Biography

Smrithi Santhosh Nair is an astrophysics researcher interested in solar physics, magnetohydrodynamics, and computational modelling of dynamic processes in the solar atmosphere. Alongside research, she is actively interested in astronomy education and science outreach, with a focus on making space science accessible through educational programmes, curriculum development, and public engagement.

Research Focus

• Solar Physics, Solar Atmospheric Dynamics, and the Sun-Earth Connection
• Magnetohydrodynamics, Plasma Physics, and Computational Astrophysics
• Astronomy Education, Science Communication, and Outreach

Recent Publications

• S. Hazra, S. S. Nair, and L. C. Joshi, "Image Stylization Through Spatial Filtering," Indian Journal of Image Processing and Recognition (IJIPR), vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 1–5, Aug. 2024, doi: 10.54105/ijipr.D1030.04040824.
• Ongoing MSc dissertation work on Spicular Jet Propagation in the Lower Solar Atmosphere using MHD Simulations and related computational work using the PLUTO code