Deepak Bankar, PhD

Professional Profile

Deepak Bankar works at the intersection of Theoretical Physics and Computational Implementation. Currently at IUCAA, he manages critical High Throughput Computing(HTC) infrastructure that powers modern astronomical research specifically Gravitational Wave research.

About Me

I am a physicist and computational specialist currently based at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA). My expertise lies at the intersection of theoretical physics and computational implementation, specializing in the design, deployment, and management of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and High Throughput Computing (HTC) systems and data centers.

With a rich academic background from Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), I have transitioned from fundamental research and teaching in the Department of Physics to guiding M.Tech students in Modeling and Simulation. I am passionate about democratizing technical knowledge, having mentored numerous students and conducted Linux workshops to empower the next generation of researchers with essential computational tools.

Professional Experience

• Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)
  Core Focus: Building and handling High-Performance Systems (HPC and HTC) and overseeing Data Centre operations to support large-scale astronomical data analysis.
• Department of Center for Modeling and Simulation (CMS), SPPU
  Mentorship: Guided M.Tech students in computational projects, focusing on the practical application of mathematical models.
• Department of Physics, SPPU
  Teaching: Faculty Associate for M.Sc. Physics students, bridging theoretical concepts with modern physical applications.

Technical Expertise

Specializing in the deployment and optimization of large-scale computational environments for scientific research.

Teaching & Mentorship

"Bridging the Gap"

"Computational power is the third pillar of modern science. My work focuses on ensuring that complex physical theories are seamlessly translated into robust, scalable, and efficient high-performance architectures."

— Deepak Bankar, PhD