Outreach Talks

Data-Driven Aspects in Astronomy

July 06, 2025

Summer School Lecture, India Science Academy Summer School, Ranchi, India (remote)

Presented a series of lectures and interactive sessions as part of a week-long summer school hosted by the India Science Academy. The sessions focused on how data science and statistical modeling have revolutionized modern astrophysics — with emphasis on time-domain astronomy, exoplanet detection, and accessing astronomy data. Topics included Python workflows, machine learning, and data-driven discovery pipelines in astronomy.

Introduction to Astronomy

June 05, 2025

Invited Talk, India Space Lab, Delhi, India (remote)

Delivered an invited introductory session on the fundamentals of observational and theoretical astronomy, organized by India Space Lab for early-stage learners. The talk covered celestial coordinate systems, types of telescopes, key observational tools, and a survey of interesting cosmic structures like stars, galaxies, and exoplanets. It aimed to spark curiosity and provide a launchpad for deeper engagement with modern astronomy.

Exoplanets: From Detection to Characterisation

November 10, 2024

Tech Fest Talk, Conscentia 2024, IIST, Thiruvananthapuram, India

Gave a public talk as part of Conscentia, the annual science and tech festival of IIST. The session explored the evolution of exoplanet science; from early radial velocity discoveries to modern TESS-based statistical validation pipelines. Highlighted the broader role of population studies in understanding planetary system architectures.