Dr. Homi Bhabha

Dr. Homi Bhabha was an influential Indian physicist known as the father of India's nuclear program. Born in 1909, he played a key role in developing nuclear science in India after gaining education and experience abroad. Bhabha founded the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in 1945, promoting advanced scientific research. He advocated for using atomic energy for peaceful purposes, significantly contributing to nuclear reactor technology. Tragically, he died in a plane crash in 1966, but his vision and achievements continue to shape India's scientific landscape and atomic research efforts.