Our Host

Dr. Nitendra Singh is the Founder and President of IYNS, Nuclear engineer by profession, he’s fond of traveling, photography & hiking. Also, he is passionate about cooking. His research interests includes nuclear safety & design, reactor thermal hydraulics, Nuclear severe accidents. In addition, he’s an avid speaker on Nuclear4Climate, advanced technologies and public awareness.

Dr. Nitendra Singh
Founder and President of IYNS


Our Guest

From being born in a small town in Maharashtra to getting a Padma Bhushan in 2014, come learn how Dr. Joshi's passion for teaching drove him to success.
Prof. J. B. Joshi is an Indian chemical engineer, nuclear scientist, consultant and professor, widely known for his innovations in reactor designs and generally regarded as a respected teacher. He is the DAE-Homi Bhabha Chair Professor, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, and is the recipient of Shantiswarup Bhatnagar Prize for Engineering Sciences and many other awards and recognitions.
Dr. Jyeshtharaj Bhalchandra Joshi
Emeritus Professor, HBNI

A chat show with eminent and experienced scientists

S02 Episode 1 (July 31 2022)

Dr. J. B. Joshi

From being born in a small town in Maharashtra to getting a Padma Bhushan in 2014, come learn how Dr. Joshi’s passion for teaching drove him to success.

S01 Episode 8 (Mar 28 2021)

Dr. Archana Sharma

Dr. Archana Sharma is Senior Adviser for Relations with International Organizations at CERN. She is the founder and leader of CMS GEM Collaboration, for exploiting one of the most sensitive detectors for trigger and tracking in the CMS Experiment at LHC, with the highest discovery potential.

S01 Episode 7 (Jan 31 2021)

Mr. K. N. Vyas

Mr. Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas, is present Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).

S01 Episode 6 (Dec 27 2020)

Mid-Season Special

Fun-Filled episode reviewing the previous episodes and taking comments from the Being Informal With.. team as well as the audience.

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S01 Episode 5 (Nov 29 2020)

Dr. Dinesh K. Aswal

Dr. D.K. Aswal is the Director, CSIR- National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi with effect from 15th December 2015 maintaining lien with his position as “Outstanding Scientist” at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, Mumbai. Dr. Aswal, during 2012-2015, has also served as Secretary, Atomic Energy Education Society (AEES), Mumbai, which is an autonomous institution under DAE.

S01 Episode 4 (Oct 25 2020)

Dr. Ravi B. Grover

Dr. Ravi B. Grover is an Indian nuclear scientist. He is the founding vice chancellor of the Homi Bhabha National Institute, a member of the Atomic Energy Commission, a fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering, and World Academy of Art and Science.​

S01 Episode 3 (Sept 27 2020)

Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram

Dr. R. Chidambaram is an Indian Physicist who is known for his integral role in India’s nuclear weapon program; he coordinated test preparation for the Pokhran-I (1974) and Pokhran-II (1998).​

S01 Episode 2 (Aug 30 2020)

Dr. Srikumar Banerjee

Dr. Srikumar Banerjee is an Indian metallurgical engineer. He was the former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India (AEC) and the Secretary of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). Prior to his stint as DAE Chairman, he was the Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) from April 30, 2004 to May 19, 2010. He is currently the Chancellor of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai.

Pilot Episode (Jul 26 2020)

Dr. Anil Kakodkar

Our first guest is the eminent nuclear scientist Padam Vibushan awardee Dr. Anil Kakodkar. He was the former Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission of India, the Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Atomic Energy.