I have been an astrophysicist for nearly four decades. My core research interest is the empirical investigation of giant black holes that are found in the centres of distant galaxies. I believe that nurturing learning environments pave the way towards excellence. While acutely aware of my privilege of being paid to be fascinated by the universe, I am continually amazed that the amateur astronomers often stand out as the impassioned ones….
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My science questions are focused on the phenomenology of accreting supermassive black holes, and I gather and use data from telescopes that operate at radio, infrared, optical, ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma-ray frequencies.
I also believe that science is for everyone and that public ownership of the scientific enterprise is necessary for a citizenry to become truly modern…
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter” – Martin Luther King
My YouTube Channel My talks: YT PlayList My pieces for a general audience
The Discovery of a Black Hole Silhouette (for a general audience)
PhD students of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics interviewed me!
Teachers & scientists must not perpetuate gender bias!
A guide for youngsters considering a career in astrophysics
(I wrote this for a special 2012 annual career guide of The Hindu but most of it is still relevant.)
Prajval Shastri 