The Department of Physics, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women (KCW), organised a three-day Science Academies’ Lecture Workshop on Mathematical Physics recently.
The workshop was sponsored by the Science Academies — the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru; the Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi; and the National Academy of Sciences, India, Allahabad — which are dedicated to promoting scientific research and education across India.
The workshop aimed to enrich the understanding of students and faculty members in the field of mathematical physics.
The event was inaugurated by Lakshmanan, Professor of Eminence and Chair of the DST-ANRF National Science Chair at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli.
Other speakers included Govind Krishnaswami, Professor at Chennai Mathematical Institute, Chennai, and M. Chandrasekar, Associate Professor at the Centre for Nonlinear Science and Engineering, School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur.
Yesodha Devi, Secretary, and Harathi, Principal of KCW, were also present.
Various sessions conducted by experts from the Science Academies highlighted the latest advancements in the field of mathematical physics.
Lakshmanan, a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology in Physical Sciences and several other national honours, including the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar – Vigyan Shri (2024), highlighted the importance of mathematical physics in understanding physical concepts and solving real-world problems.
He emphasised that students and researchers should have a strong foundation in mathematics and encouraged students to actively participate in the workshop.
The three-day workshop concluded with a valedictory function. It offered participants an opportunity to learn advanced mathematical techniques used in modern theoretical and applied physics and to interact with subject experts.
By connecting theoretical physics with formal mathematical methods, the workshop not only enhanced the pedagogical skills of teachers but also prepared students for advanced, research-oriented careers in physics and engineering. About 150 participants from various colleges in and around Tamil Nadu attended the programme.
