36th Annual Report (2023-24)

181 Sanjeev Kalita is talking to the public about the solar system's formation Research scholars interact with school students and teachers by presentation of planets Kids looking through a telescope eyepiece AreasofResearch Research Astronomy, Astrophysics, Cosmology, History and the Philosophy of Science The faculties in the CCASS, GLA University, are working in the fields of cosmology, general and modified theories of gravity, astrophysics, astronomy, and the history and philosophy of science. A three-day workshop on “ Python Programming in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology (PPAAC) ” was held at CCASS, GLA University, Mathura from 20-22 July 2023. The speakers were Prof. S. N. Workshops/Schoolorganised Hasan (MANUU, Hyderabad), Dr. Priya Hasan (MANNU, Hyderabad), Dr. Akshay Rana (Delhi University, Delhi), Mr. Darshan Kumar (Delhi University, Delhi) for providing opportunities to UG/PG students, Research Scholars, PDF and newly joined faculties to get an exposure on the data analysis related works in the field of astronomical sciences. Coordinator: Professor Anirudh Pradhan ICARD - Centre for Cosmology, Astrophysics and Space Science, GLA University, Mathura (Activities from 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2024) Honours/distinction/awards ICARD Coordinator Dr Sanjeev Kalita was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS), UK, inOctober 2023