Omkar Prasad Baidya
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| Nationality | Indian |
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Omkar Prasad Baidya (born December 3, 1984) is an Indian physician, philosopher, educator, researcher, and author. He is the associate professor of physiology at ESIC-PGIMSR and ESI Medical College in Joka, Kolkata. Baidya is currently working as Associate professor of physiology in Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Kolkata. Baidya is known for his significant contributions to medicine, moral philosophy, and literature. Baidya has authored several books exploring themes of morality, world peace, human virtues, and the role of ethics in society.[1][2]
Early life and education
Baidya was born and raised in Agartala, Tripura, where he attended the Shishu Bihar Higher Secondary School. He obtained a medical degree (MBBS) from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur, in 2009, followed by an MD in 2012 from the same institution.
In 2013, Baidya enrolled in the ICMR-sponsored Post MD-PhD program under the guidance of Prof. Sunita Tiwari. He earned his PhD from King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, in 2019. Over his career, Baidya has pursued advanced certifications from global institutions, including Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins Medical School, the American College of Cardiology, Yale University, and the University of Toronto, among others.[3]
Career
Baidya’s career spans across medicine, education, and philosophy. He currently serves as an associate professor of physiology at ESIC-PGIMSR and ESI Medical College, Kolkata.
Baidya has made significant contributions to moral philosophy. His research explores the role of intrinsic morality in living organisms and its implications for human behavior and societal development. Baidya has proposed a mathematical model for intrinsic morality, suggesting it exists within all living organisms to aid survival.[4][5][6]
Through his writing, Baidya has advocated for a society built on human virtues, proposing that compassion, forgiveness, and nonviolence serve as foundational pillars for lasting peace.[7] He has also linked morality to natural laws, suggesting that intrinsic moral structures underlie the physical and cosmic order. Baidya combines medical science with philosophical inquiry, focusing on the application of virtues such as compassion and nonviolence to address social challenges and promote peace.[8][9]
He has authored several books, including A Path to World Peace, Morality Beyond Human Brain: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration, and Nature and Morality, which discuss the connections between ethics, human development, and global peace.[10][11][12]
Awards and recognitions
Baidya has received numerous national and international accolades, including
- Dr. BR Ambedkar National Award[13]
- Dr. BR Ambedkar International Award[14]
- Mahatma Gandhi Nobel Peace Award
- Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award
- Asia Peace Prize
- Gandhi Mandela Award
- Bharat Shree Award
- Bharat Bhushan Samman
- Bharat Vibhushan
- Rashtriya Sadbhavana Award
- Rashtriya Ekta Puraskar
- Rashtriya Prerna Award
- Rashtriya Chikitsa National Award
- Best Citizen of India Award (2022)
- Bharat Gaurav Samman
- Banga Gaurav Samman 2022
Baidya has been featured in several prestigious lists, including:
- Top 10 Influential People for 2022[15]
- Top 20 Healthcare Experts in India for 2022[16][17]
- Top 10 Inspiring Personalities in India (2022)
- Top 10 Great and Prominent Personalities of 2022
- Top 100 Influential People by Fox Story[18]
- Top 100 Educators and Professors in India by FoxClues
- Top 100 Powerful Personalities of 2022 by Glantor X
- Rising 50 Best Educators.
Bibliography
- A Path to World Peace
- Universal Ethics and World Peace: My Philosophy of Life (August 2022)
- Morality Beyond Human Brain: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration (August 2022)
- Nature and Morality (January 2023)
- Human Development, Morality and Peace: A Philosophical and Scientific Exploration (June 2024)
- Great Quotes and Words That Inspire and Shape Human Lives (August 2024)
References
- ↑ "Dr. Omkar Prasad Baidya: An Acclaimed Medical Expert with a Passion for Ethical Philosophy". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "Dr. Omkar Prasad Baidya: An Acclaimed Medical Expert with a Passion for Ethical Philosophy - www.lokmattimes.com". Lokmat Times. 10 April 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "Dr. Omkar Prasad Baidya: An Acclaimed Medical Expert with a Passion for Ethical Philosophy". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "Fame Finders introduces the top 10 best authors who made the impact on society". ANI News. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "Dr. Omkar Prasad Baidya: Medical Expert and Ethical Philosopher". The Blunt Times. 10 April 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "Renowned Medical Professional and Author Dr. Omkar Prasad Baidya, Honored with Multiple Awards for Exemplary Works and Contributions – Live Mumbai". livemumbai.in. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "From Moral Philosophy to Medicine: Dr. Baidya's Contributions to Society". Arizonian Weekly. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "Dr. Omkar Prasad Baidya: An Acclaimed Medical Expert with a Passion for Ethical Philosophy – THE ECONOMIC INDIA". economicindia.co.in. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "renowned-medical-professional-and-author-dr-omkar-prasad-baidya-honored-with-multiple-awards-for-exemplary-works-and-contributions". newsofhindustan.com. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "renowned-medical-professional-and-author-dr-omkar-prasad-baidya-honored-with-multiple-awards-for-exemplary-works-and-contExternal". newsofhindustan.com. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "From Moral Philosophy to Medicine: Dr. Baidya's Contributions to Society". San-francisco Courier. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "Prabook". prabook.com. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "awardee-2021". ambedkarawards.com. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "Ambedkarawards". ambedkarawards.com. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "Top 10 Prominent and Great Personalities of the Year 2022 Announced By Fame Finders Media". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "Fame Finders introduces India's top 20 healthcare experts in 2022". ANI News. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "Fame Finders introduces India's top 20 healthcare experts in 2022". European Sun Times. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ "List of Top 100 Influential Indians released by Fox Story India". Zee News. Retrieved 22 November 2024.