Research
I try to understand, learn and unlearn many things related to but not restricted to computational Astrophysics. I right now am interested in working in topics related to Star and Planet Formation. Dust (and fluid) dynamics excite me! I have been very fortunate to work with wonderful mentors and researchers that has shaped my mind academically and otherwise!
Projects:
Monte Carlo models for dust growth in protoplanetary disks
Supervisor: Dr Joanna Drążkowska
I work on Monte Carlo simulations to explore dust evolution in protoplanetary disks to find out how the small dust particles grew beyond their barriers to form planetesimals/planets.
Carbon Destruction in Protoplanetary disks :
Supervisor: Dr. Til Birnstiel
The destruction processes of carbonaceous grains in planet forming disks is still a very open ended question. Using 1-Dimensional Monte Carlo Models of dust coagulation, we are looking at photolysis or the destruction of carbon by UV photons.
Topology and Stochasticity of Turbulent Magnetic Fields :
Supervisor: Dr. Ethan Vishniac
One of the topics where “ What about magnetic fields? “ is a question that cannot be asked in any seminar. Magnetohydrodynamic turbulence has a wealth of topics at almost all scales in astrophysics. I worked in looking at Magnetic Reconnection and Richardson Diffusion for a simulation and looking at diagnostics for reconnection events.
Study of Binary Star Cluster IC848 :
Supervisor: Dr. Jessy Jose
My first project in astronomy, and I worked on a photometric study of the Heart and Soul Nebula! Using data from surveys like NEWFIRM, 2MASS etc we resolved the star cluster based on the binary star system in the region.
A few projects which have turned into publications: