is India’s first professional meteor scientist and a leading global expert in celestial mechanics, solar system dynamics, and asteroid defense. Born on October 5, 1985, in Kerala, India, his pioneering work on meteoroid stream dynamics has transformed how astronomers forecast meteor showers and predict Earth impact risks.

is a distinguished Indian astrophysicist recognized as the country’s first professional meteor scientist . His work focuses on celestial mechanics and the dynamics of meteoroid streams , playing a vital role in Earth's planetary defense by forecasting potential impacts from space debris. Early Life and Education

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Born on October 5, 1985, in Ottapalam, a small town nestled along the pristine Nila River in Palakkad, Kerala, Sekhar grew up immersed in the crystal-clear night skies of rural India. Raised in a family heavily rooted in healthcare and Ayurvedic traditions—his father founded the Kottakkal Ayurvedic Centre in Bahrain—young Aswin chose a drastically different intellectual path. While his surroundings prioritized medicine, he read the foundational texts of Stephen Hawking, Carl Sagan, and Charles Darwin.

When he isn't in Paris, he is actively engaged in projects with tribal communities in . He regularly organizes sky-gazing sessions, coordinates telescope donation programs for rural and tribal schools and colleges, and mentors young students, encouraging them to pursue careers in science.

Dr. Sekhar made critical breakthroughs detailing how meteoroid streams interact with giant planets like Jupiter and Saturn. His research into and multi-body gravitational interactions explains why meteor showers suddenly shift density or change trajectory over centuries. 2. General Relativistic Effects in Meteoroids

: Dr. Sekhar solved a decades-old mystery regarding the Perseid meteor shower . He discovered that a rare "three-body resonance" between the Perseid debris, Jupiter , and Saturn causes meteors to clump together, leading to intense "howling dog" outbursts of bright meteors.

In the vast expanse of our solar system, a minor planet roughly 4.5 kilometers wide orbits the sun between Mars and Jupiter. Once known simply as , it now bears a name that resonates with pride across India: (33928) Aswinsekhar .

: He pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Mahatma Gandhi College under the University of Kerala, graduating third in his class.

Dr. Sekhar’s core research revolves around , calculating how clouds of dust ejected by comets and asteroids move through the solar system. Using high-performance supercomputers, his models trace complex gravitational perturbations and orbital paths to calculate exact impact risks for Earth. 1. Orbital Resonance and Three-Body Resonance

Meteors are nature's fireworks, but they pose severe threats to human technology. Dr. Sekhar's precise stream forecasts allow space agencies to shield satellites, adjust international space station orbits, and protect astronauts during high-risk celestial events. Dr. Aswin Sekhar

Visiting Professor at Ashoka University for the Lodha Genius Programme. Major Contributions

: He was among only four Indians honored during the Asteroids, Comets, Meteors Conference 2023 in Arizona. 🏫 Advocacy and Outreach