Cosmic Perspective | Dr. Anand Narayanan | TEDxFISAT

Dr Anand Narayanan, an astrophysicist in the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Trivandrum (IIST), currently studying the intergalactic medium, speaks about the revelations in the field of Astronomy over the past 100 years. He asks that everyone, regardless of their respective careers or interests, pay attention to what science tells us as we live in an era where science has a claim on truth. He unveils the cosmic perspective as he takes the viewers on a trip across spacetime. Dr. Anand Narayanan is an Associate Professor of Astrophysics in the Department of Earth & Space Sciences at the Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology (IIST),Trivandrum. His current research is in understanding the physical properties of gas associated with galaxies and the intergalactic medium. Previously, he was an Assistant Scientist in the Department of Astronomy, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA for two years. After a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from College of Engineering (CET), Trivandrum, he made a transition to follow his passion for Astronomy and Astrophysics with a Ph.D. from The Pennsylvania State University.

Dr. Anand has scripted and anchored a 9-episode astronomy documentary series for a Malayalam television Channel. The series later went on to win the 2014 Kerala State Government Award for the best educational Television program. He has also been contributing articles to The Hindu newspaper on science, science heritage and scientists. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx