Centre for Mega Projects in Multi-wavelength Astronomy
Founder coordinator: Prof. S.K. Pandey
Present coordinator: Dr. N.K. Chakradhari
Motivation & Strength
v Pt. R.S. University, Raipur has been known for imparting quality education and research in the field of Astronomy & Astrophysics. It is one of the few Universities known for Astronomy & Astrophysics teaching, specially the main in central part of India.
v Many
alumni are serving the Nations as Scientists / Researchers in Premier Institutions - e.g. IIA
Bangalore,
PRL Ahmedabad,
IUCAA Pune,
ISRO Bangalore, etc.
Hence, Active collaboration / MoUs
exist with these Research Centers.
Objective:
Carry out research in the front-line areas of Astronomy and Astrophysics by acquiring multi-wavelength data from available / upcoming Mega Projects and Observational facilities.
Collaborations: (1) Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru
(2) Inter University Centre for Astronomy & Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
(3) Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital