A special lecture titled “From Science to Society: A Path of Responsibility and Dreams” was delivered by distinguished scientist, author and alumnus of the Department of Chemistry at Gauhati University, Dr Rubul Maut, at the university’s Phanidhar Dutta Auditorium.
During his address, Dr Maut shared inspiring insights on science, humanity, social responsibility and the pursuit of meaningful life goals. Recalling the inspiration he drew from a letter related to cancer, he also reflected on the journey of the “Maut Lab” and several defining moments from his scientific career.
He emphasised that the true purpose of science extends beyond generating new knowledge and lies in applying that knowledge for the welfare of humanity and the betterment of society.
“Science is not merely a journey of discovery and innovation. It is also a journey of humanity, responsibility and commitment to society. We must preserve human values and use physics, mathematics and other branches of knowledge to make our lives meaningful,” Dr Maut said.
Gauhati University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta praised Dr Maut’s distinguished career, scientific contributions and achievements.
“Dr Rubul Maut’s accomplishments are a matter of pride for us. Our students and researchers will greatly benefit from his experiences, ideas and knowledge. We hope he will remain actively associated with Gauhati University in the future as well,” Mahanta said.
The event was attended by University Registrar Prof. Utpal Sharma, faculty members from various departments, research scholars and students from different educational institutions.