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Research is a journey, not a destination. It requires patience, dedication, and a willingness to explore the unknown. Remember to stay open to new ideas, learn from your failures, and always keep searching for answers. The path to discovery may be long, but the rewards are immeasurable.
Born and raised in the enriching landscapes of Odisha, where my father, a farmer, taught me the importance of hard work and the values that guide our lives. Growing up, I learned that ethics and integrity are far more important than anything.
I am a solar physicist exploring the mysteries of our nearest star, the Sun. My research interest lies in understanding the dynamics of Solar Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), solar wind, heliosphere, and the captivating world of the Sun-Eath connection.
Beyond the celestial pursuits, I find joy in the terrestrial realms with habits of reading, exercising, swimming, playing badminton, and sharing the wonders of science through outreach activities. These activities provide me with moments of relaxation and personal growth while also allowing me to stay active and energized.
I believe that science is more than just a pursuit of knowledge; it is a means to improve the world around us. Just as my upbringing taught me the value of ethics, I aim to use my research and outreach to inspire others. I aspire not only to contribute to scientific knowledge but also to encourage curiosity and inspire and educate others to join me in the journey toward a more peaceful and better world for all.
"In the quest for truth, we find not just answers, but the responsibility to use them for the greater good."
Email:
soumyaranjan[dot]khuntia[at]iiap[dot]res[dot]in
khuntias133[at]gmail.com
Academic
2020 - present: Ph.D. (Astrophysics), Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore, India 560034
Thesis title: Kinematics and Thermodynamics of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs)
Supervisor: Dr. Wageesh Mishra
Research interests: CMEs, Solar wind, Space Weather & Heliospheric Physics
2018 - 2020: M.Sc. (Physics), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India 110016
Project title: Low-frequency noise measurements of 2-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) at the heterostructure of GaAs/AlGaAs
Supervisor: Dr. Pintu Das
2014 - 2017: B.Sc. (physics), Nayagarh Autonomous College, Utkal University, Odisha, India 752069
National-level Exams/Awards/fellowships
2020 - present: Institute Fellowship, PhD
2020: Indian Institute of Astrophysics Screening Test (IIAST) | Physics: 97 percentile
2018: Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) | Physics: AIR-152
2014 - 2020: Department of Science and Technology (DST) INSPIRE Scholarship, BSc and MSc
Recent conference/workshop
Lecture on " The Sun", 2025: MP Birla Institute of Fundamental Research, India
Kodaikanal Winter School on Solar Physics-2025: Hands-on session
International Conference on Sun, Space Weather, and Solar-Stellar Connections, 2025: IIA, India - Poster
IAU Symposium 388- Solar and Stellar Coronal Mass Ejections: Oral presentation
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2024: Virtual Poster
Young Astronomers' Meet 2024: CHRIST, Bangalore, India - Poster
National Space Science Symposium 2024: Goa University, India - Oral presentation
European Solar Physics Online Seminars (ESPOS): Oral presentation
Astronomical Society of India (ASI) 2024: IISc, Bangalore, India - Poster & Invited Workshop3 Oral presentation
Kodaikanal Winter School on Solar Physics-2024: Hands-on session on "Kinematics of CMEs from both remote & in-situ observations."
USO-PRL Solar Physics Workshop, Udaipur, India - Poster
The second Aditya-L1 Support Cell (AL1SC) workshop: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India
Young Astronomers' Meet 2022: ARIES, Nainital - Oral presentation, Title: The evolution of the thermodynamic state of a CME
Aditya-L1/VELC workshop: Kodaikanal, Karnataka, India
Astronomical Society of India (ASI), IIT Roorkee, India - Poster, Probing the thermodynamical state of a CME during its propagation in the heliosphere
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