About Me
I am an astrophysicist whose research interests encompass stellar astrophysics, exoplanetary science, astrobiology, planetary habitability, and planetary science. I have received recognition including a Young Researcher Award from ESA and a Young Scientist Award from the Indian Science Congress Association. Alongside my academic research and teaching, I am deeply interested in space entrepreneurship, space technology, mission design, AI, and emerging technologies for space exploration, with a vision of translating scientific research into innovative and practical space-based applications.
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
| Academic Degree | Subject | University | Address of the University | Rank/ Medals |
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| PhD | Physics | Christ University | Hosur Road, Bengaluru - 560029, Karnataka, India | |
| MPhil | Physics | Christ University | Hosur Road, Bengaluru - 560029, Karnataka, India | |
| MSc | Physics | Jain University, Bengaluru, India | 44/4, District Fund Rd, behind Big Bazaar, Kottapalya, Jayanagara 9th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560069 | |
| BSc | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics | Saint Joseph's College Autonomous | Bengaluru, India | |
PhD Details
| Title of Thesis | University / Institution | University Address | Date of Registration | Date of Completion | Details of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd) | Current Status |
|---|
| STUDY OF CLASSICAL Be STARS IN OPEN CLUSTERS IN THE GALAXY | Christ University, Bengaluru, India | Hosur Road, Bengaluru - 560029, Karnataka, India | 18-12-2017 | 03-02-2024 | | Awarded |
Journal Publications
Publications
Books And Chapters Published
Books Published
| Title | Type | No of Authors or Editors | Your authorial position | Year | ISBN | Publisher Details | Place | Are you the publisher of this book |
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| Extreme Habitable Environments | Authored | 2 | 1st | 2022 | 9780367255268 | CRC PRESS, Taylor and Francis | Boca Raton, Florida, USA | No |
Book Chapter Published
| Article Title | Book title | Book editor | Article pages | No of Chapters | Your authorial position | Year | ISBN | Publisher Details | Place | Are you the publisher of this book |
|---|
| Exoplanets (In Kannada) | Khagola Darshana | Shylaja B S and Anantharamu T R | 301-306 | More | Other | 2023 | ASINB0C5732432 | Navakarnataka | BENGALURU | No |
Paper Presentations
Presentations
| Title of Paper | Title of Seminar/Conference | Organized by | Level | Start Date | Place | Country | Duration |
|---|
| Extremophiles Ecophysiology study for Exoplanets | Astrobiology and the Future of Life Meeting | Universities Space Research Association | International | 16-10-2024 | Huston, Texas/Virtual | USA | 3 days |
| Survey program to identify classical Be stars in open clusters older than 100 Myr | 37th Astronomical Society of India | Christ (Deemed to be University) | National | 18-02-2019 | BENGALURU | INDIA | 5 days |
| Survey program to identify emission-line stars in open clusters older than 100 Myr | Young Astronomers Meet | Physics Research Laboratory | National | 24-09-2018 | Ahmedabad | INDIA | 5 days |
| Active and cryptobiotic tardigrade survivability indexes for exoplanets | European Astrobiology Network Association | EANA | International | 24-09-2018 | Aarhus University | Denmark | 5 days |
| Indexing of exoplanets in search for potential habitability: application to Mars-like worlds | 51st ESLAB Symposium | European Space Agency | International | 04-12-2017 | Noordwijk | Netherlands | 5 Days |
Workshop/Conference/Training Programme
Events Organized
| Type of Event | Level | Organized by | Date From | Title of Event | Duration | Place |
|---|
| Others | University | Open Day Core Committee (Elixir) | 27-07-2026 | TED-ed | 1 day | Bengaluru |
| Conference | National | Department of Physics, SJU | 19-01-2026 | Frontiers of Astrophysics and Cosmology (FAC 2026) | 2 Days | SJU |
| Seminar | University | IIC | 06-08-2025 | The importance of Entrepreneurship in India | 1 hour | |
| Seminar | University | Department of Physics and Computer Science, SJU | 05-03-2025 | Colours in Astronomy | 1 day | |
| Conference | National | Department of Physics, SJU | 27-02-2025 | National Conference on Next-Generation and Emerging Materials | 2 days | |
| Workshop | Inter-Collegiate | Jyoti Nivas College in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society | 09-02-2019 | Disaster Awareness and Response Training | 1 day | BENGALURU |
Participation (Seminar, Conference, Workshop)
| Title of Event | Type of Event | Level | Organized by | Start Date | Place | Duration |
|---|
| OBE Workshop | Workshop | University | SJU | 07-04-2026 | Bengaluru | 1 day |
| OBE | Workshop | University | SJU | 18-07-2025 | | 2 days |
| Workshop on Condensed Matter Physics and Photonics | Workshop | Intra-Collegiate | Saint Joseph's College Autonomous | 10-01-2013 | | 3 days |
Contribution Through Clubs And Committees
Contribution through Clubs
| Name of Club | Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|
| PHYSICS STUDENTS ASSOCIATION | Coordinator | 16-06-2025 | |
| PHYSEEKSEE(PG PHYSICS) | Member | 12-08-2024 | |
| PHYSICS STUDENTS ASSOCIATION | Joint Coordinator | 01-07-2024 | 31-03-2025 |
Membership
Membership (Research body/Professional Association)
| Name of the Body | Level | Start Date | End Date | Any other Information |
|---|
| The NORCEL Institute | International | 23-06-2026 | | |
| International Astronomical Union | International | 11-07-2025 | | |
Awards
| Name of Award/Achievement | Level | Awarded by | Place | Date | Duration of Fellowship |
|---|
| Young Scientist Award | National | Indian Science Congress Association | Manipur University, India | 20-03-2018 | |
| Young Researcher Award | International | European Space Agency | Netherlands | 04-12-2017 | |
Previous Experience
| Designation | Institution Name | Start Date | End Date |
|---|
| Assistant Professor | KSPUC | 02-08-2023 | 25-06-2024 |
| Lead Mission Design | EtherealX | 06-03-2023 | 30-04-2023 |
| Physics Educator | Unacademy | 01-04-2021 | 31-12-2022 |
| Assistant Professor | Jyoti Nivas Degree College, Autonomous | 08-06-2015 | 30-10-2021 |
| Assistant Professor | AMC Engineering College | 23-07-2014 | 29-11-2014 |
Guidance And Support
| Title of the Paper | Year of Guidance | Type | Name of Students | Name of the Institution |
|---|
| Study of Variable Stars in Globular Cluster M53 | 2025 | Dissertation | Ansh Dinesh Malde | SJU |
| A Comparative Habitability Study: Mars and Venus | 2025 | Dissertation | Swathi Raviprakash | SJU |
| SED Analysis of LHA 115-S 6 Supergiant Star | 2025 | Term Paper | TANISHA GOYAL | SJU |
| Study of light curve from Transit of Venus | 2024-25 | Dissertation | Poonthalir | SJU |
| NGC 6709 Open Cluster Membership Analysis using Gaia DR3 | 2024-25 | Term Paper | ARISHT SURANA | SJU |
| Response of Martian Ionosphere during Solar Flare event of Cycle 24: MAVEN OBSERVATIONS | 2024-25 | Dissertation | MACHANLAN YANGYA | SJU |
| UV flux variability of AGN | 2024-25 | Dissertation | Senorita Benedict | SJU |
| Astrophysical Black Holes and their observational Signatures | 2024-25 | Dissertation | Adarsh L Bharadwaj | SJU |
| Deep Learning for Black Hole Ringdown Analysis and Perturbation Theory | 2024-25 | Dissertation | Varun N | SJU |
| Study of nuclear propulsion efficiency for deep space exploration | 2024-25 | Term Paper | AARYAN AASHISH | SJU |
| Study of Mass-Radius Relationship of Rogue exoplanets and Brown Dwarfs | 2024-25 | Term Paper | NUZHATH FATHIMA | SJU |
Faculty Development Program
| Title of Event | Type of Event | Level | Organized by | Place | Date From | Date To |
|---|
| Ignite India FDP | Training Program | Online | Wadhwani Foundation | Bengaluru | 22-04-2025 | 23-04-2025 |
| Digital Teaching Tools | Training Program | Online | Online Teaching and Digital Programme Committee | Bengaluru | 16-01-2025 | 18-01-2025 |
| JESCOL-PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP | Seminar | Others | ST JPSEPH'S UNIVERSITY | BENGALURU | 04-11-2024 | 06-11-2024 |
| SJU-HRDC (FDP) | Orientation (HRDC) | HRDC | SJU | BENGALURU | 29-06-2024 | 06-07-2024 |
| Reconfiguring the Mind: Post COVID Consciousness | FDPs attended | Online | Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous | BENGALURU | 23-06-2020 | 27-06-2020 |
| E Content Learning and Teaching | Seminar | Online | Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous | Bengaluru | 09-06-2020 | 13-06-2020 |
Resource Persons
| Title of the Program | Role | Level | Organized by | Start Date | Place | Country |
|---|
| Life Beyond our stars | Expert Talk | University | Department of Botany | 01-09-2026 | SJU Bengaluru | India |
| Special Lecture on Habitability Studies on Exoplanets | Invited Talk | Government | Government College for Women Chintamani | 13-08-2026 | Chintamani | India |
| Lecture series on competitive examinations | Subject Expert | College level | KSPUC | 17-11-2025 | Bengaluru | India |
| Possibility of life in Extra Terrestrial Space | Expert Talk | Government | IQAC and Post Graduation Department of Physics, GFGC, Hoskote Bangalore Rural-562114. | 14-03-2019 | BENGALURU Rural | INDIA |
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