About the speaker
Prof. Arvind Gupta is an Indian toy inventor and popularizer of science. Creating simple toys out of trash and everyday goods, he illustrates principles of science and design in a memorably hands-on fashion. He works at the Children's Science Centre at IUCAA, Pune.

He is an alumnus of IIT, Kanpur and the author of numerous books available in English, Hindi and other Indian languages, including Little Toys, Amazing Activities, Science from Scrap, and Science Skills & Thrills: The Best of Arvind Gupta. His Low-Cost Equipment for Science and Technology Education has been recognised by UNESCO.