I’m a PhD student working in planetary sciences with Bin Yang and Lucas Cieza. My research goal is to analyze the observations of protoplanetary disks and Solar System objects contributing to our understanding of planetary system formation and celestial body evolution.
Reach me at www.linkedin.com/in/prachi-chavan-astro39
Current position: PhD student
Projects
- I am doing a multi-frequency analysis of protoplanetary discs (PPDs) in the Ophiuchus star-forming region from ALMA observations focusing on constraining dust properties and test dust evolution models. These findings will provide important insights into early planet formation processes and contribute essential benchmark information for interpreting disk studies at different wavelengths.
- I’m also working on Pallas family of asteroids using near-infrared spectroscopy that aims to explore the unique characteristics of this family, including blue spectral slopes, high inclination, and composition. By studying their nature and origins, we gain valuable insights into the early Solar System and the evolution of celestial bodies.
- I plan to do cometary dust observations in future to investigate the particle size distribution and mineral composition providing valuable insights into the processes that shaped our Solar System considering they are the oldest and least altered objects.
Highlights:
- I’m a member of Millennium Nucleus on Young Exoplanets and their Moons (YEMS)
Publications:
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2406-0684
Extracurricular activities:
My hobbies include abstract paintings and dancing, which allow me to express myself creatively. Additionally, I like to do science outreach programs to inspire curiosity and foster an awareness for science in others.