“I am really astounded to see the unity and teamwork”
PhD student Upasha Acharyya came here from Bangalore, India, just days before war broke out. She researches single-photon detectors, and says she feels “safe and secured.”
While most foreign residents and visitors left Israel in early October, the Faculty of Engineering gave a warm welcome to PhD student Upasha Acharyya, from the prestigious University of Bangalore in India. “Upasha came here in early October, right into a whirlwind of sirens. The war broke out on her first Saturday here,” says Dr. Tomer Lewi. “Despite this difficult starting point, she managed to fit right in with her research group. From the very first moment she has been demonstrating high motivation, maturity, curiosity and a deep desire to learn.”
Upasha (25) is co-supervised by Dr. Lewi and Prof. Doron Nave, as part of a groundbreaking researches project funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology. She develops single-photon detecting quantum sensors using superconductors. “The people here are very cooperative and helpful,” she shares. “I feel safe when I’m around them as they make me feel included, supported and secured. I am really astounded to see the unity and teamwork spirit here.”
Last Updated Date : 28/12/2023
