NEW DELHI: 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.
"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.
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