Tathagat Avatar Tulsi: The Prodigy Who Earned a PhD at 21,
Became an IIT Professor at 22, and Lost It All
Meet India’s Youngest Science Prodigy: B.Sc. at 11, PhD at 21
Tathagat Avatar Tulsi stunned the
world with his exceptional intellect, completing school at 9, earning a B.Sc.
at 11, and an M.Sc. at 12. His rapid rise in academics made him a sensation.
From Child Genius to IIT Professor at 22
Born on September 9, 1987, in Bihar, Tulsi displayed brilliance
far beyond his age. His passion for physics led him to complete his PhD at 21, landing him a coveted position as a
professor at IIT Bombay
just a year later.
His Groundbreaking PhD and Research with a Global Scientist
Tulsi pursued his doctorate at the Indian
Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, focusing on “Generalizations of the
Quantum Search Algorithm.”
He also co-authored a research paper with the renowned scientist Lov
Grover, though
it was never published in a scientific journal.
The IIT Bombay Dream Job That Ended Too Soon
In 2010, Tulsi joined IIT
Bombay as a professor,
a rare achievement for someone so young. However, his journey took a dark turn
just a year later when severe health issues began to impact his career.
Illness That Changed His Fate: From Promising Professor to
Jobless
Tulsi suffered from high fever in 2011, later diagnosed as a severe allergy.
His deteriorating health forced him to take a long leave in 2013. Unfortunately, his absence led to
his dismissal
from IIT Bombay in 2019,
marking the end of his teaching career.
Once a ‘Superteen,’ Now Struggling for Survival
Tulsi was once hailed as a “Superteen”
(Science), “Physics Prodigy” (The Times), and “Master Mind” (The Week). However, at 37, he now faces unemployment and
financial difficulties, far from his once-glorious academic journey.
Tathagat Avatar Tulsi's New Career Path: From Physics to Law?
According to media reports, Tulsi is
now studying law and hopes to become a solicitor, making a dramatic shift from theoretical
physics to the legal field.
Will This Former Prodigy Make a Comeback?
The rise and fall of Tathagat
Avatar Tulsi is
a story of brilliance, struggle, and resilience. Whether he can reclaim his
success remains to be seen.
