{"id":34474,"date":"2023-12-08T07:00:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T01:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/?post_type=story&#038;p=34474"},"modified":"2023-12-09T21:03:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T15:33:10","slug":"from-cow-dung-to-cosmos-vinay-dharmiks-quest-from-surat-to-baku","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/from-cow-dung-to-cosmos-vinay-dharmiks-quest-from-surat-to-baku\/","title":{"rendered":"From cow dung to cosmos: Vinay Dharmik\u2019s quest from Surat to Baku"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>(December 8, 2023) <\/strong>When Surat\u2019s Vinay Dharmik met <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isro.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ISRO<\/a> chief S Somnath at a dinner hosted by the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianembassybaku.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Embassy of India<\/a> at Baku in Azerbaijan this year, he felt on top of the world. Being face-to-face with the ISRO chief, the heartthrob of the entire nation after the successful Chandrayaan mission, was a memorable experience.<\/p>\n<p>Vinay was at Baku, having earned the invitation to present his research paper at the 74th <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iafastro.org\/events\/iac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Astronautical Congress<\/a> (IAC), following his award-winning solution in the field of aeronautical sciences.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34478\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34478\" class=\"wp-image-34478 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1696781696596.jpg\" alt=\"Indian youth | Vinay Dharmik | Global Indian \" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1696781696596.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1696781696596-480x360.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 720px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/540;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34478\" class=\"wp-image-34478 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1696781696596.jpg\" alt=\"Indian youth | Vinay Dharmik | Global Indian \" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1696781696596.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1696781696596-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 720px, 100vw\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-34478\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vinay Dharmik with ISRO Chief S Somnath<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe 74<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0IAC was organised by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iafastro.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Astronautical Federation<\/a> and hosted by Azercosmos. More than 5,000 delegates from 110 countries participated. During the conference, I\u00a0interacted with astronauts and even had the chance to take selfies and get their autographs,\u201d the thrilled eighteen-year-old said, during an interview with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Global Indian<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><b>The cow-dung project \u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Vinay, who is currently taking a gap year, had worked on a group project in school as part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1789450\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ATL Space Challenge<\/a>, an all-India competition launched by <a href=\"https:\/\/niti.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NITI Aayog<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isro.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> ISRO<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbse.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBSE<\/a>. In his team project, he came up with a hypothesis about shielding astronauts from galactic cosmic rays, using an unconventional material that would hardly cross anyone\u2019s mind &#8211; cow dung. This out-of-the box idea was chosen as one of the 75 ATL winners from across the country, which saw participation from thousands of school kids of India.<\/p>\n<p>After winning the award, Vinay took a leap forward, delved deeper into his research and pursued hard to finally find an opportunity to collaborate with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nal.res.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories<\/a> (NAL) in Bengaluru and scientists from<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Bhabha Atomic Research Centre<\/a> (BARC) in Mumbai.<\/p>\n<p>The innovative idea that involved cow dung, a material rich in cultural significance, showcased not only scientific promise but also highlighted the value of unconventional resources in interdisciplinary research. This led\u00a0the acceptance of Vinay\u2019s request by the two esteemed organizations to support and conduct further research on his award-winning idea.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34479\" style=\"width: 749px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34479\" class=\"wp-image-34479 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1696745216676-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Indian youth | Vinay Dharmik | Global Indian \" width=\"739\" height=\"554\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 739px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 739\/554;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34479\" class=\"wp-image-34479 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1696745216676-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Indian youth | Vinay Dharmik | Global Indian \" width=\"739\" height=\"554\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-34479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vinay Dharmik at Baku<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While CSIR-NAL helped him in fabricating composites, BARC helped in radiation study, radiation blocking experiments and evaluation of the composites.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had sought guidance from CSIR-NAL for exploring the basics of composites, matrix and reinforcements, suitable binders, various resin systems, and fabrication methods in coming up with the fabrication of cow dung composites using an epoxy resin system,\u201d Vinay remarked adding, \u201cWhile they provided technical expertise, the experience was new for them too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When it came to evaluation of the radiation shielding efficacy of his composites, he turned to guidance from scientists of BARC in Mumbai.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of BARC scientists Vinay was able to conduct further radiation studies. His dedication towards a cost effective solution eventually earned him an invitation to present his work at the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), a prestigious event held in Baku this year.<\/p>\n<h4><b>The Baku experience \u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>When Vinay learned about the International Astronautical Congress, he submitted his research paper on the cost-effective, light-weight and effective solution of shielding astronauts from galactic cosmic rays, and was thrilled to get an invitation to present his paper.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34508\" style=\"width: 634px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34508\" class=\"wp-image-34508 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-08-at-10.18.51.jpeg\" alt=\"Indian youth | Vinay Dharmik | Global Indian\" width=\"624\" height=\"624\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 624px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 624\/624;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34508\" class=\"wp-image-34508 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-08-at-10.18.51.jpeg\" alt=\"Indian youth | Vinay Dharmik | Global Indian\" width=\"624\" height=\"624\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-34508\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vinay Dharmik with astronauts at IAC<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Travelling to Baku proved to be a milestone in the youngster\u2019s life as it happened to be his first foreign trip and that too earned on his own merit. \u201cAt IAC I was appreciated for being one of the youngest presenters and the sole author of the research paper that I presented,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The experience at the IAC has further fuelled the Surat boy\u2019s determination to break barriers of coming from a small town where there is lack of opportunities and support, and aspire towards his dreams. \u201cI want to aid humanity to thrive as an interplanetary species by becoming an astronaut or an engineer,\u201d he remarked adding, \u201cI want to make space tourism and colonization more accessible to people.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4><b>Grateful for support\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Grateful for the support that he has received, Vinay remarked, \u201cI attribute my success to the invaluable assistance provided by CSIR-NAL and BARC. Their support allowed me to take my research to new heights. I am especially grateful to Nitin Bhosale Sir from BARC, who has played a significant role in my journey, and guided me in coming up with the research paper.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration with scientific institutions has not only honed his technical skills but has given Vinay loads of confidence.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34482\" style=\"width: 581px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34482\" class=\"wp-image-34482 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Capture_.jpg\" alt=\"Indian youth | Vinay Dharmik | Global Indian \" width=\"571\" height=\"641\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Capture_.jpg 571w, https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Capture_-480x539.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 571px, 100vw\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 571px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 571\/641;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34482\" class=\"wp-image-34482 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Capture_.jpg\" alt=\"Indian youth | Vinay Dharmik | Global Indian \" width=\"571\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Capture_.jpg 571w, https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Capture_-480x539.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 571px, 100vw\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-34482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vinay Dharmik<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Surat boy looks forward to the fall of 2024 when he will be flying to the USA on a scholarship he earned to pursue Aerospace Engineering at the <a href=\"https:\/\/welcome.miami.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Miami<\/a>. His achievements stand as a testament to the power of perseverance and the virtues of relentless dedication towards one&#8217;s dreams.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Follow Vinay Dharmik on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/vinay-dharmik-0507a022a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(December 8, 2023) When Surat\u2019s Vinay Dharmik met ISRO chief S Somnath at a dinner hosted by the Embassy of India at Baku in Azerbaijan this year, he felt on top of the world. Being face-to-face with the ISRO chief, the heartthrob of the entire nation after the successful Chandrayaan mission, was a memorable experience. Vinay was at Baku, having earned the invitation to present his research paper at the 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), following his award-winning solution in the field of aeronautical sciences. \u201cThe 74th\u00a0IAC was organised by the International Astronautical Federation and hosted by Azercosmos. 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