Workshop on Astronomy and Astrophysics held at MU
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 12 2014:
The Dept of Physics, Manipur University has conducted a three-day national workshop, Introductory Workshop on Astronomy and Astrophysics under the aegis of the Inter-university Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune.
According to a statement, Prof HNK Sarma, VC of MU inaugurated the workshop at the Court Hall of MU.
Other dignitaries present included Prof Ranjan Gupta, Chairman, Scientific Committee Meetings, IUCAA; Prof M Dhaneshwar Singh, Dean, SMPS, MU; Prof K Yugindro Singh, Convenor of the workshop.
A total of 37 delegates from different parts of the country participated in the workshop which aims at exposing and motivating PG students with Physics background, young researchers and teachers towards astronomy and astrophysics.
The resource persons included Prof Ranjan Gupta, Prof Tanuka Chattopadhyay of Calcutta University, Prof HP Singh of Delhi University, Prof Asoke Kumar Sen and Dr A Senorita Devi of Assam University, Prof K Yugindro Singh of MU and Dr I Ablu Meitei of Pettigrew College, Ukhrul.