27/12/2025
✨ SAMDeV - Celebrating a Legacy of Science, Mentorship, and the Microscience Family ✨
The SAMDeV 2025 Conference was a truly special occasion for the Microscience Lab, bringing together students, alumni, collaborators, and well-wishers to celebrate the remarkable academic and mentoring journey of Prof. Samit K. Ray.
We were honoured to have Prof. Lorenzo Pavesi, University of Trento, as the Chief Guest, whose presence and address greatly enriched the event.
One of the most memorable moments of SAMDeV was the unveiling of the book “A Trip Down the Memory Lane”, created by Prof. Ray’s students. The book reflects his scientific journey, milestones, and the collective experiences of generations of students who have worked with him over the years.
The event was made even more special as Prof. Ray was felicitated by his first few PhD students, now established leaders in academia and industry - an inspiring reminder of how mentorship shapes generations.
Over the decades, Prof. Ray has built a global Microscience family of more than 60 researchers across academia, industry, and research organisations across the world, connected by shared values of curiosity, rigour and mutual respect. SAMDeV beautifully captured this spirit of togetherness, making it not just a scientific meeting, but a reunion of a thriving academic family.
We thank everyone who contributed to making SAMDeV a meaningful and memorable celebration and hope to meet again in similar spirit at SAMDeV II in the coming years.
