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Brief biography (Academics)

Dr. Narayan Behera is currently Professor within the Division of Physical Sciences at SVYASA University, Bengaluru, India. He holds a Ph.D. in quantum physics from the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, India. He has done M.Sc. (physics) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. His academic journey has taken him around the globe, where he pursued research in the realm of theoretical physics, mathematical and computational biology. His academic sojourn included stints at renowned institutions such as Pierre and Marie Curie University in Paris, France; Kyoto University in Kyoto, Japan; and Utrecht University in Utrecht, Holland; Santa Fe Institute for Complex System Research in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, and the University of Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland for period of about 5 years.

Earlier, he was a faculty staff/professor at Kyoto University, Japan and Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Bengaluru, India. He has worked as visiting professor in Kyoto University, Japan; Jawaharlal University, New Delhi; Indian statistical Institute, Kolkata; Centre for philosophy and foundations of science; Indian institute of science, Bengaluru; and International institute of information technology, Bengaluru; Poorna Prajna Institute of Scientific Research, Bengaluru, India.

Beyond his profound involvement in the realm of scientific research, Dr. Behera has maintained an enduring interest in Oriental spiritual philosophy and human empowerment for over four decades. He has been practicing meditation since 1997 (on the spiritual eye) under the guidance of a Himalayan Yogi and another perfect spiritual master. He has undergone profound spiritual experiences, such as: perennial state of bliss, heightened intuition, limitlessness and expanded awareness as a result of meditation practices. As a spiritual teacher, he has successfully completed many online courses targeted for international audience involving spiritual lessons from ancient Indian scriptures and meditation practices. At present, he is keenly interested to create spiritual awareness in the globe and hence an enlightened society.

Following courses taught at PG and Ph D level:

  1. Research Methodology (Statistics in medical and psychological research) (2023-24)
  2. Quantum field theory (2020-21)
  3. Computational methods of Nano-science (2019-20)
  4. Computational Physics I (2013-14)
  5. Computational Physics II (2013-15)
  6. Basics of Stochastic processes (2011-13)
  7. Approximate methods of stochastic processes (2011-13)
  8. Quantum Mechanics (2011-12)
  9. Research methods in Computational Science (2011-12)
  10.  Introduction to High Performance Computing (2011-12)
  11.  Bioinformatics (2002-08)
  12. Mathematical biology (2002-08)
  13. Programming in Fortran 90 (2002-08)
  14. Higher Mathematics (2002-08)

Following courses taught at UG level:

  1. Nuclear physics I (2013-14)
  2. Mechanics and Heat (2014-15)
  3. Wave and Optics (2014-15)
  4. Classical Mechanics II (2013-14)
  5. Statistical physics I (2013-14)
  6. Introduction to Physical Science (2016-18)
  7. Physics Lab (2016-18)
  8. Selected topics in quantum mechanics (2019-20)
  9. General physics II (Electricity and Magnetism) (2019-20)
  10. Basic quantum mechanics (2020-21)
  11. General Physics (2020-21)
  12. Introduction to Biophysics (2020-21)

Online courses on Indian Philosophies and Spirituality:

  1. Ashtavakra Gita and efficient life management (May-June, 2023)
  2. Spiritual transformations in personality (July – Aug 2023)
  3. A journey to higher consciousness and greater success (selected topics from Yoga Vasistha and Tripura Rahasya of Dattatreya) (Nov – Dec 2023)
  4. Self-abidance: Spiritual solution to every problem (March – April 2024)

Full/Selected topics were covered (and will be covered in future) in online courses from the following scriptures/books:

  1. Ashtavakra Gita
  2. Yoga Vasistha
  3. Tripura Rahasya
  4. Ribhu Gita
  5. Patanjali Yoga Sutra
  6. Bhagavad Gita
  7. Conversations with
  8. God (Book 1, 2 and 3)
  9. Buddhist philosophy
  10. I am That
  11. Teachings of Raman Maharshi
  12. Sayings of Ramakrishna Paramahansa
  13. Shiva Sutra
  14. The Bible
  15. Chinese philosophy of Tao
  16. Upanishads

* Theoretical and Computational Physics:

Quantum field theory, Computational physics, complex systems/materials science,

* Mathematical and computational biology:

Population genetics, Evolutionary biology, ecology, bioinformatics

* Computational methods:

Evolutionary computation, Data mining, Cellular Automata, Machine learning algorithms

* Effects of Yoga (Theoretical/experimental/field study)

Hatha yoga and Jnana Yoga on adolescent education, Efficient learning strategies for adolescence.

*   Philosophy of science/Indian and Western philosophy

             (interdisciplinary research connecting modern physics, neuroscience, Western philosophy and Indian philosophy)

Currently guiding many Ph D students in the areas of yoga and learning; modern physics and Vedanta; and comparative studies on Indian/Western philosophies.

  1.   Computer algorithms developed for scientific research (biological physics/computational biophysics /complex systems):
  2. Data mining algorithm for analyzing gene expression data (IBAB)
  3. Stochastic computation for protein sequence analysis (IBAB)
  4. Evolutionary algorithm to study gene – environment interactions (Utrecht University)
  5. Cellular automata models of species interactions and environmental effects (Kyoto 

         University)

  1. Genetic algorithm models of gene regulation, environmental adaptation and evolution 

         (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore)

  1. Stochastic computation of complex biophysical, statistical and evolutionary systems

         (Addis Ababa University)

 

Research grants: 

Research Area: Bioinformatics

Name of the project: Novel algorithms for gene and protein sequence analysis.

Role: Principal investigator

Funding Agency: Department of Information Technology, Bioinformatics Initiative

                Division, New Delhi, India

Industrial Research Consultancy:

Research Area: Bioinformatics

Title of the project: Data mining algorithm and novel computational tool for predicting the candidate genes responsible for cancer

Role: Principal investigator

Company: Philips Research Asia, Bangalore, India

WHAT WE DO

Creation of an enlightened, Peaceful & Prosperous Society

We plan to empower people to be more successful in life, both materially and spiritually. We are creating videos/content for spiritual transformations in personality. We will guide you in spiritual philosophy and practice. Some benefits of spiritual practices are the following:

  1. Increase in intelligence quotient (IQ), Emotional quotient (EQ) & spiritual quotient (SQ)
  2. Enhancement of intuition leading to efficient decision-making in complex life situations
  3. Healing yourself in relaxed ways
  4. Developing better interpersonal relationships with others
  5. Manifesting your desires by the law of attraction & mirroring effect
  6. Abiding in your true Self and experiencing the fullness of life all the time