Pune: The famous theoretical physicist Thanu Padmanabhan, a well-known professor in the center of Inter-University for Astronomy and Astropsy (IUCAA), known for his research in quantum gravity and gravity, died of a heart stop on Friday.
He is 64 years old.
He survived his wife, Vasanthi Padmanabhan, an astrophysics, and daughter of Hamsa Padmanabhan, is currently a researcher at the University of Geneva in Switzerland.
Top scientists, researchers and politicians offer condolences and provide rich awards.
The statement issued by Iucaa said he was a well-known professor and had devoted his career to understand gravity.
“Padi, because he is popularly known in the community, leaving hundreds of papers on classical cosmology, quantum and gravity, and many other branches of physics, and is one of the most writers in physics in India,” the statement was added.
Padmanabhan was also involved in the policy making and administration of International Astronomical Union and was the President of Commission 47 on cosmology.
He is the Chairperson, Commission 19 (Astrophysics) International Union of Pure and Applied Physics.
K Vijayraghavan, the main scientific adviser to the Indian government, said Padmanabhan’s research that connects general relativity and thermodynamics in a new way, and in other regions, has been widely recognized.
“He is a scholar, communicator, extraordinary scientist, and a friend for many people.
He will be very missing,” he added.
Other leading scientists tell their interactions with Padmanabhan.
NCRA Director Yashwant Gupta said he found Padmanabhan inspired.
“He is a brilliant theoretical physicist in the core, he has a good relationship with experimental astronomers like me.
We benefit from sharp sharpness and strong organizational ability when he was in a chair in the GMRT time allocation committee from 2006 to 2009.
He streamlined the operation And give a good direction.
He is a great scientist and an extraordinary personality, “Gupta said.
Tarun Souradeep, Professor and Chair (Physics) at the Institute of Education and Science Research in India, Pune, considering his long relationship with Padmanabhan since 1989.
He knew him as a neighbor and colleague in IUCAA for 17 years to 2019.
“Great losses for Indian Science.
His knowledge Includes many aspects of theoretical physics.
He is internationally recognized for his research and books.
He also left the legacy of rich students who were good researchers in India, “Souradeep added.
Deputy Minister of Chief Ajit Pawar said Padmanabhan played an important role in developing interest in science among students.
“He has given a new image to India through his scientific contribution.
He also paved the way for young researchers and aspires in the right direction.
It is a big loss for the scientific community in India,” added representative cm.
Mayor Murlidhar Mohol said his research work was more than four decades very large and proven to be a great guide to students.
“His work is a treasure for generations,” he added.
Thanu Padmanabhan devoted a career to Fathom Gravity
