Theoretical Physics Researcher. High School Physics, JEE, NEET, Olympiad, AP Physics, Calculus etc. Teach all levels up to Postgraduate worldwide. Quantum Physics, Classical Mechanics, Statistical Ph

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• Tell us more about your subject. How did you develop an interest in this field?

  I was always fascinated by how systems with large degrees of freedom work over both the large and small scale. The first hit is usually when one discovers the wave-particle duality which states that a given physical system can be represented by both its particle as well as wave nature. The modern language of doing physics then centres on identifying a quantity that can describe both these natures through the unifying concept of a field.
  The first place where this became a central idea was the subject of Statistical Physics which introduced how the distinction can be blurred when one can only measure macroscopic properties of the large collection of states available through experiments and not the microscopic labelling describing particle like concepts such as position. Probabilty then is a natural language attesting to the macroscopic variables one can measure. Hence I was naturally attracted to the theory of small scale which is Quantum Mechanics and subsequently Quantum Field theory, and the theory governing at large scales which is General Relativity. The underlying mechanisms in both the theory is complementary thus presenting the breadth and depth of exhilarating challenges one could learn from as an aspiring theorist.

• What or who is the motivation behind you choosing to teach & why?

  Chandrashekhar Subramanyam travelled roughly 80kms every week to teach a class of only 2 students. Both the students went on to become Nobel laureates. The commitment to teaching is the most sacred job, imparting major changes in one's learning journey. I am similarly indebted to my teachers and friends who believe in me despite the many obstacles my health issues have introduced in my life. It is my prerogative to give it back to others.

• How does your work help society?

  My social volunteering work thus far has comprised animal rescue and Tree plantation along with educating the masses on no-cost tree plantation methods such as stem grafting and stem propagation as opposed to purchasing saplings from a nursery. My emphasis has always been on creating an atmosphere where we contribute to society without monetary gain, focusing instead on living in a way that allows us to participate in the well-being of others, whether living or non-living.

• If you had to think of a role model for your work, who do you think of & why?

  Prof. Kumaresan, formerly the Math HOD at the University of Hyderabad, relentlessly works to educate university students from less privileged backgrounds across the nation. He has done this work for the past 25 years and I couldn't be more grateful to him for being a part of his program and introducing me to this world of service. This world has impacted so many like me who couldn't afford a good education during early childhood as the University system in India is largely faulty. It is called the Mathematics Training and Talent Search camp.

• Tell us about your hobbies outside teaching.

  I enjoy reading Psychology and try my best not to take things personally. I am a big time fan of American TV sitcoms full of nonchalant characters and incredible banter. So yes, I love socialising and new experiences but not so much that they disturb my sleep. I have been wanting to write my own script someday and hopefully I can do it even if I lose my teeth by 70, since I don't need them for writing anyway. I enjoy tricking people. For example my favourite opening line on dating apps is whether our common interests include making cute babies with curly hair. You are free to imagine all the responses, an algorithm is already placed behind it. I can go on siiting here on my desk whole day working and god I am on of those characters who plans a lot of fantasises in her head but at the end of the day chooses to circle back to Physics and Math. I wish I could be different sometimes. Well just another wish. I do aim to be a good educator above all, and that remains my most favourite hobby. I believe our teaching should extend beyond just the subject matter; it must encompass every other aspect of life. Therefore, there isn't a compartmentalized answer to my hobbies outside of teaching, if you can follow.

• Do you have an anecdote to tell us about your student or professional life?

  Find the best critiques to scrutinize your work and then work hard, very hard. One should ideally always look out for people who can be both a coach and a fan.