Leadership and Professional Service

Editorial and Review Activities for Journals and Funding Agencies

1. Reviewer for Research Grant Proposal: Austrian Science Fund (FWF).

2. Guest Editor: (i) Special Issue in "Universe" on the topic of  The Solar Origin of Space Weather (ii) Special Issue in "Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences'' on the topic of  White-Light Polarimetric Investigation of the Solar Corona and Associated Dynamics

3. Review Editor, Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences (since Jun 2022)

4. Reviewer for Reputed Journals:  Journal of Geophysical Research (JGR-Space Physics), Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS), The Astrophysical Journal (ApJ), Astronomy and Astrophysics (A&A), Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, Astrophysics and Space Science (FrASS), Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy (JApA), Sun and Geosphere

Professional Memberships 

1. International Astronomical Union (IAU). Elected member, since 2026
   Division E (Sun and Heliosphere); Commission E2 (Solar Activity); Commission E3 (Solar Impact Throughout the Heliosphere); Inter-Division E–F–G Commission (Impact of Magnetic Activity on Solar and Stellar Environments)

2. Astronomical Society of India (ASI). Life membership, since 2018

Committees and Academic Administration

1. Member, JRF Interview Committee (Jun 2026)
   Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
   Contributed to the evaluation and selection of candidates for the PhD program

2. Member, Board of Studies (May 2025)
   School of Astronomy, Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna
   Contributed to academic governance and the enhancement of teaching and research standards

3. Member, JRF Interview Committee (Nov 2025)
   Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
   Contributed to the evaluation and selection of candidates for the PhD program

4. Coordinator, Visiting Students Program (Aug 2025-Aug 2027)
   Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
   Contributed to program execution by supporting policy formulation, student selection, and extensions based on performance progress

5. Member, Board of Graduate Studies (Aug 2025-Aug 2027)
   Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
   Responsible for overseeing the PhD program, including policy formulation, admission evaluation, progress monitoring, and maintaining academic standards

6. Member, JRF Interview Committee (May 2025)
   Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
   Contributed to the evaluation and selection of candidates for the PhD program

7. Member, JRF Interview Committee (Nov 2024)
   Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
   Contributed to the evaluation and selection of candidates for the PhD program

8. Member, JRF Interview Committee (Jun 2024)
   Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
   Contributed to the evaluation and selection of candidates for the PhD program

9. Member, Committee to organize the 125th-year celebration of the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (March 2024)
   Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
   Contributed to the planning and coordination of events, outreach activities, and scientific presentations for the anniversary celebration.

10. Member, JRF Interview Committee (Jun 2023)
    Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
    Contributed to the evaluation and selection of candidates for the PhD program

11. Member, JRF interview committee (Nov 2021)
    Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
    Assisted with the evaluation and selection of candidates for the PhD program

12. Member, committee to plan and organize the events under ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ (celebrating the 75th year of Independence of our country) (Aug 2021 to Aug 2022)
    Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru
    Contributed to the conceptualization, coordination, and execution of multiple events.