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
Week 2
Excursions
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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