CV

This is my CV.

Basics

Name Aniket Santosh Mishra
Label Stellar Evolution | Binary Stars | Computational Astrophysics
Email mas23ms096@iiserkol.ac.in
Alt_email aniket.mishra200510@gmail.com
Phone +91 9766640165
Url https://madsc1ent1st96.github.io
Summary A normal guy from Mumbai, India. Currently, a Physics major at IISER Kolkata interested in stellar evolution, binary star physics, and computational astrophysics.
Location Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Interests

  • Research Interests
    Stellar Evolution, Binary Star Evolution, Massive Stars, Compact Object Formation, Computational Astrophysics, Numerical Simulations

Education

  • 2023 - 2028 (Exp.)
    BS-MS
    Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata
    CGPA (5 out of 10 semesters): 7.27 / 10
    Physics
    • Mechanics I & II
    • Electricity and Magnetism
    • Waves and Optics
    • Basic Quantum Mechanics
    • Thermal Physics
    • Classical Mechanics
    • Quantum Mechanics
    • Mathematical Methods
    • Linear Algebra
    • Probability and Statistics
    • Analysis I
    • Introduction to Computation
    • Introduction to Computer Programming
    • Physics Laboratory I–IV
    • Nuclear Physics Laboratory
  • 2021 - 2023
    HSC (Class 12)
    Alpha Junior College Of Science and Commerce, Vileparle, Mumbai
    77.67%
  • 2008 - 2021
    SSC (Class 10)
    St. Francis De Sales School, Nallasopara, Mumbai
    89.60%

Research

  • 2026/01 - Present
    Remote Research Project

    Ongoing remote research project exploring binary evolution physics and stability criteria in massive star systems using stellar evolution models, in discussion with Dr. Alejandro Vigna-Gómez.

  • 2025/05 - 2025/07
    Stellar Evolution Atlas

    Independent research project computing a grid of ~2000 stellar evolution models using MESA across stellar masses from 0–100M and varying metallicities. Analyzed HR diagram evolution, stellar lifetimes, and temperature–density tracks. Results presented through an interactive Stellar Evolution Atlas website with an open dataset of stellar models.

    Website: https://stellar-atlas.vercel.app

    Dataset: https://zenodo.org/records/16727759

Projects

  • 2024/03 - 2024/11
    Micromagnetic Simulation of Hysteresis Loops
    Simulated magnetization dynamics using Ubermag (Python interface to OOMMF) to study the effect of exchange energy variations on hysteresis loop behavior in cubic magnetic systems.
    Technologies Used: Python, Ubermag, OOMMF, matplotlib

Positions

  • 2025–2026
    Event Coordinator
    Inquivesta XII, IISER Kolkata
    Coordinated logistics and managed teams for all the events in the annual science festival.

    Media: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1e8KVt4jCCRtpWMg5Ix2mfSMd7x5xBEeQ?usp=sharing

  • 2024–2025
    Convener
    Gaming Club, IISER Kolkata
    Led club activities and organized campus gaming events.
  • 2024–2025
    Finance and Admin Sub-Committee Member
    Student Monitored Canteen (SMC), IISER Kolkata
    Handled budgeting and administrative responsibilities.
  • 2024–2025
    Event Organizer – Esports (Headshot)
    Inquivesta XI, IISER Kolkata
    Organized and managed esports competition during the institute festival.

Awards

  • 2024–2025
    Top Team
    IISER Kolkata Internal Hackathon
    Selected as a top team in the institute hackathon for two consecutive years.

Workshops

  • 2023/12
    AI and ROS for Robotics: Theory and Practice
    IIITDM Kancheepuram
  • 2023/12
    Machine Learning Workshop
    Techfest, IIT Bombay

Skills

Scientific Computing
Python (NumPy, pandas, matplotlib)
Bash
C++ (basic)
Fortran (basic)
Astrophysical Simulation
MESA
mesa_reader
Stellar evolution model grids
Data Analysis & Visualization
matplotlib
Gnuplot
OriginLab
Scientific Workflow
Git
Linux
VS Code
Web Visualization
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Streamlit
THREE.js
Framer Motion