Multiwavelength study of AGN central engine, and its environment

Workshop, Conference Hall, Dharamshala Campus, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, H.P., India, 2025

Organised by: IUCAA, CUHP

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About the conference:
The Workshop on Multiwavelength study of AGN central engine, and its environment is taking place from 6th to 8th June, 2025. The primary objective of this conference is to unite researchers from all across India to discuss recent advancements, opportunities, and challenges in AGN-related research. The program is designed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, aiming to establish long-term, productive partnerships between researchers in institutes and universities.

Venue and Time:
The venue of the ‘Multiwavelength study of AGN central engine, and its environment’ is the Conference Hall, Dharamshala Campus of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh.
Address:
Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala
District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
India 176215

How to Reach?

  • AIR: Nearest Airport - Dharamshala International Airport, Gaggal (10 km) from Dharamshala Campus.
  • Rail: Pathankot Cantt (CANTT-PKTC) is the nearest railway station - 60 Km from CUHP Dharamshala Campus.
  • Road: CUHP Dharamshala campus is connected by road to major centers of northern India. Some major road distances from the Institute are: Pathankot - 80 km, Chandigarh - 225 km, Delhi - 525 km.
  • Location on Map: Central University of Himachal Pradesh Dharamshala Campus

Expected Outcomes:

  • Enhanced quality of research through feedback and mentorship.
  • Increased collaboration among researchers and institutions in the region.
  • Formation of a network of young astronomers focused on advancing research in AGN.
  • Identification of potential areas for joint research projects and funding opportunities.

Coordinators:

  1. Prof. Hum Chand (CUHP) [Email: humchand@hpcu.ac.in]
  2. Prof. Gulab C. Dewangan [Email: gulab@iucaa.in]

SOC Chair:

  1. Prof. Ranjeev Misra (IUCAA) [Email: ranjeev@iucaa.in]

Members of Local Organising Committee:

S.NONameRoleEmailContact
1Mr. Ritish KumarLOC Chairritishshield@gmail.com85806 68173
2Dr. Krishan ChandSOC Memberkrishanchand007.kc@gmail.com8091712308
3Mr. Himanshu SharmaTravelshimanshu4gya@gmail.com8005542176
4Mr. Madhu SudanFoodmadhu92265.sudan@gmail.com7717329692
5Mr. Paryag SharmaTechnicalpanditparyag@gmail.com7018023532
6Mr. DharmenderTechnicaldharmender98thakur@gmail.com8219186467
7Mr. Anshul Kumar SharmaTechnicalaksharma120102@gmail.com9459632655
8Ms. Priya SharmaTechnicalPriya.insights02@gmail.com8219191753

Selected Candidates:

S. No.NameInstitute / University
1Abhipsa BiswalCentral University of Himachal Pradesh
2Abhishek Hitesh JhalaManipal Centre for Natural Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
3Aditya SharmaIndian Institute of Technology Indore
4Anshul Kumar SharmaCentral University of Himachal Pradesh
5Areyendhu ShaluPost graduated in Astrophysics from Pune University (2024 Pass out)
6Arya SudhakaranManipal Centre for Natural Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
7Arzoo KanwarCentral University of Himachal Pradesh
8Ayushi ChhipaIndian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru
9Chandan Kumar DasIndian Institute of Technology Indore
10C. S. StalinIndian Institute of Astrophysics
11Debbijoy BhattacharyaManipal Centre for Natural Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
12Devanand P UAryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)
13Gulab Chand DewanganInter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics
14Hritwik BoraTezpur University
15Hum ChandCentral University of Himachal Pradesh
16Jashanpreet Singh DingraGuru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
17Joysankar MajumdarBanaras Hindu University
18Kavita KumariKamla Rai College, Jai Prakash University, Bihar
19Krishan ChandCentral University of Himachal Pradesh
20Madhu SudanCentral University of Himachal Pradesh
21Main PalSri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi
22Mayukh PahariIndian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
23Meet PanchalDepartment of Physics, University of Mumbai
24MeghaIndian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali
25Navya SaraswatNIT Surat
26NIRAJ KUMAR SAHUIISER Mohali, Punjab, 140306
27NwtuPandit Ravi Shankar University
28Pankaj KushwahaIISER-Mohali
29Paryag SharmaCentral University of Himachal Pradesh
30Priya SharmaCentral University of Himachal Pradesh
31Raj PrinceBanaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
32Rithu AUniversity of Calicut
33Ritish KumarCentral University of Himachal Pradesh
34Sakshi MauryaBanaras Hindu University
35Shahjahan IqbalManipal Centre for Natural Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
36Shree SumanIIT Hyderabad
37Subhashree SwainIUCAA, Pune
38SUVAS CHANDRA CHAUDHARYIUCAA Pune
39Vishal ThakurCentral University of Himachal Pradesh