The Executive Council of the Astronomical Society of India
The Executive Council of the Astronomical Society of India is elected every three years. The members of the Executive Council for the current triennium (2025-2028) are:
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 Devendra K. Ojha is a Senior Professor at the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics (DAA), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai. His scientific interests include interstellar medium, multiwavelength study of Galactic star-forming regions, Galactic structure and development of astronomical instrumentation for ground based telescopes and balloon & space-borne payloads for space-based infrared astronomy. He is currently the Chairperson of TIFR Balloon Facility Committee and Dean (Finance) of TIFR. He also served as the Chairperson of DAA, TIFR from 2013-2019. |
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| Vice President | |
 Thirupathi Sivarani is a professor and Dean of the Faculty of sciences at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru. Her research interests include Stellar abundances and galactic archeology Exoplanet studies Astronomical Instrumentation. She is also involved in developing scientific instruments for the India-TMT and serves as a member of the TMT Science Advisory Committee. |
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| Immediate Past President | |
 Dipankar Banerjee currently the Director at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. He served as Director, Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital from 2019-2024. He is also a senior professor at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. His scientific interests include Solar magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)- theoretical study of MHD wave propagation in stratied atmospheres. Observations of Chromospheric and Coronal oscillations, density and temperature diagnostic in solar atmosphere. |
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| Secretary | |
 Sarita Vig is a Professor at the Indian Institute of Space science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram. Her research interests include early phases in massive star formation, Galactic clusters, Interstellar medium, Galactic structure, and laboratory experiments with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). She teaches astrophysics to students pursuing their Bachelors and Masters degrees at IIST. She is also interested in astronomy outreach activities and loves to talk to young students about the cosmos. |
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| Treasurer | |
 Nirupam Roy is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. His research interests include study of interstellar medium and star formation in MIlky Way and nearby galaxies, compact object and accretion physics, and observational cosmology. He is currently the Convener of the Joint Astronomy Programme (JAP), common research training and graduate programme of IIA, IISc, ISRO and RRI. He is also actively involved in the SKA India consortium. |
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| Councillors | |
 Himadri Sekhar Das is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Assam University, Silchar. His research expertise spans a wide range of topics, including dust scattering, star formation, and the study of small bodies within the solar system. At the M.Sc. level, he teaches Astrophysics, where he mentors students in advanced concepts and fosters a deeper understanding of the subject. Beyond academia, Prof. Das is deeply committed to Astronomy outreach, actively organizing and participating in programs aimed at schools and colleges to ignite interest in the field. Additionally, he leads various initiatives through the Citizen Science Forum ‘Astrogen,’ which seeks to engage and inspire the public in the wonders of astronomical sciences. |
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 Manoneeta Chakraborty is an Associate Professor at the Department of Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering (DAASE), Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore). Her research interests comprise the multi-wavelength study of compact objects, including neutron stars, black holes, pulsars, and transients. She is also actively involved in teaching astronomy and related subjects for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs at IIT Indore. |
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 K. Sriram is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Astronomy, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India. His research interest lies in black hole and neutron stars X-ray binaries, X-ray studied of AGNs, optical studies of short period binaries and flares emitting binary systems. |
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 Yogesh Chandra Joshi is a senior scientist at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Science (ARIES) Nainital, where he also serves as the chairman of the ARIES Academic Committee. His research focuses on time domain analysis, with a particular emphasis on extrasolar planets, variable stars, and star clusters. Additionally, he is also interested in Galactic archaeology and studying star formation activities in nearby galaxies.
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