Popular Science Talk Series 2025 – A Report
As part of the Sri Sathya Sai Centenary Celebrations, the Centre for Excellence in Mathematical Biology (CEMB) at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), in collaboration with the Indian Society for Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulation (ISMMACS), organized a Virtual Popular Science Talk Series from February to August 2025.
Held on the first Saturday of every month, the series featured eminent academicians and researchers from India and abroad, who shared insights across diverse scientific disciplines such as Mathematical Ecology, Epidemiology, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, and Food & Nutritional Sciences.
Distinguished speakers included Prof. Peeyush Chandra (IIT Kanpur), Prof. Joydip Dhar (ABV-IIITM Gwalior), Prof. Arni S.R. Srinivasa Rao (Medical College of Georgia, USA), Prof. Ashok Srinivasan (University of West Florida, USA), Dr. Rani Madhavapeddi Patel (DeVry University, USA), and Prof. Balram Dubey (BITS Pilani).
Each talk showcased the transformative potential of mathematical and interdisciplinary approaches in solving contemporary challenges — from infectious disease modeling and artificial intelligence to sustainable agriculture and the gut-brain connection. The series attracted over 340 participants from academia, research, and industry across India.