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Exploring science, engineering, education, history, life & philosophy to expand the boundaries of our consciousness enabling us to live a better life every day. Gautham is a Ph.D. candidate in Earthquake Engineering at IIT Roorkee. For more updates, follow on @gautham_rdy on Twitter and @gautham.rdy on Instagram.

Revolution Square Gautham Reddy

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Exploring science, engineering, education, history, life & philosophy to expand the boundaries of our consciousness enabling us to live a better life every day. Gautham is a Ph.D. candidate in Earthquake Engineering at IIT Roorkee. For more updates, follow on @gautham_rdy on Twitter and @gautham.rdy on Instagram.

    #03 - Research, Teaching and Life in Academia with Prof. Yogendra Singh

    #03 - Research, Teaching and Life in Academia with Prof. Yogendra Singh

    Prof. Yogendra Singh, a distinguished professor of Structural Dynamics and the Indian Railway Bridge Chair at IIT Roorkee's Department of Earthquake Engineering, is renowned for his expertise in Performance-Based Seismic Design, Earthquake Engineering in Hilly Regions, and the Dynamic Response of Bridges under Moving Loads. His exceptional teaching style has made him immensely popular among his students.

    In this engaging conversation with Prof. Singh, we delve into the nuances of his teaching methodology, explore his research interests, discuss the future of academia, and gain insights into his academic journey. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind his educational prowess and his contributions to the field of Earthquake Engineering.



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    • 1 hr 33 min
    #02 - Ashok D Pandey: Life of a Researcher/Grad Student, Common Pitfalls to Avoid and General Advice About Academia

    #02 - Ashok D Pandey: Life of a Researcher/Grad Student, Common Pitfalls to Avoid and General Advice About Academia

    Ashok D Pandey is a former professor & researcher in earthquake engineering at IIT Roorkee.

    Ashok D Pandey has been one of the favourite teachers and mentors to many students in the institute & beyond. In this conversation with Ashok D Pandey, we will discuss academic research and touch upon a few common pitfalls researchers/grad students encounter during their thesis.  

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    • 44 min
    On Reading Non-Fiction Non-Linearly

    On Reading Non-Fiction Non-Linearly

    Do you read one book or multiple of them at a time?

    This episode is a reading of the article I published on https://revolutiontalk.substack.com

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    Links to the books mentioned in the episode:


    Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
    How Not to Diet: The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss by Micheal Greger
    Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping our Future by Ashlee Vance
    My Man Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse
    Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond by Micheal A. Singer




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    • 3 min
    #01 Ashok D Pandey: Academics, Education, Teaching & Original Thinking

    #01 Ashok D Pandey: Academics, Education, Teaching & Original Thinking

    Ashok D Pandey is a former professor & researcher in earthquake engineering at IIT Roorkee.

    Ashok D Pandey has been one of the favourite teachers and mentors to many students in the institute & beyond. In this conversation, he shares a few insights from his experience about teaching, learning, the importance of nurturing curiosity and the necessity to think independently, and a few funny stories from back in the day.

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    • 1 hr 30 min
    Computing in 1980s - Ashok D Pandey

    Computing in 1980s - Ashok D Pandey

    Ashok D. Pandey, former professor & researcher in earthquake engineering at IIT Roorkee, talks about punch card computing & computers in the 1980s. 



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    • 10 min
    Books & Invoking Spirits - Ashok D Pandey

    Books & Invoking Spirits - Ashok D Pandey

    Ashok D. Pandey, former professor & researcher in earthquake engineering at IIT Roorkee shares an interesting story about exploring the idea of invoking spirits during his college days by Ashok D Pandey. 

    My Newsletter on ⁠https://revolutiontalk.substack.com⁠

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    • 7 min

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