Aswin Sekhar -

: Holds an MSc in Physics from VIT and a BSc from the University of Kerala.

His research trajectory led him to Oslo and later to the in France, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious astronomical research institutions, where he currently works under the French Ministry of Science and Education. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS) in the UK, serving on its membership committee. Additionally, he has been appointed as an Honorary Professor by the Indian Centre for Space Research and Christ University Bangalore.

In 2023, his monumental contributions to astrophysics earned him one of the highest honors in science when the . This milestone places him in the august company of legendary Indian minds like Nobel Laureates CV Raman and Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, and space pioneer Vikram Sarabhai. Early Life: Under the Pristine Skies of Kerala aswin sekhar

His contributions to this niche but vital field are widely recognized. He has co-authored numerous papers with eminent astronomers such as his PhD advisor, , and the noted French astronomer Jeremie Vaubaillon , focusing on major meteor showers like the Leonids, Orionids, and Perseids.

Sekhar frequently works to distinguish astronomy from astrology, sharing humorous anecdotes about celebrities asking for horoscopes after his asteroid was named. : Holds an MSc in Physics from VIT

: He currently serves as an affiliated astronomer at the Institut de Mécanique Céleste et de Calcul des Éphémérides (IMCCE) , part of the Paris Observatory in France.

A member of the IAU, involved in scientific discourse regarding gender gaps and citizen science in the developing world. Research Focus and Contributions Additionally, he has been appointed as an Honorary

Colleagues describe as a "translator." He possesses the rare ability to take complex orbital mechanics and convert them into budget-friendly policy proposals for finance ministers.

Aswin Sekhar lived in a narrow apartment above a bookshop that smelled of dust and lemon oil. He learned small, perfect rituals early: waking to the light through the blinds at 6:07, brewing exactly one cup of black tea, and sorting the day’s errands into three neat columns on a torn postcard. Routine made the world predictable, which was what he wanted after his father left and the city taught him how little sense people made.

, this paper explores how gravitational interactions with large planets can alter the precession of smaller bodies like comets. "Three-body resonance in meteoroid streams"

Dr. Sekhar has been at the forefront of innovating how meteors are observed and analyzed. 1. Mobile Observation of Meteor (MoMET) Device