Group Project | Summer 2024 (Ongoing) | TIFR

I worked briefly in a group project led by Dr. Shadab Alam where our efforts were focused on using quasars (QSOs) to explore the connection between galaxies and the dark matter (DM) halos that surround them.  These halos are thought to be crucial to galaxy formation and star birth, but the details remain unclear. 

Project | Summer 2023 (Ongoing) | IUCAA-NISER

I am working on a collaborative project led by Prof. Shasvath J. Kapadia and Dr. Nishikanta Khandai, which is focused on forecasting the detectivity of Binary Black Hole (BBH) mergers in future space-based detectors using cosmological simulations. Our focus extends to the analysis of mass spectrum, redshift evolution, and detectability of BBH mergers through cosmological simulations. My role involves working on the specifics of cosmological simulations and analysing various galaxy parameters over time. Specifically, I'm tracking the evolution of host group/galaxy properties both before and after BBH mergers, which may provide valuable insights as a precursor to these cosmic events.

Group Project | Summer 2023 | TIFR

I worked briefly in a group project led by Dr. Shadab Alam where our efforts were focused on development of a Group Finder Algorithm. My specific role in the group consisted of simulating mock dark matter halos in a periodic box resembling the universe, often associated with galaxy clusters and groups, to mimic real observational data. The long-term goal was to develop 'Group Finder Algorithms' that can use these simulated halos to train models for detecting groups in actual survey data.

Reading Project | Summer 2022 | NISER

Under the supervision of Dr. Nishikanta Khandai, I did a comprehensive reading on galaxy dynamics, exploring constituents, morphological classifications, and deriving equations for potential and mass distribution models based on observed structures and also expanded knowledge and understanding in the fields of galaxy formation, evolution, and the distribution of dark matter, as discussed in Galactic Dynamics by Binney & Tremaine, my primary reference. 

Submitted Report: Self Gravitating Systems

Experimental Lab Project | Fall 2023 | NISER

Me and my labmate, Ms. Niti Singh worked on this semester-long experimental project aiming to design and build a dedicated spectrometer for the 11-inch CPC Deluxe 1100 HD telescope by using a diffraction grating and a planetary CMOS sensor. We aimed to capture spectra of celestial objects, hoping our project becomes a meaningful addition to the field of stellar spectroscopy.  Divided into two phases, the initial stage focused on precise spectrometer design, calibration, and construction to seamlessly integrate with the telescope. While the latter half of the semester centered on astronomical observations, capturing and analysing spectra of various stars like Sirius, Betelgeuse, Procyon, and Capella. 

Project Resources: Spectroscopy Experimentation Website (Notion) | Project Repo (Github)

P346 Term Project | Fall 2022 | NISER

This coding project was part of my P346: Computational Lab Course and was focused on modeling the motion of a planet around a sun using ordinary differential equations (ODEs). I used a numerical integrator with adaptive step-size RKF45 and Cash-Karp parameters to simulate/model the system.

Project Resources: Project Repo (Github)