A Hands-on Workshop with

 JWST-UVIT 

Center of Excellence in Astronomy & Astrophysics

Department of Physics and Electronics

CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore

20th to 31st October 2025

 

Two Weeks of Astrophysics Immersion! 

Engage in expert lectures, hands-on data analysis, proposal writing, and many more! Enhance your research skills and explore real astronomical datasets.

 

Week 1

Research lectures exploring the science and instruments of JWST and UVIT

Week 2

Rigorous brainstorming and data analysis while working on a specific project using JWST/UVIT

Excursions

Outings and one-day trips to the beautiful places in Karnataka

 

A Hands-on Workshop with JWST and UVIT is one of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)'s Capacity Building Activities. The workshop trains participants to use public data  from JWST  & UVIT for scientific research.

 

JWST-UVIT Workshop

The workshop schedule includes weekday tutorials and interactive sessions on data access, processing, analysis tools, and modeling techniques. Lectures will explore the scientific applications of JWST-UVIT data, covering topics like star formation, high-redshift galaxies, exoplanets, transient events, and statistical approaches. Participants will also have opportunities to collaborate with experts throughout the sessions.

This workshop focuses on building collaborations among astronomers especially from Asian countries working with JWST-UVIT data. It is open to faculty/researchers, postdoctoral fellows, PhD scholars, and master's students, from Asia and nearby regions with a background in astronomy. Applicants should be proficient in at least one programming language, preferably Python.

To ensure a strong mentor-to-participant interaction, the workshop will maintain a 3 to 4 participant-per-lecturer ratio, with a total of 35-40 attendees. Selection will be based on academic and scientific merit, as well as the workshop’s potential to support participants in advancing their research careers.

 

 

Confirmed Speakers

Prof Annapurni Subramaniam

Director, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, India

Dr Themiya Nanayakkara

Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

Dr Isabel Rebollido

European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC), Madrid, ESA

Dr Javier Álvarez

Centro de Astrobiología (CAB), Madrid, Spain

Dr Carlos Gabriel 

Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)

Prof C S Stalin

Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, India

Dr Smitha Subramanian

Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, India

Dr Sreeja S Kartha

CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India

 Complete list of speakers will be getting updated soon..

 

The Venue

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)

Bangalore Central Campus

Hosur Road, 

Near Dairy Circle, Bangalore
Karnataka-560029

Christ University, a prestigious university in India, is known for its academic excellence, diverse programs, and vibrant campus life across multiple campuses in Bangalore. The main campus in Central Bangalore is well-connected by public transport, including metro stations, buses, and is approximately 40 km (about an hour's drive) from Kempegowda International Airport.

 

 

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