St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
(Empowered Autonomous Institute)
NEWS & EVENTS
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On 18 June 2024 Dr Adi Bulsara , the US Navy's Distinguished Scientist for nonlinear dynamics, was awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award, the second highest award given to a civilian in the US. Dr. Bulsara graduated from Campion High School (Bombay) in 1966, and St Xavier’s College in 1970 where he secured the highest in the Bombay University final B.Sc. examination. He pursued his MA in Physics at Stony Brook University, followed by a PhD in statistical mechanics at the Univ of Texas at Austin, under the Nobel laureate Ilya Prigogine. He retired in June 2024, after 41 years as a research scientist with the US government.
During his 40 plus year career at the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific and its predecessor organizations, Dr. Bulsara distinguished himself as a prolific researcher who is recognized internationally, and has also cemented important Navy collaborations with science centers of excellence in Sweden, England, Japan, and Italy. For example, he was a visiting science advisor to the Office of Naval Research (ONR)-Global in London and Tokyo, and he cultivated partnerships with, among others, the University of Catania (Italy), the University of Perugia (Italy), Warwick University (UK), and the Sweden National Defense Research Agency. These collaborations have produced novel devices such as nonlinear piezoelectric energy harvesters, very small form factor biomimetic sensors, and ultra-sensitive room temperature magnetometers. Now retired, Dr. Bulsara was the head of the Applied Dynamics Research group, globally recognized as one of the premier groups for research in nonlinear dynamics.
Dr. Bulsara was elected fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (2019), awarded the Fred Saalfeld Award for Outstanding Lifetime Achievement in Science (2017) by the Office of Naval Research, published a News and Views article in Nature titled, “No-Nuisance Noise” (2005) by invitation, elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society (2004), awarded the Lauritsen-Bennet Award for Excellence in Science (1996), and the Navy Exemplary Award (1990). His seminal paper “Tuning to the Noise” was featured on the cover of Physics Today in March 1996. He was, also, featured in a front-page News and Views review in Nature titled, “Towards the Brain’s Computer Code?” Dr. Bulsara has also received many patent and publication awards, including the Michael Kagan Award for the most outstanding patent (2012), and a Navy Innovation Award (2008). Dr. Bulsara has 26 patents issued, has authored or co-authored some 250 publications in the reviewed physics literature, and been cited almost 10,000 times in the technical literature.
Prof. Dr. Shubha Tole completed her BSc in Life Sciences and Biochemistry from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai in 1987. Her MSc and PhD are from Caltech, USA. She worked at the University of Chicago as a post-doctoral fellow, and joined the Tata Institute in Mumbai, India as a faculty member in 1999.
She has been a recipient of the Infosys Science Foundation Award for Life sciences in 2014; the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award , India’s highest scientific honour awarded by the CSIR, Government of India in 2010; the Research Award for Innovation in Neurosciences (RAIN) from the Society for Neuroscience (2008); the National Woman Bioscientist award from the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India (2008); the Swarnajayanti Fellowship awarded by the Department of Science in Technology, Govt. of India (2005); and the Wellcome Trust Senior International Fellowship (1999). She is a fellow of the Indian National Science Academy, the Indian Academy of Science, and the National Academy of Science.
Internationally, she is an Associate member of EMBO and the current President of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience (ISDN).
Dr.Tole served as Chair of the Women in Science panel and as a member of the panel on Scientific Values of the Indian Academy of Sciences from 2019-2022, and on the Board of Directors of the ALBA Network 2021-2024, which advocates diversity in neuroscience.
Dr. Shubha Tole, is set to head the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO), making her the first president to be elected from a developing country. She has held prominent positions within the IBRO Asia-Pacific Regional Committee and the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) and is currently the President of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience (ISDN). Starting January 1, 2025, Dr. Tole, along with the newly elected officers, will join the IBRO advisory board with elect status for one year and will assume her role as president on January 1, 2026. Her tenure will end on December 31, 2028, after which she will also serve a two-year term on the IBRO advisory board as past president.
St. XAVIER’S IS PROUD OF YOU!!!
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Do terms like the `woods` and the `arches` still ring a bell? Where did you first see the mystery of the gargoyles and the charm of the Hogwarts` staircases? Did you dream of reaching the stars, when you watched the open sky from the first quad? Did the camaraderie on campus compel you to be present in college?
Would you like to re-live the joy of those yesteryears? Come, let`s bask in the glow of those golden years. Let`s bolster our old friendships and kindle new ones across time and space. Let`s walk together on a new Xavier`s-alumni- journey!
Inviting you to your very own Xavier`s College campus that you have always loved, for a warm alumni get-together and dinner on Saturday, 21st December 2024.
Here is how you can be a part of this meaningful gathering:
1. Attend the Event- You can book up to two tickets and bring your spouse/partner to share this special evening. Please provide your dietary preferences so we can make your experience truly enjoyable. The tickets can be booked through BookMyShow from Wednesday, 31st July 2024
2. Xavier’s Solar Initiative: Powering Our Future -This project aims to install additional solar panels on our campus to enhance our sustainability efforts. The project will reduce our energy costs and carbon footprint, demonstrating our commitment and responsibility to our environment. Your support will help us create a greener and more sustainable future for our community.
Contribution: ₹1000 (or multiples of ₹1000)
Note: Donations made directly to the college (please write to us at xdp@xaviers.edu) or through our new donation portal (the link will be updated and shared shortly) are eligible for an 80G certificate. Donations via BookMyShow for the Xavier’s Solar Initiative /tickets are not covered under 80G.
Early bird tickets are available now for ₹2200 per person with no convenience fee! Don’t miss out—secure your spot today.
https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/xavier-s-alumni-dinner/ET00347046
Your participation and generosity will be invaluable in making this event a success and supporting our new initiative.
We look forward to your presence and support.
With warm regards and best wishes.
Dr. Rajendra D. Shinde (Principal) and Dr. (Fr.) Keith D`Souza S.J. (Rector)
Xavier’s Alumni Dinner 2023 Highlights: January 14, 2023: https://youtu.be/IaHfN-bOdL4