80s Gradschool life in Utah, Forensic Fingerprinting and Specialized Masters for Indian Students in the US with Prof Akhlesh Lakhtakia

My next guest, Dr. Akhlesh Lakhtakia, has done pioneering work in the field of 3D fingerprinting. Fingerprint technology has been a widely debated topic over the years. Dr. Lakhtakia, along with his co-researchers, works on a technique for creating 3D holograms of fingerprints. His research has been featured in the 2012 PBS documentary Forensics on Trial and on CNN. He is among the world's foremost experts in the field of electromagnetic fields in complex materials, and has won numerous international awards for his groundbreaking research.

In this episode, we'll be discussing Dr. Lakhtakia's early days as a graduate student at the University of Utah, his breakthroughs in 3D fingerprinting, and his collaboration with the U.S. Department of State to design a new professional master's degree program for Indian students at American universities. Dr. Lakhtakia has had an illustrious career at the forefront of physics and engineering research.

US Master's for Indian Students

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/in-line-with-nep-us-state-dept-designs-master-s-programme-for-indian-students-101692069597708.html

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/new-national-education-policy-us-builds-masters-courses-for-indians-details-here-4303078

Prof Lakhtakia's works

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/forensics-on-trial/

https://news.engr.psu.edu/2022/lakhtakia-akhlesh-hologram-fingerprint.aspx

https://www.esm.psu.edu/department/directory-detail-g.aspx?q=AXL4