Full Name: Gauhar Raza
Nickname: No public nickname found
Country/State: India
Date of Birth: 1956-08-17
Languages Known: Urdu, Hindi, English
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Food Habit: Not Publicly Known
Religion: Islam
Hobbies: Poetry writing, literature, science communication, social activism, public speaking
School: Not Publicly Available
College: Aligarh Muslim University Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
Degrees Obtained: Master’s Degree in Physics PhD in Physics
Height: 150 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Parents: Not publicly available
Siblings: Not publicly available
Marital Status: married
Wife: Not publicly available
Children:
Current Position: Poet, Scientist, Policy Advisor, Science Communicator
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Net Worth: Not Publicly Available
Awards & Achievements: Padma Shri (2014) Widely recognised Urdu poet with multiple published collections Former advisor on science policy and social development Noted public intellectual combining science, literature, and social thought
Gauhar Raza is a rare blend of scientific rigor and literary depth. Trained as a physicist, he spent a significant part of his career within India’s premier scientific institutions, contributing to science policy research and development studies. As Director of NISTADS under CSIR, he played an important role in shaping interdisciplinary research linking science, society, and governance.
Parallel to his scientific career, Gauhar Raza established himself as a powerful voice in contemporary Urdu poetry. His poetry reflects themes of humanism, social justice, scientific temper, and resistance to intolerance. Known for his sharp intellect and fearless expression, his verses often address political, cultural, and ethical questions of modern India.
He is widely respected as a science communicator who believes knowledge should serve society, not remain confined to laboratories or academia. Through lectures, writings, and poetry recitals, Gauhar Raza continues to influence students, researchers, and readers across disciplines.
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