B.Sc. (UFS 2004) B.Sc. (UFS 2005) M.Sc. (UFS 2007) PhD (UFS 2015) B.Sc. (Majoring in Engineering, UFS 2019)
Multiwavelength Astrophysics specialization in optical photometry and Fermi-LAT.
Optical telescope systems, automation, hardware-software interfacing.
Stellar occultations
Energy efficiency and solar PV systems for use in solar cars
I am a scientist with an interest in applied science, instrumentation, R&D and Multiwavelength Astrophysics. I specialize in observational astrophysics and instrumentation in particular photometry of CV stars and stellar occultations. I also work with high-energy astrophysics, in particular Fermi-LAT data analysis.On the instrumentation side, my work entails R&D of observational astronomy research equipment, telescope interface systems, software, automation, optimization and maintenance of telescope systems.I also work with Digital Planetarium Systems and have worked with Science Education Centre`s.On a part time I also share a curiosity for energy efficiency and building and operating solar cars in an educational and competitive environment.
Applied Science/Physics
Computer systems and equipment and software for use in scientific research
Optical telescope systems: Automation, Instrumentation, Photometry
PHYS1502
PHYS1512
PHYS3752
PHYS3762
PHYA6808 (High energy component)
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