On February 11 the Hong Kong branch of ISE was officially launched with an Inauguration Skype meeting between the local Hong Kong Chairman Dr. Albert So and his new members, and in the United States with John Reed, and Dominique Surel. Dr. Albert So holds a PhD in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Hong Kong. He is also the Director of the Asian Institute of Built Environment and Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong.
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By Dominique Surel PhD
Vice President, WISE
Perhaps it is not a coincidence that WISE has seen the light of day in the year 2012 which offers us, humanity, the opportunity to make a significant shift in our transformational process of evolution. It takes courage and a pioneering spirit to take-on the challenge. Some will resist it and others will feel inspired with the need to embark on the journey.
It is already apparent that the old organizational structures will no longer function in this new paradigm. The conventional structural hierarchies that prevailed in most businesses and organizations have already begun to morph into more organic types of models. Prigogine’s concept of open systems and its application to social and other human paradigms is coming to light.
Even though the last century focused on technological advancements whose applications have contributed to the de-humanization of our interactions, those who can feel the 2012 shift also know that the human aspect is taking on an ever more important dimension. Enlightened decision-makers and leaders are recognizing the need to build relationships at another level that is more organic and transparent. Successful individuals will learn to transcend ego and any selfish need for power and control – or their organization will not survive. As an example, positions of individuals sitting as observers and making decisions from “the top” are now defunct. 21st Century leaders will be strong individuals with vision and engaged in the work itself.
he founders of WISE are very much sensitive to these changing dynamics in our global world and the need to break through our filters and old boundaries. The organizational structure of WISE is organic in nature and aligned with the new dynamics.
We want to reach out to you, WISE members, and invite you to bring forth your ideas, research proposals, and any other propositions you may have to further the evolution of mankind. The reason we are asking for PhDs, MDs, or other doctoral level individuals to head-up the WISE Divisions and Departments is to create credibility vis-à-vis our external environment. We will be seeking funding and therefore need to present a minimum of conventional credibility. That being said, we invite and welcome all members who have degrees or who do not have degrees to bring forth their ideas and concepts to the relevant Division or Department director. WISE offers all members the opportunity to work within a Division to develop their ideas and seek funding within the WISE guidelines.
We believe that WISE will grow organically by attracting like-minded vision-oriented individuals and organizations. Already before WISE was officially launched we received a research grant. The Hong Kong branch is officially registered and the members are moving forward with scheduled local meetings. We have also received a research proposal from Dr. Albert So, Director of the WISE Hong Kong Branch.
WISE will continue to grow globally and form a forward thinking network of individuals and organizations who wish to make a difference in the evolution of society.
WISE will endeavor to build a bridge between the world of research and the private sector and other organizations. It is time to create channels of discussion between different industries to identify their research needs and connect them with potential research collaborators. We will therefore be planning conferences with specific themes and inviting interested parties from industries to participate in inter-active sessions with the goal to create meaningful exchanges and potential partnerships. As local branches of WISE are created, we will encourage members to initiate communication and interaction with local enterprises.
We thank you for joining us on this transformational journey and we look forward to forging collaborative relationships around the globe.
See also WISE’s huge encyclopedia, “WISEwiki” for thousands of people and organizations for potential collaboration.
Indian (India) Medicine, Science, and Culture Division (IMSCD)
Division Director: Dr. Shanmugamurthy Lakshmanan
The Indian Medicine, Science, and Culture Division (IMSCD) of WISE conducts research on Ayurvedic medicine, ancient Indian science and technology, Indian herbal medicines, prana and chakra energy, yoga, transcendental meditation, and many other subjects that are of interest and value to individuals, scholars, health care institutions, and others. This includes scientific research and studies on all of the subjects indicated by the research centers below, as well as, other specialized subjects in these fields. In addition to doing research, this division seeks to promote greater understanding of the Indian culture and the great contributions India has made to science, medicine, and technology. WISE also seeks to promote greater interaction among researchers and scholars in India and those in the United States and other countries around the world.
To achieve these goals, WISE will collaborate and cooperate with Indian researchers, scholars, and leaders at:
1) Indian universities and colleges throughout India, such as the Indian Institute of Technology (Bombay, Bangalore, and other locations), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research; and the University of Delhi;
2) Indian research organizations throughout India, such as the Bose Institute, the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), the Indian Council of Medical Research, Traditional Knowledge Digital Library, and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research;
3) Indian government organizations, such as the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) , Ministry of New and Renewable Energy , and the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH);
4) Indian cultural organizations and institutes in India and around the world, such as the Infinity Foundation, founded by Dr. Rajiv Malhotra; the International Society for the Investigation of Ancient Civilization, founded by Dr. N. Mahalingham; the World Community Service Centre (WCSC); Vedic Cultural Centres (many worldwide); the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training; the Archaeological Survey of India, and many others.
Through mutual collaboration and cooperation, WISE seeks to promote a much higher level of Western understanding of Indian culture and heritage, as well as, greater scientific achievement and technological innovation than could be achieved without such cooperation.
Faculty, advisors, research associates, and others doing research or with a major interest in the Research Center subject areas below: Richa Gundlapalli, M.D., Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, Dr. Vijay Gupta, Dr. Jagdish Kohli, Dr. Prashanth Acharya, Dr. Ram Agarwal, Dr. Priyaa Balamurugen, Dr. Dara Ghahremani, Ashok Joshi, M.D., Dr. Pushpa Kumar Lakshmanan, Dr. Dhanada Kulkarni, Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveetil, Dr. Srinivas Koduru, Manoj Mathur, M.D., Dr. K. Ravindran, Dr. Hans Chaudhry, Dr. Ram Vishwakarma, Dr. Selvaraj Nanjaiah, Dr. S. Pragadeeswaran, Dr. Priyatarssini Balamurugen, Dr. Mariyappan Shanmugam, Dr. Sunita Chugh, Carlo Monsanto, MS, R.A.P.C., Dr. K. Vanadeep, Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian, and others.
Research Centers: