Dr. S. Somanath, the Chancellor of Chanakya University,spent an inspiring forenoon with the students and faculty of SBS. His presence brought an energy that lit up the entire hall, and his words carried the weight of a lifetime spent pushing the boundaries of science.
Speaking about the growing thrust of biological sciences in the modern era, Dr. Somanath opened a window into a world many students had only imagined: biological systems in space. He shared India’s vision for space biology, drawing from the groundbreaking biological experiments in microgravity, carried out jointly by ISRO and DBT, under the Axiom-4 mission. From microalgae and microbes to muscle stem cells and even familiar Indian crops like fenugreek, these studies aim to unravel how life adapts, survives, and evolves beyond Earth.
The session quickly turned interactive, with students eagerly participating in discussions, probing about the possibilities of biotechnology in the future of space exploration. Their curiosity was met with equal enthusiasm. Dr. Somanath encouraged them not merely to study science but to think boldly, innovate fearlessly, and come forward with sustainability-driven ideas that could define future missions.
The interaction left a deep impression on everyone present. Sessions like these build bridges between leadership and young minds, nurture ambition, and create an ecosystem where learning feels alive with possibility.
