Join International House in collaboration with Manthan - Indian Student Organization for an engaging talk by Dr. Abhijeet Borole!

Abstract

India’s contributions to human development have been lost in the annals of history. Its riches were taken away during colonialism. The last millennium was hard on its citizenry, but modern India is emerging fast. Bringing along, the lost culture, scientific excellence and most importantly highest values humanity has ever held in its past. Dharma, Kama, Artha and Moksha are the basis of living for every Indian, which refer to duty, pleasure, wealth and salvation. A lifestyle which provides holistic attributes and a balance even in today's modern society. India was the wealthiest region in the world prior to the 9th century, and is also well-known for its spirituality. How did it achieve this pinnacle a millennium ago? What role did science, mathematics, politics, education, and ethics play in its rise? And how is India preparing itself to regain that position and spread happiness around the world? We will discuss the path towards enlightenment that India has embarked on, and the wealth of Indian Knowledge Systems from its 25,000+ year old existence on this planet. 

Biography: Abhijeet P. Borole, Ph.D.

Abhijeet Borole, Ph.D. is an educator, scientist and an entrepreneur. He is a Research Professor at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he trains engineers and budding scientists in the area of bioenergy and renewable technologies. He is also the Founder of a start-up developing biotechnological solutions for transitioning the world into a circular economy. Previously, he worked as a Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for 18 years, investigating new and emerging energy technologies for the Department of Energy.

Abhijeet is a student of history and nature. In his free time, he immerses himself in reading and researching about where we came from, how we evolved and how we share our world with natural systems. He has published over 75 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to 8 books in his professional field of energy sciences, green technologies and biotechnology.

He came from India to US in 1990 and received his Ph.D. in 1996. He envisions developing pathways to harmonize human progress with nature in personal as well as professional fronts and achieve a work-life balance on this planet, which seems to be increasingly challenging as the days go by.