Prof. S. M. Chitre Memorial Symposium on Frontiers in Astrophysics and Fluid Dynamics

Prof. Shashikumar Madhusudan Chitre, Ph.D. (Cambridge), FMASc, FNASc, FASc, FNA, FRAS, FTWAS, Padma Bhushan, was an astrophysicist par excellence, a fine educationist and an able administrator. He made significant contributions in the area of astrophysics, particularly in the field of solar physics and gravitational lensing. He was an apt example of embodiment of modesty, refinement and culture with a heart of kindness and empathy. He played a key role in establishing the Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences and nurtured it for almost 15 years. He passed away on 11^th January 2021.

As a tribute to Prof. S. M. Chitre’s memory, a three days online symposium from 6-8^th May 2021 will be held on Frontiers in Astrophysics and Fluid Mechanics, topics which were close to his heart. Eminent scientists from different parts of the world will deliver plenary and invited lectures. A remembrance session will be held on 7^th May 2021 which falls on his birthday.