In 2018

the Indian film "Starting Line" focused the public's attention on the issue of education in India. It depicted the length some Indian parents were willing to go to secure educational resources for their children

as well as the difficulties faced by those disadvantaged in society in their fight for equal educational opportunities. In reality

many brilliant young Indian talents have been able to study in Australia through a fund set up by Prof. Chennupati Jagadish

a Distinguished Professor of the Australian National University. Prof. Jagadish is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. In 2018 he was awarded a UNESCO Prize for his contribution to the development of nanoscience and nanotechnology. He holds many positions

and has won numerous awards. What started Prof. Jagadish on his scientific research career? How did he become the respected scientist he is today? What was his intention in setting up the educational fund for students from developing countries? What advice does he have for young researchers? Here are the answers from Prof. Jagadish.