Mr Hasan Jawaid Khan

Chairman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chief Scientist, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR)

 

  

Mr Hasan Jawaid Khan has worked in science communication for more than 35 years. He retired as Chief Scientist from the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) in November 2023. At CSIR-NIScPR, he was Head of the Popular Science Division, which brings out three popular science magazines – Vigyan Pragati (Hindi), Science ki Duniya (Urdu) and Science Reporter (English); two newsletters, apart from popular science books and reports.

He was with Science Reporter for 33 years, and its Editor for 18 years. He was also Editor of the monthly CSIR newsletter CSIR News and Editor of the Journal of Scientific Temper, both published by CSIR-NIScPR.

As Editor of the monthly science magazine Science Reporter, he brought out several special issues chronicling India’s spectacular achievements in various fields of S&T, with contributions by top experts at the helm of the Indian S&T system, including Secretaries to the Government of India and Directors of major Indian scientific institutions. He has interviewed some of India's top scientists for Science Reporter. His efforts made Science Reporter the largest-selling popular science magazine in India.

Apart from several articles & reports, published in several magazines and newspapers, he has been regularly delivering radio talks and lectures on scientific topics. He has also authored 4 books, co-authored 10 books, edited 20 books, and contributed chapters in 6 books S&T books published by National Book Trust, Vigyan Prasar, the Department of Science & Technology and CSIR-NIScPR.

Besides, he has also organised several workshops, conferences and seminars on science communication and science writing. On behalf of CSIR-NIScPR, he was instrumental in initiating the “Science Literature Festival” as part of the annual India International Science Festival (IISF) and organised it for seven consecutive years.