Prof. Dr. Milind Watve is an independent researcher, science popularizer, and a man with a passion for finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
Prof. Watve has worked extensively in the field of evolutionary medicine, exploring new insights into communicable and non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, and old age infections. His research has been cited in leading journals including Nature, Science, and Lancet, and he has published over 100 research papers and nine books on science, education, and natural history.
In addition to his scientific work, Dr. Watve is deeply invested in community building and has spent much of his career working alongside students, farmers, tribesmen, and patients to help them tackle their own problems with creativity and science. He has also made significant contributions to techno-entrepreneurship, holding patents and establishing novel business models. His innovative approach to healthcare has even led to the creation of a spin-off exercise clinic called BILD, which aims to help patients suffering from lifestyle disorders.
For his contributions to science, Dr. Watve has received numerous awards and fellowships, including the G. S. Parkhe Industrial merit prize, the NCERT award for best educational film, and fellowships of the Indian Academy of Science and Indian National Science Academy. His recent recognition by the Society for Conservation Biology with the Distinguished Service Award for Asia further highlights his work on developing a community-operated model for mitigating farmer-wildlife conflict, which has the potential to revolutionize farmers’ economics in India.
Join us as we delve deeper into the life and work of Professor Milind Watve, a scientist, educator, and entrepreneur with a passion for exploring the wonders of life and finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
Through his groundbreaking research in the field of evolutionary medicine, Prof. Watve has gained insights into the mechanisms behind communicable and non-communicable diseases, shedding light on ways to prevent and treat these conditions.
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