About the Workshop

About the Workshop

Modern radio telescopes such as MeerKAT and the upcoming Square Kilometre Array (SKA)
produce extremely large astronomical datasets requiring advanced techniques in signal
processing, imaging, computation, and scientific data analysis.

This workshop is designed to introduce engineering students and early-stage researchers
to the foundational principles of radio astronomy and the engineering challenges associated
with modern radio telescopes.

The workshop combines introductory lectures, demonstrations, guided hands-on sessions,
and team-based exploration of MeerKAT datasets.

Objectives

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Introduce participants to the basic principles of radio astronomy

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Familiarize students with handling large astronomical datasets

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Demonstrate signal processing and imaging techniques used in radio astronomy

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Provide exposure to Python and CASA-based analysis workflows

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Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering and astronomy

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Identify motivated students for future research opportunities

Target Audience

B.Tech students from ECE, CSE, EEE, AI and Data Science, M.Sc. students,
early-stage PhD scholars, and faculty participants interested in astronomy,
signal processing, scientific computing, and data analysis.
Participants are expected from Kerala and other parts of India.

Workshop Format

• Introductory lectures
• Demonstrations
• Guided hands-on sessions
• Team-based projects
• Participant presentations and discussions

Expected Outcomes

• Foundational understanding of radio astronomy
• Exposure to MeerKAT datasets and analysis pipelines
• Confidence in scientific data handling
• Understanding of big-data challenges in astronomy
• Identification of potential candidates for future research collaborations