The workshop brings together resource persons with expertise in astronomy, radio astronomy, antennas, signal processing, and MeerKAT data analysis. Each speaker will contribute through lectures, demonstrations, hands-on sessions, mentoring, and discussions.
Prof. Neeraj Gupta
Scientist G, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
Prof. Neeraj Gupta will lead sessions connected with MeerKAT/SKA survey data, calibration, imaging workflows, and guided MeerKAT dataset exploration.
- MeerKAT/SKA and Large Survey Data: What Engineers Should Know
- From Measurements to Images: Calibration and Imaging Workflow
- Introduction to MeerKAT Dataset and Analysis Workflow
- Team-based MeerKAT Data Exploration and Discussion
Dr. Joe Jacob
Associate Professor (Retd.), Newman College, Thodupuzha
Dr. Joe Jacob will introduce participants to the foundations of astronomy and radio astronomy, helping beginners connect basic scientific concepts with radio telescope observations.
- Astronomy Fundamentals for Beginners
- Basics of Radio Astronomy
Dr. Mathew George
Assistant Professor, Sacred Heart College, Thevara
Dr. Mathew George will handle practical sessions related to radio antennas, basic setup, signal acquisition, and demonstration of radio astronomy instrumentation.
- Practical Radio Antennas for Astronomy: Basics and Setup
- Antenna Demonstration and 21 cm H I Line Detection Demo
Mr. Sudheep T P
Guest Faculty, Newman College, Thodupuzha
Mr. Sudheep T P will contribute to the hands-on and computational components of the workshop, especially in radio data viewing and analysis fundamentals.
- Antenna Demonstration, Data Viewing, and Signal Pipeline Exposure
- Radio Data Analysis Fundamentals
- Team-based Practical Mentoring
Coming Soon
Resource Person
Post-doctoral Resource Person, IUCAA / Collaborating Institution
A post-doctoral resource person will support the MeerKAT data analysis sessions, software workflow demonstrations, and team-based practical mentoring.
- MeerKAT Dataset Handling
- Python/CASA Workflow Walkthrough
- Calibration and Imaging Support
- Team-based Data Exploration