Scientific Members

Academic/professional career:

•  B.Sc. (Physics Hons.) 1965, Jadavpur University 1st Class Rank 1st

•  M.Sc (Physics) 1967, Jadavpur University 1st Class Rank 1st

•  Ph.D (Physics) 1979, Jadavpur University

Present Position:

•  Emeritus Professor, Sir C.V.Raman Centre for Physics and Music, Jadavpur University.

•  Director (Hony.), Biren Roy Research Laboratory for Radioactivity and Earthquake Studies, Jadavpur University.

Previous Position Held:

•  Lecturer (Jr.) – Department of Physics, Jadavpur University 1967

•  Lecturer – Department of Physics, Jadavpur University 1970 – 1982

•  Reader – Department of Physics, Jadavpur University 182-1990

•  Professor – Department of Physics, Jadavpur University 1991-2010

•  Head – Department of Physics, Jadavpur University 1995-1997

•  Dean – Faculty Council of Science, JU 1999-2000

Award / Honors:

•  University Gold Medal, 1965

•  University Gold Medal, 1967

•  S.N. Bose Memorial Silver Medal, 1969

•  D.M. Roy Memorial Silver Medal 1967

•  S. Chatterjee Memorial Silver Medal

•  Sir C.V. Raman Award By U.G.C.(1995)

•  M.N. Saha Memorial Gold Medal by Asiatic Society (2011)

•  Gopal Chandra Bhattacharya Smriti Puroskar (2012), Dept. Of Science And Technology,Government of West Bengal

•  Rabindra Smriti Puroskar (2017), Govt. of West Bengal

Participation in International Collaborative Research Programme:

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AS PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (FROM INDIA) WITH PRESTIGIOUS RESEARCH INSTITUTE LIKE

•  CERN (SWITZERLAND)  

• FERMI LAB (USA)

Ph.D Supervision: 75 (Completed + Working)

No. of Publications: more than 500

Research Interests: Nuclear and Particle Physics, Music, Neuro-cognition of Music

Prof. Ghose's research has focused on some of the most fundamental questions in physics, particularly the foundations and interpretation of quantum mechanics. Among his notable scientific contributions is the formulation of the Ghose–Home–Agarwal (GHA) experiment, which stimulated important discussions on wave-particle duality and quantum foundations. His work has helped bridge conceptual and experimental aspects of modern physics, contributing to a deeper understanding of quantum phenomena.

Beyond academia, Prof. Ghose is one of India’s most respected science communicators. Through popular television programmes such as Quest and Eureka, numerous public lectures, books, articles, and documentaries, he has successfully brought complex scientific ideas to a broader audience. His acclaimed documentary film The Quantum Indians highlighted the contributions of Indian physicists to the development of quantum theory and further strengthened public engagement with science.

Prof. Ghose has also made notable contributions to science media and public outreach, receiving several prestigious honours, including the Indira Gandhi Prize for the Popularization of Science awarded by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and the National Award for Best Science and Technology Coverage in Mass Media conferred by the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC), Government of India.

A scholar with diverse intellectual interests, Prof. Ghose is also known for his contributions to philosophy, literature, and music, particularly Rabindra Sangeet. He has served as Chairman of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute and has remained actively engaged in promoting the cultural and intellectual heritage of India. Through his multifaceted career as a physicist, educator, communicator, and public intellectual, Prof. Ghose continues to uphold and extend the legacy of great Indian scientists such as S.N. Bose, inspiring both the scientific community and the wider public.

His association with the ITC Sangeet Research Academy has been historic. Joining the Academy in 1978 as its first scholar, he later became one of its youngest Gurus, playing a pivotal role in shaping generations of musicians and contributing significantly to the Academy’s enduring legacy.

Committed to preserving and propagating India’s rich musical heritage, Pandit Chakraborty founded Shrutinandan, a pioneering institution inspired by the ideals of his revered Guru, Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh. Through its innovative and scientific approach to music education, Shrutinandan has become a leading center for nurturing future generations of artists while safeguarding traditional knowledge systems.

An acclaimed performer and educator, Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty has received numerous prestigious honors, including the Padma Bhushan (2020), the President’s Award, and the Kumar Gandharva Award. His expansive vocal range, command over Khayal, Thumri, Bhajan, and other semi-classical forms, coupled with his exceptional artistry, have earned him worldwide recognition.

A true cultural ambassador, he has performed extensively across India, Europe, and the Americas, fostering greater appreciation for Indian classical music on the global stage. He was also among the first Indian classical vocalists invited to perform in Pakistan and China, helping build bridges through the universal language of music.

Through his unparalleled performances, visionary pedagogy, and lifelong dedication to the guru-shishya tradition, Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty continues to embody the highest ideals of Indian classical music, inspiring audiences and disciples around the world.

Shirshendu Mukherjee graduated with a Gold Medal in Music from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, and is a graded artist of All India Radio, reflecting his distinguished standing as a performing musician. Over the years, he has presented vocal recitals at numerous prestigious festivals, conferences, and cultural events across India, Europe, and Canada, earning appreciation from audiences and connoisseurs alike for his artistry and command of the Hindustani classical repertoire.

As an educator, he serves as the Guru and Director of the Riyaz Institute of Hindustani Music, with campuses in Toronto and Mississauga. Through the institute, he has mentored students from diverse cultural backgrounds, promoting the study and appreciation of Indian classical music in Canada and beyond. His teaching philosophy combines traditional guru-shishya pedagogy with contemporary educational approaches, fostering both artistic discipline and creative expression among his students.

In recognition of his contributions to the arts and cultural community, Shirshendu Mukherjee was selected as a finalist for the MARTY Awards 2025, presented by the Mississauga Arts Council, one of the most prestigious honours for artists and cultural leaders in the region.

Beyond performance and teaching, he is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research as a Guest Researcher at the Sir C. V. Raman Centre for Physics and Music, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. His work explores the intersection of music, acoustics, complexity, and the science of sound, contributing to a growing body of scholarship that bridges artistic practice and scientific inquiry.

Through his multifaceted career as a performer, educator, and researcher, Shirshendu Mukherjee continues to advance the global appreciation of Hindustani classical music while fostering meaningful dialogue between the arts and sciences.

Over the course of his career, Sri Sengupta has performed extensively at prestigious music festivals, cultural institutions, and concert venues across India and abroad. His recitals are acclaimed for their faithful adherence to the traditional architecture of the raga, combined with imaginative improvisation and sophisticated rhythmic interplay. As a senior representative of the Aashish Khan School of World Music, he has played an important role in promoting the Maihar Gharana to audiences across diverse cultural settings.

Among his notable appearances are performances at distinguished institutions such as the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Kolkata, and participation in major commemorative events, including celebrations marking the centenary of the legendary Sarod maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. His collaborations with eminent tabla accompanists, including Pandit Subrata Manna and Indranil Mallick, have further enriched his concert presentations and contributed to memorable musical experiences for audiences and connoisseurs alike.

In addition to his achievements as a performing artist, Sri Sengupta has made significant contributions as a recording musician. His acclaimed album Stringing Rhythms (2018) showcases his mastery of the Sarod through evocative renditions of ragas such as Nat Bhairav and Shudh Basant, reflecting both his command of tradition and his artistic individuality.

A dedicated teacher and mentor, Sri Sengupta is actively associated with the Aashish Khan School of World Music, where he trains aspiring musicians and works tirelessly to preserve and propagate the rich heritage of the Maihar Gharana. Through his performances, recordings, and pedagogical efforts, he continues to inspire students and audiences while carrying forward one of the most illustrious traditions of Indian classical music.