Purnima Sinha
Purnima Sinha | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 October 1927 |
| Died | 11 July 2015 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | |
| Known for | Being the first Bengali woman to receive a doctorate in physics |
| Spouse | Surajit Chandra Sinha |
| Children | Sukanya Sinha, Supurna Sinha |
| Parent | Nares Chandra Sen-Gupta |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | X-ray crystallography of clay minerals |
| Institutions | Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |
| Doctoral advisor | Satyendra Nath Bose |
Dr. Purnima Sinha (12 October 1927 – 11 July 2015) was an Indian physicist and was one of the first Bengali women to earn a doctorate in physics. She did work in the field of x-ray crystallography of clay minerals. She was raised by a progressive family in a traditional era. She was able to further her education, pursue her passion of physics, and engage in artistic activities such as singing, painting, and writing.