Akash Gupta

Personal Data
Date of Birth: 02nd October 1997
Address: Mumbai, India
Phone: +91 7303968308
email: akashgupta21097@gmail.com | akashg@iitbhilai.ac.in
Institute: Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai

Research Interest & Experience

Interests Computational Astronomy & Physics
My primary interest is in Computation based Astronomy & Physics.

Jan’20-Present Transport Coefficient in Compact Stars

Dr. Sabyasachi Ghosh, Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai
Calculating Transport Coefficient in Compact Stars considering high
values of Magnetic Field.

May’19-July’19 Star Forming Regions

Dr. Ram Kesh Yadav, National Astronomical Research Institute of
Thailand
Primarily working on Molecular Line Emissions from the Star Forming
Regions. Analyzing data from TRAO 12m Telescope using Continuum
and Line Analysis Single-dish Software (CLASS) and Python.

July’18 - Present Mentor of Change

Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Govt. of India
Guiding and Motivating School Students towards Innovation and En-
trepreneurship. Teaching the basic robotics and automation.

Aug’18 - Feb’19 Design and Fabrication of All Terrain Vehicle

IIT Bhilai Motorsports
Primarly worked on Braking System design of the ATV, fabrication and
working of it.

May’18 - June’18 Intern/Trainee

Sterimax Engineering Pvt. Ltd
Worked on CNCs, VMCs and PLC Electrical Basics.

Nov’17 - Jan’18 Smart Rover Prototype

Term Project
An Arduino AtMega 32 IC based rover with Solar Tracker and Wireless
RADAR, controlled via Bluetooth.

October’17 Digital Gravity Computing Prototype

Physics Lab Project
Measuring gravity by measuring time period of pendulum using In-
frared Sensor and Micro-controller and then using the relation between
’T’ and ’g’ to get the value of gravity
Software Proficiency
Programming Languages: Python, C++, C, MATLAB
Astronomy & Related Softwares: Common Astronomy Software Applications(CASA),
Continuum and Line Analysis Single-dish Software (CLASS),
Astrophysical Multipurpose Software Environment (AMUSE)
Web: HTML
Miscellaneous: SolidWorks, Ansys, Arduino, LATEX, Mathematica

Education
2016- Present: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Bhilai
CGPA: 7.89/10

April 2015: Higher Secondary (XII)

SS High School and Junior College, Maharashtra Board
Percentage: 84.46

May 2013: Senior Secondary (X)

Sheth Vidya Mandir, Vasai, CBSE Board
CGPA: 9.8/10

Key Courses
Astronomy & Astrophysics Calculus
Quantum Mechanics I Relativity
Electromagnetism & Maxwell’s Equations Physics Lab
Numerical Method & Computing Computational Fluid Dynamics
Thermodynamics Complex Variables
Probability & Statistics Fluid Mechanics
Mathematical Physics Computational Physics
Classical Mechanics Solid State Physics
Programming Automation Systems Lab

Extra Curricular Activities

Core Member: Space Exploration Society, IIT Bhilai
Core Member: Braking Coordinator, Motorsports, IIT Bhilai
Design Team: Meraz’18, Annual Techno-Cultural Fest, IIT Bhilai

Interests and Activities

Stargazing, Gaming
Football, Badminton
Trekking, Travelling