Habib University Announces Dr Nergis Mavalvala as its 10th Yohsin Lecture Speaker
Habib University is honored to announce Dr Nergis Mavalvala as the tenth speaker in its Yohsin Lecture Series. Dean of the School … Read More The post Habib University Announces Dr Nergis Mavalvala as its 10th Yohsin Lecture Speaker appeared first on ProPakistani .
Habib University is pleased to announce Dr. Nergis Mavalvala as the tenth speaker in its prestigious Yohsin Lecture Series. The esteemed physicist, currently serving as Dean of the School of Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is renowned for her groundbreaking work in gravitational wave detection and quantum measurement science.
Her lecture, titled "The Joy of Discovery: Curiosity, Science, and the Pivotal Role of Universities," will be held on September 25, 2026. Dr. Mavalvala played a crucial role in the historic detection of gravitational waves in September 2015, a discovery that earned her the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017. Her presentation will explore the fundamental importance of curiosity-driven research and the irreplaceable role of universities in fostering innovation and intellectual freedom.
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