Academic Qualification

• Ph. D. in Astronomy (1991). Indian Institute of Astrophysics
  Thesis topic: Studies of Classical and Recurrent Novae

Scientific Interests

• Novae and related systems
• Supernovae
• Gamma-ray burst sources
• Activity in galaxies
• Development of Astronomical Facilities
  

Current Projects

• Photometric and spectroscopic monitoring of low redshift supernovae
  
• Multiwavelength studies of novae during outburst
• Long term spectroscopic monitoring of recurrent novae and symbiotic stars at quiescence
• The Indian Astronomical Observatory : 2-m HCT - operations and maintenance; site characterization.