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Guwahati: Dipjyoti Patgiri is taking his science career to the United States. The Pathsala native earned a postdoctoral researcher position at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. He leaves soon to join the facility, which focuses on heavy-duty space and Earth science research.
Patgiri built his reputation at IIT Roorkee. He completed his higher education and research there. His work at the institute sharpened his expertise, eventually leading to this international appointment. The career leap sparked pride across his hometown.
His parents, retired teachers Umesh Patgiri and Romoni Patgiri, raised him in Pathsala before he moved to IIT Roorkee for his advanced studies. The news has energized the Bajali district. Local students and researchers see his success as a rare benchmark for those chasing careers in science and technology. The community is buzzing with excitement over his appointment, describing it as a moment that "has drawn attention in the region."
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