About Me
Durgesh Tripathi is a distinguished solar astrophysicist and Senior Professor at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA). A pioneering figure in Indian solar research, he is the Principal Investigator of the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) on ISRO's groundbreaking Aditya-L1 mission - India's first dedicated solar space observatory. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing India's capabilities in space-based solar observations. He also serves as an affiliate faculty at the Centre of Excellence in Space Science India (CESSI), IISER-Kolkata, and previously headed the Max-Planck Partner Group on Coupling and Dynamics of the Solar Atmosphere (2014-2021).
Prof. Tripathi earned his Ph.D. from the Max-Planck Institute for Solar System Research in 2005 before moving to the University of Cambridge, where he made significant contributions as a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP). His exceptional work earned him a prestigious Clare Hall research fellowship, a rare honor. He has held visiting positions at top international institutions, including the High Altitude Observatory (USA) and Kyoto University (Japan).
A recognized leader in solar and heliospheric physics, Prof. Tripathi has been the recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the BUTI Foundation Award in Plasma Science (2017) and the Asia-Pacific Solar Physics Young Career Award (2024) for his groundbreaking contributions to solar physics. His research, spanning over 150 influential publications with 3,500+ citations, has shaped our understanding of the Sun's dynamic processes.
Beyond research, he plays a crucial role in the global scientific community, serving on the editorial boards of Proceedings of the Royal Society A, and RAS Techniques & Instruments (RASTI). He is also an elected member of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Division Steering Committee on the Sun and Heliosphere, helping shape the future of solar physics worldwide.
With a career defined by excellence, innovation, and leadership, Prof. Tripathi continues to inspire and push the boundaries of solar astrophysics, both in India and globally.