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In the Panel of Referees for

  • Nature Astronomy
  • Science
  • Astrophysical Journal (ApJ)
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics (A&A)
  • Solar Physics
  • Current Science
  • Bulletin of Astronomical Society of India
  • New Astronomy
  • Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics (RAA)

Professional Experience

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
  • Vice Chancellor, October 2024 - Present date
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, India
  • Director December 2019 - October 2024
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, India
  • Senior Professor, July 2021 - Present date
  • Professor, January 2016 - June 2021
  • Associate Professor, October 2010 - December 2015
  • Reader April 2007 - September 2010
  • Scientist C, June 2004 - March 2007
Center of Excellence in Space Sciences, IISER , Kolkata
  • Adjunct Faculty 2002 - Present date
National Astronomical Observatories of China, Beijing, China
  • Visiting Fellow of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, April 2015 - May 2015
Center for Plasma Astrophysics, K.U. Leuven, Belgium
  • Visiting professor: Capita Selecta lecturer, March 2013 - May 2013
  • Senior Fellow of the Research Council, February 2012 - May 2012
  • Postdoctoral Fellow March 2002 - March 2004
Fellowship granted by the (F.W.O.) or Fund for Scientific Research - Flanders (Belgium). Project title: 'Solar drivers of space weather'.
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, March 2000 - February 2002
Two-year fellowship granted by the research council of the Katholic University of Leuven, worked at the Center for Plasma Astrophysics, Belgium. Continuing on the SOHO project.
Armagh Observatory, Armagh, United Kingdom
  • Postdoctoral Fellow September 1997 - February 2000
Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC) fellowship of the United Kingdom, worked at Armagh Observatory, studying the dynamics of the solar atmosphere using data from the SOHO satellite (The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory), a NASA/ESA project. Data analysis and theoretical modeling.
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, India
  • Research Assistant December 1996 - September 1997
Indo-US project between the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and the Harvard Smithsonian Institute (between submission of PhD thesis and defense).
Belur Vidyamandir, Ramakrishna Mission Degree College, Calcutta, India
  • Teaching Assistant October 1989 - July 1990

Computer Programming and Applications

Introduction to Linux – introduction to programming – basic elements of a program, variables, values, types, assignment – expressions and control flow – iteration and loop design, arrays, for loop, functions, parameters, recursion – object-oriented paradigm, objects, classes, inheritance, reusability, polymorphism, overloading, libraries, containers, classes for file handling, parameter passing and pointers, linking, shell commands

Basic Engineering Lab

Study of general purpose hand tools in workshop
Assembly and disassembly practices of the following models

Gear box assembly
Centrifugal pump assembly along with shaft alignment practice
Cam and follower mechanisms
Transducer (sensor) trainer
Experiments on different basic machines


Turning exercise–straight turning, taper turning, thread cutting practice
Milling exercise –spur gear cutting practice
Welding practice –arc welding
Fitting practice– models with marking and drilling exercises
Electrical Wiring Practice
Soldering Practice

Physics Lab

Damped driven oscillator

Waves and oscillation

Modulus of elasticity

Surface tension

Moment of inertia and angular acceleration

Faraday’s law of induction

Biot-Savarts law

Ratio of electronic charge to mass

Brewster’s angle and Malu's law

Earth’s magnetic field

Charge of an electron

Communication Skills

Functional English: conversation skills – asking questions, requests, doubts, engage in conversation – different types of communication - verbal and non-verbal, body language.

Teaching Grammar: grammar games, exercises.

Teaching Vocabulary: language games, exercises.

Reading and appreciating stories, poems, essays – listening and appreciating video lectures – comprehensive questions and answers.

Introduction to Aerospace Engineering

History of aviation – standard atmosphere – aerodynamic forces – lift generation – airfoils and wings – drag polar – concept of static stability – anatomy of an aircraft – mechanism of thrust production – propellers – jet engines and their operation – helicopters – aircraft performance – simple manoeuvres – aerospace materials and structural elements – aircraft instruments.

Elements of rocket propulsion – launch vehicle dynamics – basic orbital mechanics – satellite applications and orbits – future challenges in aerospace engineering.

Chemistry

Chemical Kinetics: basic concepts of chemical kinetics – complex reactions – effect of temperature on reaction rates – catalysis

Electrochemical Systems: introduction to electrochemistry – different types of electrodes – half cell potential–electromotive force–Gibbs free energy and cell potential–Nernst equation–electrochemical series–classification of electrochemical cells.

Corrosion Science: definition – causes and consequences – significance and methods of corrosion control– mechanisms and theories of corrosion.

Drama Club

Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds, emotions come to life, and stories unfold in mesmerizing ways. The Drama Club at IIST is more than just a club; it's a vibrant community of passionate individuals who share a love for the art of storytelling and theatrical expression. Our stage isn't just a platform; it's a canvas upon which dreams, characters, and narratives take shape.

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