Advisory Board

Spenta Wadia (Chair)

Faculty, ICTS-Infosys Homi Bhabha Chair,

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS)

Spenta Wadia’s main research interests are in quantum field theory, statistical mechanics, string theory and quantum gravity. There is considerable overlap of these areas in light of the gauge-gravity duality of string theory. His other scientific interests are in complex systems including cross-disciplinary biology…

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Vision Statement

History is witness to the critical role and the capacity of science and engineering in enhancing the quality of human life. For this reason, education and research in science and engineering has had public support in independent India. However, the question of effective pathways to transform scientific knowledge into appropriate vehicles that alleviates human life and impacts social institutions remains a challenge.

The idea of a science and technology cluster is a step in that direction. It is a collaborative ecosystem in a city or a town in which scientists, engineers, social scientists, and entrepreneurs working in academia, government labs and industry, identify and collaborate towards solutions of some socially relevant problems.

The Bengaluru Science and Technology Cluster (BeST-C) has set up teams to be engaged in areas related to health, agriculture, urban transportation, climate, quantum science, materials, and jet engines. A Section 8 company is being set up to catalyze this collaboration as an independent body, provide organizational support and raise and manage resources.

I look forward to concrete progress in this endeavor in the coming years.

Spenta R. Wadia