New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the demise of noted physicist Rohini Godbole (71), calling her a pioneering scientist and innovator who also was a strong votary of more women in the world of science.
Taking to X, the prime minister said, “Pained by the passing away of Rohini Godbole Ji. She was a pioneering scientist and innovator, who also was a strong votary of more women in the world of science.
“Her academic efforts will continue to guide the coming generations. Condolences to her family and admirers. Om Shanti.” A brilliant researcher and a champion of women in science, Godbole joined the Centre for High Energy Physics (CHEP), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, as an associate professor in 1995 before becoming a professor in 1998.
Post her superannuation on July 31, 2021, the Padma Shri awardee scientist became an honorary professor. PTI KR ARI
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