fakir-1738588 |title = Book Review: The Tattooed Fakir}
24. {{Cite web|url= https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2012/Sep/02/impressions-of-ink-and-indigo-402168.html |title = Impressions of ink and indigo}
25. {{Cite web|url= https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/a-tale-from-the-fringes-of-history/987255/%7Ctitle = A tale from the fringes of history}

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