Meet Your Instructors
Dr. Suprit Singh
Dr. Suprit Singh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at IIT Delhi, where he leads the Quantum Gravitation & Astrophysics Lab (qGAL). He completed his PhD at IUCAA under Prof. T. Padmanabhan and was awarded the V. V. Narlikar Best Thesis Award. Following postdoctoral research at the University of New Brunswick and the University of Delhi, his work spans quantum gravity, cosmology, galactic astronomy, and astronomical instrumentation. His expertise in computational astrophysics and observational techniques provides a strong foundation for understanding modern astronomical methods.
Dr. Bharti Arora
Dr. Bharti Arora is an Assistant Professor (Grade II) at JIIT Noida. She obtained her PhD from ARIES, Nainital, and has held postdoctoral positions at ARIES and the University of Liège. Her research focuses on massive stars, including O-type and Wolf–Rayet stars, as well as solar coronal studies during eclipses. With expertise in multi-wavelength observations, spectroscopy, and polarimetry, she brings valuable insight into observational astronomy and instrumentation.
Dr. Arun Varma Thampan
Dr. Arun Varma Thampan is a faculty member at St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, with over a decade of teaching experience at the postgraduate level. He completed his PhD at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, working on neutron stars, accretion disks, and general relativity. He has also held postdoctoral positions at IUCAA and SISSA, Italy. His module emphasizes practical engagement, introducing participants to observational methods and data analysis through hands-on activities.
Dr. Joydip Mitra
Dr. Joydip Mitra is an Associate Professor at Scottish Church College, Kolkata, and a guest faculty member at West Bengal State University. He completed his PhD at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, working on general relativity, black holes, and higher-dimensional gravity. A gold medalist from the University of Calcutta, he has contributed to curriculum development in astronomy and astrophysics. His teaching combines clarity with depth, particularly in stellar physics and observational interpretation.
Dr. Rabbi Akkiba Angiras
Dr. Rabbi Akkiba Angiras is the Dean of the School of Physical Sciences at St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru, with over three decades of teaching experience. He completed his Master’s at IIT Bombay and his PhD through M.G. University and the Raman Research Institute, focusing on radio observations of spiral galaxies. He has played a key role in establishing academic programmes in physics and space sciences, including collaborations with ISRO and RRI. His module explores stellar evolution with both conceptual depth and observational context.
Dr. K. Indulekha
Dr. K. Indulekha is a Professor of Astrophysics with a PhD from the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Her research includes galaxy formation, stellar clusters, and gas dynamics in astrophysical systems. She is a Life Member of the Astronomical Society of India and an International Affiliate of the American Astronomical Society. With extensive teaching and research experience, she offers a comprehensive perspective on galactic structure and evolution.
Dr. Geetanjali Sethi
Dr. Geetanjali Sethi is an Associate Professor of Physics and Dean of Research at St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi. She holds a PhD in theoretical cosmology and works on constraining dark energy models using cosmological observations. With over two decades of teaching experience and academic leadership, her module provides a rigorous introduction to the origin, evolution, and large-scale structure of the universe.