My research interest is in computational astrophysics and cosmology. Specifically, I am interested in the behaviour of the galactic environment, including the circumgalactic and intergalactic medium, and how this can aid us in understanding galactic dynamics and evolution.
Check out some of my recent projects below!
Supervisors: Dr. Nishikanta Khandai, NISER, Bhubaneswar
and Prof. R. Srianand, IUCAA, Pune
Here we are studying the CGM of of galaxies using the NINJA N-Body Simulation Suite, . We are exploring analytic prescriptions of photoionization to generate ionization correction within the hyrodynamical simulations. Using that, we study the statistics of observationally significant probes such as MgII, OVI, and CIV.
Supervisor: Dr. Kuntal Misra, ARIES, Nainital
(Dec 2023 - May 2025)
Here, we used spectral modelling to study mixing in supernova ejecta, particularly in Type Iax systems, using a 1D radiative transfer based spectral modelling software TARDIS. Understanding abundance mixing can help in uncovering the dynamics of the explosion of this peculiar supernova sub-class. Paper .
Supervisor: Dr. Sowgat Muzahid, IUCAA, Pune
(May 2025 - )
In this project, I analysed HST COS spectra of QSO sightlines to identify and resolve multiphase absorber systems to study the properties of Circumgalactic Medium of Galaxies. Specifically, I focused on a system tracing 106K Plasma, which contains a broad Lyα absorption system.
Supervisor: Dr. Amit Shukla, IIT Indore
(May 2025 - July 2025)
I performed 2D MHD simulations using PLUTO to study magnetic reconnection and its effect on particle acceleration. I got to learn the physics behind it as well as familiarize myself with computational solving MHD equations.
(May 2025 - July 2025)
As a part of Krittika Summer Project 6.0 organized by Krittika Astronomy Club, IIT Bombay, I worked on computational simulations of the motion of particles and light around the curved spacetime of a non-rotating black hole, using General Relativity.
As a part of the NISER Astronomy Club, I love ocassionaly stargazing. I have given a talk on An Introduction to Positional Astronomy aimed at undergrads . I have also worked as an editor on NAC's Annual magazine Kshitij. I have also had the opportunity to work on various robotics projects as a part of the RoboTech Club. Here, I have learned 3D modelling and have worked on designing software backends for various projects.
I also am keen on web development. Check out NISER's Coding Club and Astronomy Club websites that I made. My other interests include watching old movies, going on treks, listening to music and tinkering around with a piano or a flute in my spare time.