Adrita Khan
PhD Aspirant in Astrophysics & Cosmology
2023 Graduate • BSc Honours • Physics Major • Astronomy Minor
Educational Journey
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics
Universiti Sains Malaysia
School of Physics, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia
Undergraduate Thesis
Validated C++ Bateman equation solver (CNUCTRAN) for complex nuclear decay chains, achieving high-precision benchmarking against Mathematica/MATLAB implementations
Supervisor: Dr. M. Rabie Omar
Academic Achievements
Dean's List recipient for Semesters II, III, and VI
Completed Honours research in nuclear physics
Specialized in Astronomy with astrophysical focus
Developed C++ expertise for scientific computing
Technical Skills
Python
C/C++
Machine Learning
Data Analysis
Git/GitHub
LaTeX
Comprehensive Coursework (8 Semesters)
Total Courses:
43
Semesters:
8
Credit Units:
136
Semester I (2019/2020)
Bahasa Malaysia I
Core Entrepreneurship
Physics I (Mechanics)
Calculus
Physics III (Waves & Optics)
Physics Practical I
Semester II (2019/2020)
Professional Writing
Physics II (E&M)
Physics IV (Modern Physics)
Electronics I
Linear Algebra & Vectors
Physics Practical II
Semester I (2020/2021)
Scientific English
Electronics II
Complex Analysis & ODEs
Thermodynamics
Optics
Physics Practical III
Semester II (2020/2021)
Classical Mechanics
Structure of Universe
Quantum Mechanics
Mathematical Methods
Physics Practical IV
Semester I (2021/2022)
Data Analytics Principles
Sustainability
Atomic & Nuclear Physics
Solid State Physics I
Statistical Mechanics
Physics Project
Radiation Biophysics
Semester II (2021/2022)
English Poetry
Malaysian Studies
Electricity & Magnetism
Solid State Physics II
Physics Project
Semester I (2022/2023)
Public Speaking
AI Literacy
Introduction to Astronomy
Principles in Astronomy
Semester II (2022/2023)
Spoken English
Laser Applications
Non-Destructive Testing
Radio Astronomy
Wi-STEM Bangladesh Mentee
Summer Research Internship
Machine Learning in Astrophysics
Research Project
Photometric Redshifts using Gaussian Processes: Tested machine learning methods for photometric redshift estimation from astronomical survey data
Supervisor: Dr. Tonima Tasnim Ananna
Key Outcomes
Applied Gaussian Processes for astronomical data analysis
Developed ML models for photometric redshift estimation
Worked with astronomical survey data and observations
Astronomy Club, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Elected Student Representative (Exco)
Member & Active Participant
Contributions & Activities
Represented and coordinated activities among students from over 10 nationalities, fostering inclusivity and cross-cultural collaboration
Actively participated in stargazing sessions, public outreach programs, workshops, and valuable training sessions
Attended Physics colloquia, workshops, coffee talks, and various engaging activities as part of the community
Future Graduate Studies
PhD Aspirant in Astrophysics and Cosmology
Currently exploring opportunities for graduate studies in Physics and Astronomy. Research interests include Observational Cosmology, Large-Scale Structure, Modified Gravity, Dark Matter & Dark Energy, High-Energy Astrophysics, Galaxy Evolution & Dynamics, and Astrostatistics with Machine Learning.