A Researcher exploring the Sun and heliosphere through radio observations and advanced instrumentation. Combining signal processing, antenna design, and RF systems to extract weak cosmic signals. Driven by technology development that bridges scientific discovery and real-world engineering systems.
About Me
I am currently a National Postdoctoral Fellow at the Udaipur Solar Observatory of the Physical Research Laboratory, and a Visiting Researcher in the Department of Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Indore. My research lies at the intersection of observational astrophysics, radio instrumentation, signal processing, and applied RF engineering.
My work focuses on understanding the Sun and the interplanetary medium using radio observations and interferometric techniques. A central theme of my research is extracting weak astrophysical radio signals in the presence of ionospheric distortions, terrestrial interference, and instrumental noise. During my doctoral research, I developed analytically derived and machine-learning–based approaches for passive RF source localisation and direction-of-arrival estimation, along with the design and prototyping of RF instrumentation including antennas, amplifiers, and heterodyne receivers.
My postdoctoral research extends this foundation toward solar radio studies and technology development for space and ground-based observational systems. I investigate radio signatures of energetic particles and solar eruptions to infer plasma properties such as density, magnetic field strength, and particle propagation relevant to space weather. Alongside the scientific work, I also develop digital signal processing pipelines and instrumentation systems using SDRs, FPGAs, and embedded platforms for interferometric observations in the microwave regime.
More broadly, my technical work spans antenna design and electromagnetic simulation, RF front-end development, UAV-based antenna characterization systems, and the integration of positioning, communication, and sensing modules for experimental platforms. I enjoy working across the full development pipeline—from theoretical modelling and algorithm design to hardware prototyping, system integration, and real-world deployment.
Several of these technology developments have resulted in patent applications and interdisciplinary collaborations. What motivates me most is translating scientific ideas into robust engineering systems that enable new observational capabilities and practical technological solutions.
Outside research, I enjoy learning new languages, exploring diverse cuisines, and immersing myself in Manga.
Low-frequency observations, Direction of Arrival estimation, and advanced array signal processing.
Satellite system design, space VLBI, and spacecraft hardware development for real-time operations.
Full-cycle design from simulation (CST, HFSS) to prototyping and field characterisation.
Solar magnetic field analysis, heliospheric signatures, and IPS-based solar wind studies.
Technical Expertise
MATLAB — 6+ Years
Programming Languages
Antenna & RF Simulation
Microcontrollers & SoCs
Data Formats
Platforms & OS
Focus Areas
Development of advanced algorithms (SAM, ML-based) for direction-of-arrival estimation using tri-axial antenna configurations — enabling goniopolarimetric characterisation of low-frequency radio sources.
Design, simulation, and prototyping of wideband antennas (bi-conical, tri-axial dipoles, patch arrays) and RF front-ends optimised for the challenging low-frequency radio environment.
Multi-instrument analysis of the inner heliosphere using interplanetary scintillation and in-situ satellite data to study declining solar magnetic fields and their propagation effects.
Spacecraft hardware design, space VLBI with hybrid satellite orbits, UAV-based antenna characterisation, and real-time lunar terrain detection for autonomous landing systems.
Scholarly Output
Career
Writing
Get in Touch
Whether you share a passion for antennas, RF systems, radio astronomy, or system development — or you're looking to collaborate on research — I'd love to hear from you.