Sehajpal Singh
Doctoral Student | Planetary Science Enthusiast | Amateur Astronomer
"Explore the cosmos, for there might be a compelling reason for its vastness."
Doctoral Student | Planetary Science Enthusiast | Amateur Astronomer
"Explore the cosmos, for there might be a compelling reason for its vastness."
I am a doctoral research student in the Planetary Science Group, Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering (CSRE), IIT Bombay. I am studying the impact of water ice and dry ice in Martian climate using modeling and data analysis under the guidance of Prof Deepak Singh. I have completed my Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Remote Sensing and GIS from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO. Starting September 15, 2025, I am a Fulbright Visiting Doctoral Fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
My primary research interests are Martian Cryosphere and its interaction with climate, fluvial geomorphology of Mars, and exploring other icy bodies in our solar system through remote sensing and modeling. Planetary science as a vast interdisciplinary field excites me enough to delve into the realms of the beauty of our cosmos!
Apart from academic research, I am interested in science communication and outreach. I recently joined as a Board Member, Board of Directors at OpenPlanetary. I love traveling, exploring new places, hiking, star-gazing, and playing various outdoor sports.
My research specialty is studying the role of volatile ices in Martian climate using remote sensing data sets and modeling techniques to study the behavior of dry ice and water ice on Mars.