Ravi Raja Pothuneni

About

I have finished my PhD in Astronomy at the Department of Astronomy at Osmania University. Before this, I completed my Masters in Astronomy at the same university. In 2018, I also earned an International Diploma in Astrobiology from the Indian Astrobiology Research Centre.

My area of research is centred on studying close binaries with tertiary components. To achieve this, I utilize a range of ground-based and space-based observations. My work involves reducing and analyzing photometric and spectroscopic data of these close binaries and identifying any period variations that may indicate the presence of tertiary bodies.

I've begun my job as a Scientific Officer at the G P Birla Archaeological Astronomical and Scientific Research Institute. My main responsibilities include organizing and conducting workshops, training sessions, and other tasks.

Employment

• THE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY FOR TRAINING, RESEARCH AND OUTREACH (ASTRO) Founder/Director
  2024 - Present
• B M Birla Science Centre Scientific Officer
  2023 - 2024

Education

• Amity Centre of Excellence in Astrobiology Introduction to Astrobiology
  2020 - 2020
• Osmania University Doctoral Degree
  2019 - 2026
• Indian Astrobiology Research Centre (IARC) International Diploma
  2018 - 2018

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (7)

• Photometric and Period Variation Studies of Two Short-Period Eclipsing Binaries with Indications of Additional Components
  Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics 2026
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• Mapping the Parameter Space of Triple Star Systems Stability, Tightness, and Angular Momentum
  International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research 2026 DOI: 10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.70329
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• Multi-wavelength photometric study of five contact binaries in the field of globular cluster M4
  New Astronomy 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.newast.2023.102150
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• The first photometric, period variation, and flare activity studies of TIC 24233294: Reviewing with the latest results of well-studied late-type active binaries
  Advances in Space Research 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2023.06.011
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• The first photometric and spectroscopic study of contact binary V2840 Cygni.
  Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics 2022 DOI: 10.1088/1674-4527/acae6e
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• Photometric investigation of eight ultra-short period eclipsing binaries from OGLE
  Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics 2020 DOI: 10.1088/1674-4527/20/8/113
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• Photometric study of 61 totally eclipsing contact binaries from the ASAS, OGLE, HATNet, AST3 and TESS databases
  Contributions of the Astronomical Observatory Skalnaté Pleso 2020
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