Dr. Vipin Babu, self-described as a man on ‘mission to save the universe with pipettes’, at his Twitter handle, @LordVipin, is indeed a man on a mission. Armed with a firm determination and solid vision, he is conquering heights after heights. Point this out to him and with his trademark humility, he is quick to tell you that he still has a long way to go! In this exclusive interview with Gyan Vitaranam, Dr. Vipin elucidates what drives him and how he faces setbacks with ease, grace and panache.

1. You recently completed your Ph.D. Congratulations on your success. Could you tell us a little bit about this journey?

A: Thank you. I will trace my journey starting with my school years, which were spent in Kerala. I completed my schooling from St. Kuriakose Senior Secondary School, located in the small, but lively, town of Kaduthuruthy. Later, I moved to Bangalore to pursue my Bachelor’s and then to the United Kingdom for my....