“Walk with the Talk” with Prof. Dipankar Banerjee
Interview with Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, Vice Chancellor, IIST, by Kerala DD News. Prof. Dipanakr Banerjee gives valuable insights into the primary objectives of India's first solar observatory mission, Aditya L1, such as studying solar storms, solar flares, and space weather. He highlights the success of the collaborative efforts of various ISRO Centres to face the challenge of developing telescopes, cameras, and lenses suitable for the mission, a shining example of Atmanirbhar Bharat. He also speaks about the IIST's proposed mission " Exoworld" to explore other planets in other galaxies. He also emphasises the role of IIST in shaping the futuristic space scientists by providing academic, research, and innovation opportunities. The interview concludes with Prof. Dipankar sharing his passion for music and drama, and how this passion helps him take a break and manage stress.
