Dr. H. C. Verma – Physics

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Academic Mentoring

  • Taught undergraduate and postgraduate physics courses at IIT Kanpur for over 30 years.

  • Mentored thousands of students pursuing engineering, research, and higher education in science.

• Authoring Educational Material

  • Authored the iconic two-volume textbook series, Concepts of Physics, used by IIT aspirants and physics learners across India.

  • Developed problem-solving exercises, conceptual illustrations, and logical sequencing of topics.

• Promoting Experimental Physics

  • Designed simple, cost-effective physics experiments for school and college-level learners.

  • Encourages hands-on, practical understanding of scientific concepts.

• Educational Outreach via Shiksha Sopan

  • Co-founded Shiksha Sopan, a social initiative to support underprivileged children near IIT Kanpur.

  • Involved in teaching, tutoring, and providing resources for rural and poor students.

• Development of Free Learning Resources

  • Produces and supports open-access educational content (lectures, notes, videos) to make physics learning accessible to all.

• Research & Curriculum Innovation

  • Conducted research in experimental nuclear physics.

  • Involved in curriculum reform discussions for science education at the national level.

Skill & Experience

• Subject Mastery in Physics:

  • Deep knowledge of classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, optics, and modern physics.

  • Specialized in making abstract physics concepts relatable and logical.

• Pedagogical Expertise:

  • Uses problem-solving approaches, real-life analogies, and visual thinking to simplify complex ideas.

  • Advocates concept-first teaching rather than rote memorization.

• Textbook Writing:

  • Author of one of the most widely used physics textbooks in India.

  • Recognized for the clarity of explanations and structured progression in topics.

• Community Education Work:

  • Actively involved in training school teachers, conducting science workshops, and spreading interest in physics among rural youth.

• Digital Education & Open Learning:

  • Recorded and distributed video lectures freely via NPTEL and YouTube, benefiting millions of learners.

  • Known for engaging style and deep insight during live and recorded lectures.

• Recognition & Legacy:

  • Widely revered by students and educators alike as one of India’s most impactful physics teachers.

  • Continues to inspire a generation of engineers, scientists, and teachers.