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NRI Dr. Mani Bhaumik, physicist, honoured by appointment as the first IYA2009 Patron
NRI Dr. Mani Bhaumik, physicist, internationally bestselling author, celebrated lecturer, entrepreneur, and a philanthropist, got a great honour to be appointed as the sole patron for the International Year of Astronomy (IYA). The officials of IYA said: IYA2009 is proud to have Dr. Mani Bhaumik as dedicated supporter of IYA2009's global activities. IYA- The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night-time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery. IYA vision is: Everyone should realise the impact of astronomy and other fundamental sciences on our daily lives, and understand how scientific knowledge can contribute to a more equitable and peaceful society. IYA2009 activities are taking place locally, nationally, regionally and internationally. National Nodes in each country are running activities throughout 2009 which will establish collaborations between professional and amateur astronomers, science centres and science communicators. 136 countries are already involved and well over 140 are expected to participate eventually. In 1973, he announced the successful demonstration of the world's first efficient excimer laser at the Denver, Colorado meeting of the Optical Society of America. This is the class of laser that would eventually eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses in many cases requiring vision correction. The procedure popularly known as Lasik takes less than a minute and has helped over fifteen million people worldwide. He always interested in sharing with the public the astounding advances in quantum physics and cosmology and their implications for our lives, work, technology, and spiritual development. He writes books, articles, lectures, and TV programs. He is also keenly interested in research on the origin and the nature of consciousness and how that knowledge can be utilised in improving the quality of our existence. He was honored and received awards from American Physical Society for Advancement of Physics, 1976; the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for development of high power lasers and new laser systems, 1982; the prestigious Cosmos Club, Washington, D.C. ; the scientific honor society, Sigma Xi, Los Angeles; Honorary D.Sc degree for Lifetime Academic Achievements from Indian Institute of Technology, 199; Lifetime Achievement Award, North America Bengali association, Los Angeles, 2003; the Cultural Association of Bengal for Philanthropic Services to community, New York, 2005; Mahatma Gandhi Humanitarian Award from Indian American Heritage Foundation presented by Sir Ben Kingsley, Beverly Hills, 2005; Outstanding Achievement in Science and Philanthropic Contribution from Asian Heritage Committee, New York, 2006; the Asiatic Society, Calcutta, India, 2006; Listed in Who's Who in America and in Who's who in the World; the American Men and Women in Science He became rich through his invention of the excimer laser for eyesight correction and hundreds of other patents. His best-seller book was `The Cosmic Detective'. He also argues forcefully that contrary to the popular misconception, science and spirituality are indeed two sides of the same coin, the coin being that unique human consciousness that allows us to perceive both ourselves and objective reality. Therefore, he argues in his international bestseller Code Name God (Crossroads Publishing), the big divide between science and spirituality can be bridged.
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