Collaborations
Who We Are
BAT AGN Spectroscopic Survey (BASS)
The BASS collaboration is dedicated to studying the demographics and physical properties of active galactic nuclei (AGNs) selected from the Swift-BAT hard X-ray survey. By combining multi-wavelength spectroscopy, imaging, and archival data, BASS provides crucial insights into the nature of AGN accretion, black hole growth, and the connection between AGNs and their host galaxies. My involvement in BASS focuses on investigating the X-ray and optical properties of these AGNs to better understand their accretion processes and evolution.
Vera C. Rubin Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST)
The LSST, conducted by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, is set to revolutionize time-domain astrophysics with its unprecedented deep, wide-field, and high-cadence observations. As a member of the LSST collaboration, I contribute to the study of AGN variability, changing-look AGNs, and transient astrophysical events. LSST’s multi-epoch survey will provide an unparalleled opportunity to explore the physics of accretion disks, black hole feeding mechanisms, and their connection to galaxy evolution.
Sloan Digital Sky Survey-V (SDSS-V)
SDSS-V is an all-sky, multi-epoch spectroscopic survey that aims to map the structure and dynamics of the universe across multiple timescales. It features two major components relevant to my research: the Black Hole Mapper, which studies AGNs and quasars, and the Milky Way Mapper, which focuses on stellar evolution. My role in SDSS-V involves utilizing its extensive spectroscopic dataset to analyze AGN properties, outflows, and their impact on galaxy evolution. The survey's long-term spectral monitoring allows for unique insights into AGN variability and accretion physics.
Square Kilometre Array - India (SKA-India)
SKA is an upcoming world-leading radio astronomy project that will provide an unprecedented view of the radio universe. As part of SKA-India, I engage in studying AGNs and galaxy evolution using next-generation radio interferometry. The SKA will enable detailed studies of radio jets, black hole feedback, and the role of magnetic fields in AGN environments, enhancing our understanding of the connection between AGNs and their host galaxies.
Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS)
AXIS is a proposed next-generation X-ray observatory designed to provide high-resolution imaging and time-domain studies of black holes and cosmic structures. With its superior sensitivity and angular resolution, AXIS will significantly advance our understanding of AGN coronae, disk-wind interactions, and black hole environments. My work within the AXIS collaboration focuses on utilizing its X-ray capabilities to study the multi-wavelength properties of AGNs and the physics of accretion in extreme environments.