Tejan Kumar Basu

About the Author

Tejan Kumar Basu is a distinguished biographer and historian whose works delve into the lives of India's most influential scientists and thinkers. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the human stories behind groundbreaking discoveries, Basu brings to life the intellectual journeys that shaped modern science. His acclaimed Biography of C.V. Raman: Illuminating the Life of a Nobel Prize-Winning Physicist offers an intimate portrait of the Nobel laureate's triumphs, struggles, and enduring legacy in the field of physics. Drawing from extensive archival research and personal interviews, Basu's narrative style blends rigorous scholarship with engaging storytelling, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a wide audience. A longtime resident of Kolkata, he continues to explore the intersections of science, culture, and history in his ongoing projects.