About the Workshop

What is life? How, when and where did it start on Earth? Does it exist elsewhere in our Solar System or outside it? India is on the cusp of embarking on life detection missions to Mars, Venus and the Exoplanets. Astrobiology as a field, is very new in India. It is the study of the origin, evolution and distribution of life in the Universe. There are limited research avenues in India for students to pursue further studies in this field. Hence, there is a need to conduct an introductory workshop to help students transition into the field and have in-person informal discussions with astrobiology researchers. The workshop will introduce the fundamental aspects of astrobiology to the participants and provide a platform for research students (final year UG, PG, PhD) and faculty members of engineering, physical sciences, biotechnology to transition into the field.

About the Centre

Amity Centre of Excellence in Astrobiology (ACoEA), pronounced as ‘aqua’) has been established in February 2019, keeping in mind the critical need to have an integrated centre in India that focuses on all pursuits towards studying the origin of life and its evolution, distribution on Earth and in the Universe. This centre of Excellence is a natural outcome from the continued research and education efforts of the Amity Education Group since August 2016 to support astrobiology work in India. The centre, in partnership with national and international labs, currently leads astrobiology-focused field studies and simulation with a focus on understanding the habitability potential of regions on Mars. The centre is also involved in the development of biology experiments in the upper atmospheric and Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The centre introduces undergraduate/graduate students to Astrobiology research and undertakes citizen-driven Space exploration projects.

Fees

Rs. 2000 +18% GST for students and Rs. 2500 +18% GST for Researchers & Scientists
* Hostel accommodation available on request on payment basis

Topics

  • Origin of Life, Making of a Habitable Planet
  • Rise of life
  • Missions
  • Analogue research
  • Analogue sites in India
  • Living on Mars

Who Should Attend?

School/UG/PG/PhD students & researchers from science and engineering disciplines interested in a career in astrobiology

Register at: www.amity.edu/mumbai/astroworkshop2022

Our Inspiring Leaders

  • CHIEF PATRON

    Dr. Aseem Chauhan

    President, AUM

  • PATRON
  • CHAIR PERSONS

    Dr. Sagar Barage

    Incharge HOI-AIB

    Dr. Siddharth Pandey

    Post doctoral Fellow,
    NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
    Head, Amity Centre of Excellence
    in Astrobiology, AIB - AUM

  • CONVENER

    Dr. Renitta Jobby

    Assistant Professor AIB, AUM
    Incharge Amity Centre of excellence in Astrobiology

  • CO-CONVENER
    • Dr. Pavithra
      Assistant Professor,
      Amity Centre of Excellence
      in Astrobiology, AIB, AUM
  • ORGANIZING TEAM
    • Dr. Tareeka Sonawane
      Assistant Professor,
      AIB, AUM
    • Dr. Vinothkannan Ravichandran
      Assistant Professor,
      AIB, AUM

Resource Persons
for Workshop

Dr. Annalea Beattie

National Director at
Mars Society Australia and the
National Space Society of Australia
Adjunct Professor, Amity Centre of
Excellence in Astrobiology, AUM

Dr. Michael Macey

Research Staff
Faculty of Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics School of Environment,
Earth & Ecosystem Sciences, Astrobiology
Open University UK

Dr. Jonathan Clarke

President of Mars Society Australia
Adjunct Professor,
Amity Centre of Excellence in
Astrobiology, AUM

Dr. Siddharth Pandey

Post doctoral Fellow,
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Head, Amity Centre of Excellence
in Astrobiology, AIB - AUM

Contact Details

Dr. Renitta Jobby

+91 9833281141

rjobby@mum.amity.edu

Dr. Pavithra Sekhar

+91 9884601876

psekhar@mum.amity.edu

Dr. Tareeka Sonawane

+91 9769721020

tdsonawane@mum.amity.edu