A Scientist - Singh, Sushant

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Résumé :
A ScientistFrom ancient times to the present, India has been the birthplace of numerous remarkable scientists. The role models of average youth have shifted from scientists and 'Gurus' to individuals wielding power, fame, and wealth, such as politicians, celebrities, and influential government officials. With changing 'Yugas,' corruption has seeped into society, becoming the norm, and even academic institutions and their associated systems have not remained untouched by this persistent ailment. As a result, nurturing the next generation of scientists has been significantly impacted. Within the pages of this book unfolds the journey of a village boy from Bihar, India, who refused to let the flame of a scientist within him be extinguished, despite facing numerous challenges to his survival. Undeterred, he went on to achieve two Ph.D. degrees - one in India and another in the USA - within ten years, all fully funded through scholarships. He waged a relentless battle against the corrupt system and its enablers throughout this period. Balancing a successful career in the industry, he pursued his passion for research in parallel, collaborating with some of the world's foremost scientists. The fruits of his labor are evident in the authorship of over 50 articles, books, and book chapters and the receipt of several prestigious awards. The underlying message this book conveys is powerful: never surrender unless the challenge strikes at the essence of life and dignity.

Biographie:
Sushant is a transformational leader skilled in directing cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding results. He is a creative and seasoned data strategist and scientist with two decades of proven record of driving technology, business, and public health goals through designing and implementing cutting-edge artificial intelligence-based solutions to develop data-driven decision support systems. He was born in the Begusarai district of Bihar, India. He earned two Ph.D. degrees: one from Montclair State University, New Jersey, USA, in Environmental Management, and another from Magadh University, Bihar, India, in Environmental Sciences. He received several National and International scholarships and awards, including but not limited to a Doctoral Assistantship and Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund fellowships for his doctoral studies, respectively. He is an accomplished author of over 50 peer-reviewed articles, books, and chapters. He also serves as a reviewer and editor of various mainstream peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of several professional scientific organizations, including the Royal Society of Chemistry. Sushant also initiated the world's first scholarship to promote India's arsenic issues and build tomorrow's science leaders. In addition, sushant supports undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students by mentoring them on research methods and data analysis through a nonprofit organization, the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Sustainability Foundation. Besides his professional and research works, he writes poems and scripts on social and environmental issues. His first poem, I am a Liar, was recited by a famous American songwriter and musician Al Rose. Sushant is also a writer, director, and actor in a mime play, Maa, in which a famous Bhojpuri Film actress Late Ms. Noor Fathima, played a lead role. He also created a new character, Sentimental Bihari, to spread awareness about social issues through short stories.