An Introductory Workshop on Exoplanet Detection and Characterization
From Observation to Understanding the Science of Exoplanets
From Observation to Understanding the Science of Exoplanets
April 4-6, 2025 at IIT Kanpur, India
The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)
The discovery and study of exoplanets represent one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving fields in modern astrophysics. With advancements in observational techniques and space missions, more than 5,000 exoplanets have already been detected, revealing a diverse range of planetary systems, including numerous super-Earth, hot Jupiter, and hot Neptune .
Gain Hands-On Experience with Cutting-Edge Techniques
Develop Computational and Analytical Skills
Engage with Experts and Expand Your Network
Work with Real Astronomical Data
The students who:
are currently pursuing final year of the B.Sc./BS degree and will be completing by June 2025 in the disciplines of Physics/Astronomy/Astrophysics
are currently pursuing M.Sc. in the disciplines of Physics/Astronomy/Astrophysics
are currenly pursuing Int. BS-MS in fourth and fifth year in the disciplines of Physics/Astronomy/Astrophysics
are first-year PhD scholars currently pursuing their PhD in Physics/Astronomy/Astrophysics
(**Only limited applicants will be selected for participation based on their motivation to attend the school.)
All the selected participants will be provided with accommodation, food & travel according to the following rule:
PhD students: Train by AC-2 tier by the direct shortest route.
Bachelors/Masters students: Train by second class sleeper (Non - AC) by the direct shortest route.
(Accommodation and food will be provided from the night of 3rd April to the morning of 7th April.)
Organizing Committee
Prof. Gopal Hazra, Department of Physics, IIT Kanpur
Prof. Prashant Pathak, Department of SPASE, IIT Kanpur
Prof. Durgesh Tripathi, IUCAA
Student Volunteers
Subhadip Pal, IIT Kanpur
Arnob Ghosh, IIT Kanpur
K Arnav, IIT Kanpur
Ananya Rai, IIT Kanpur
Sunil Yadav, IISER Berhampur