Research Cluster Overview

Research Cluster: Digital Revolution and Scientific Futures
Topic: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Theme: Key areas include Supermassive Black Holes (SMBH), Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN), and Exoplanet Detection. Aligns with SDGs 4, 9, 13, and 15.

The Astrophysics group at Jain (Deemed-to-be University) delves into galaxy evolution through studies on Supermassive Black Holes (SMBHs) and AGNs, examining how these impact star formation and interstellar matter. Research also explores exoplanet discovery using methods like Radial Velocity and Direct Imaging to identify Earth-like planets. Interdisciplinary areas include archaeoastronomy, solar physics, and astronomy big data analysis. Students work alongside ISRO and IIA experts, developing skills and contributing to global scientific advancement.

Research Focus Areas

– Active Galactic Nuclei & Galaxy Formation
– Detection of Exoplanets Using Radial Velocity & Direct Imaging
– Solar Physics and Stellar Studies
– Archaeoastronomy & Indigenous Knowledge Systems
– Astronomy Big Data Analysis
– Interdisciplinary Collaboration with ISRO and IIA

Expected Outcomes

• Understanding: Explain, Summarize, Describe astrophysical phenomena
• Applying: Use observational methods and models in real research
• Analysing: Differentiate and compare galaxy and star behavior
• Evaluating: Assess research strategies and observational results
• Creating: Design models and experiments for celestial phenomena

Current Projects

• Study and Detection of Solar Activity
• SEMIOTICS – Study on Extremophiles Bioactivity for Astrobiological Applications

Faculty Details & CVs

Lead Faculty: Dr. M. Sudhakar Reddy
Designation: Professor and HoD
Department: Physics and Electronics, School of Sciences
Location: Bangalore
Contact: 8618377338
Email: r.sudhakar@jainuniversity.ac.in

Faculty Members:
Dr. Shawshank Gurumath — CV
Mr. Sundar MN — CV

Collaborating Opportunities

Internal: CAHC, IIAEM (JAIN)
External: Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Other Collaborations: Bangalore Astronomical Society, JN Planetarium