Dr. Gourav Banerjee
Christ University, M.P. Birla Planetarium, M.P. Birla Institute of Fundamental Research, Manipal University
0000-0001-8873-1171
About
The splendour of the night sky has fascinated mankind since prehistoric period. I was also not an exception. Being interested in astronomy since school days, I've remained involved in astronomy popularization activities (like participating in seminars, camps, workshops, etc. as a student or resource person) in and around my native state West Bengal, India since 2001. Through these activities, gradually I became convinced that it is the field of research and academics where I can find intellectual satisfaction. Naturally I understood that astronomy is the subject where I can integrate both my dreams- research and teaching. With that objective, I set my eyes upon building a career in observational astronomy. Hence I've pursued astronomy as my career after completing high school.
My Objective:
Excellence, in my opinion is the output of determination and dedication. I sincerely believe that my hard-working ability combined with my heart full passion for astronomy will help me in achieving the sole ambition of my life: to become an honest observational astronomer and provide own contribution in the field, being a part of an organization where my hard work and sincerity will be appreciated without any discrimination.
Areas of Interest:
• Spectroscopic studies of Circumstellar disks/ Emission Line stars
• Observational studies of star clusters
• Astronomy popularization among students by delivering talks and conducting activities
Memberships:
Associate Member (Membership ID: - A 1059), Astronomical Society of India.
Registered Volunteer, Public Outreach Program, Astronomical Society of India since its inception from November, 2014.
Participation in Selected Workshops/ Schools:
1. Workshop on Multi-wavelength Observations using ASTROSAT during 14-16th December, 2017 at Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
2. Workshop on Star and Planet Formation on 16th February, 2015 at Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, Maharashtra, India.
3. Workshop on Statistical Applications to Astrophysics and Cosmology (STATCOSMO-15) during 10-13th February, 2015 at Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
4. 8th Winter School on Astroparticle Physics (WAPP-2013) during 20-28th December, 2013 at Bose Institute of Astroparticle Physics, Darjeeling, West Bengal.
5. Astronomy Olympiad Exposure Camp-2013 during 28-31st October, 2013 at Homi Bhaba Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
6. 3rd Professional –Amateur Astronomer’s Meeting (Pro-Am3) during 26-27th October, 2013 at HBCSE, TIFR, Mumbai.
7. 3rd ARIES Training School of Observational Astronomy (ATSOA-2013) during 04-13th March, 2013 at Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, Uttarakhand, India.
8. 4th School cum Workshop on Low Energy Nuclear Astrophysics (SLENA-2012) during 26-29th November, 2012 at Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata.
9. Three days Training Programme on “Secondary Collimation Process of 50cm Optical Telescope” during 24-26th June, 2012 at Indian Astronomical Observatory (run by Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru), Hanle, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
10. Master Resource Person’s Training Program on ‘Transit of Venus-2012’ (selected by West Bengal State Council for Science and Technology) during 08-09th May, 2012 organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India at Shillong, Meghalaya, India. I was nominated by DST as Master Resource Person for training resource persons and students for the observation of Transit of Venus from any place of West Bengal on June 6th, 2012.
Selected .Public Outreach activities:
• Delivered over 250 popular astronomy talks at various schools, colleges, associations, organizations for popularizing astronomy at different parts of West Bengal, India since 2001.
• Invited by the Everest Science Centre, Biratnagar, Nepal as a judge (being a representative of Kolkata Astronomy Centre) for the ‘Space and Science Camp’ organized by them for school students during February 10-12, 2016, March 07-09, 2016 and January 12-14th, 2017. These camps were a part of the selection process for participating at the ‘International Space Camp’ organized by Johnson Space Centre, NASA in the respective years.
• Invited by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Kharagpur, WB on 31st January, 2015 to judge the event of Messier Marathon during Inter IIT Tech Fest-2015 organized by IIT-Kharagpur.
• Invited by ABP Ananda (leading news channel in Bengali in India) to take part in a live discussion program on India’s Mars Mission on 24th September, 2014- the day when India’s Mangalyaan entered the orbit of Mars successfully and created history. The program was live telecast during 07:00- 09:30 AM (local time) at ABP Ananda channel, Kolkata.
Employment
Employment history is unavailable.
Education
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Christ University MPhil in Physics (specialization: Astrophysics) Thesis: Spectroscopic Studies of Galactic Field Be Stars2017 - Present
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M.P. Birla Planetarium, M.P. Birla Institute of Fundamental Research PG Diploma in Astronomy and Planetarium Science2011 - 2012
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Manipal University M.Tech (Astronomy & Space Engineering)2010 - 2012
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Bengal Institute of Technology and Management B.Tech (Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering)2005 - 2009
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Techno Model School Higher Secondary (Class 12th) Subjects: PCM and Computer Science2003 - 2005
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Nava Nalanda High School Madhyamik (10th Standard)1991 - 2003
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (10)
- Citizen Science: Contributing in Professional Astronomy being an Amateur Save
- Spectroscopic Studies of Galactic Field Be stars through CaII and FeII emission lines Save
- Spectroscopic Studies of Galactic Field Be stars through metallic emission lines Save
- Spectroscopic Studies of Galactic Field Be stars Save
- Becoming an Astronomer Save
- Developing Year-long Astronomy Activity Sessions for School Students to Promote Astronomy Education Save
- Construction and Application of ‘RadioJove’ radio telescope to detect 20.1 MHz emissions from Jupiter and Sun Save
- Detection of wave front distortions of astronomical images using the Shack Hartmann Instrument Save
- Construction and application of highly efficient ‘Radio Jove’ radio telescope to monitor faint radio emissions of the Sun and Jupiter Save
- Investigation for Probable explanation for the Unusual Variation of the star Epsilon Aurigae Save