Biplab Das

Work Contact Details
Phone: 91 (0) 33 25312239 

Email: das@biplabdas.com

          dasbiplab2001@yahoo.com

Profile

I am a determined and diligent science writer and journalist having in-depth knowledge on a wide range of science and technology topics. Interviewed and wrote reports based on the researches of scientists and doctors from various fields like tuberculosis, Alzheimer's disease, leukemia, thalassaemia, diabetes, ageing, urology, nephrology, gastroenterology, cardiology, surgery, skin, hematology, orthopedics, neurology and other fields. Covered diverse fields like nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, electronics, astrophysics, speech therapy and film review. I have own computer with Internet connection. Avid reader and frequently visit libraries. 

To know more, browse my articles. 



Objective

I am looking for jobs/assignments as a science writer/medical writer/content writer for websites or magazines or newspaper or in a reputed organisation on contract/part time (scope of telecommuting allowed) or fulltime (scope of telecommuting allowed) basis where I can use my qualifications and experience. I can travel from one city to another for assignments if the travelling cost is provided.


Key Skills

Official Skills

Ability to understand and present complex scientific facts for lay readers. 

Can meet deadlines and work under pressure. 

Prone to extensive study and research. 

Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Possess an eye for detail. 


PC Skills

Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook, Windows 98 & XP, Internet and Email. 


Recent Achievements

Covered the 11th International Conference on Neural Information Processing held on November 22 - 25, 2004 

    at Science City, Kolkata, India and the report was published in 'KnowHOW', the weekly science and 

    technology section of 'The Telegraph' on December 13, 2004 with headline, 'Machines Learn Like Humans'. 


Interviewed Dr. Matthias Gromeier of Duke Comprehensive Cancer Centre of Duke University, US via email 

    and the report was published in 'KnowHOW', of 'The Telegraph' on March 15, 2004 with headline 'Foes Turn 

    Allies in Cancer Battle'. 

Interviewed Dr. Biplab Bhawal of the California Institute of Technology at the Centre for Space Physics in 

    Kolkata and the report was published in 'KnowHOW', of 'The Telegraph' on February 2, 2004 with headline 

    'How To Detect Black Holes?'


Key Achievements

Within seven days with background in biology, covered an International Conference on Fuzzy Systems held at 

    Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. 

Wrote four lead stories for the science and technology section of 'The Statesman' on different topics in June 

    2003. 



Experience

May 2005 - November 2005
Contributing Writer 
SciDev.Net, a London based website of science and development network run in partnership with Nature Publishing Group


April 2005 - November 2005 
Script Writer for Science Talks 
All India Radio, Kolkata


September 2004 - November 2005 
Contributing Reporter 
'Down To Earth', a science and environment fortnightly published from New Delhi 



November 2004 - November 2005
Contributing Chief Content Writer 
Abacus Solution, Kolkata-based Software Company 


November 2005 - December 2005 
News Editor
ScienceOnNet, a science and technology website covering all topics of sci & tech 


November 2004 - November 2005
Editor 
DoctorChamber.Com, a health website 


November 1997 - November 2005
Freelance Science Journalist 
'KnowHow', the weekly science and technology section of 'The Telegraph'.

Key responsibilities: -
Attended and covered symposia of leading research institutes in Kolkata.
Met distinguished scientists of those institutes and wrote reports based on their research works. 
Interviewed renowned doctors of Kolkata and prepared reports based on those interviews. 
Wrote reports based on individual speeches delivered by distinguished scientists. 


September 2005 - November 2005 and March 2003 - August 2003 
Freelance Science Writer 
'The Statesman'

Key responsibilities: Wrote articles and reports on a wide range of topics.

Areas Covered: Anthropology, archaeology, gerontology, astronomy and exobiology. 



October 2003 - November 2005 
Freelance Science Writer (write as 'Rakesh') 
For Lit.org, a website has been online for nearly six years. 
This site has been mentioned in 'Time' magazine. 

Areas Covered: Anthropology, astronomy and health. 


December 2003 - November 2005 
Registered Content Developer 
PhysicsPost.com (yet to contribute an article)
*This is a website where physicists like Paul Davies and Michio Kaku contribute. 
Check out the author section of the website.



Education and Qualifications

May 1997 - August 1997

Post Graduate Certificate Course on Science Journalism and Media Practice - A Grade &2nd Rank 

Conducted by National Council of Science and Technology Communication, Govt. of India and The Science Association of Bengal, a non-governmental organisation engaged in science popularisation. 


June 1997 - August 1997

Certificate Course on Computer Application 
Arkay Computers, Kolkata 


September1990 -December1993

Bachelor of Science - First Class.
University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal


Personal Summary
Membership and other associate details:
Member of The British Council, Kolkata, Library section since 1999. 
Member of American Information Resource Centre, Kolkata Library section since 1997.

References available on request. 

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