: The asteroid was originally discovered in 2000, but the naming served as a formal recognition of Sekhar's contributions to the field.

Calculating collision risks to protect Earth from asteroid impacts.

: In 2025, he was named a "Queen's Leader" by Queen's University Belfast for his work in science outreach.

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: 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.

and science communicator who works with rural and tribal schools in India to promote astronomy education. Background & Education

Conducted pivotal research as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Earth Evolution and Dynamics (CEED) from 2015 to 2018. Here, he focused heavily on mean motion resonances.

, particularly the effects of gravitational resonances and general relativity on these celestial bodies. In 2023, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) honoured his contributions by naming a minor planet (33928) Aswinsekhar after him.

In recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to planetary defense and orbital mathematics, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) named a minor planet in his honor. This historic accolade elevates him into an elite cadre of legendary Indian scientists, including Nobel Laureates C.V. Raman and Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar. Today, he serves as a vital figure in international space safety, utilizing advanced supercomputing to track orbital trajectories and safeguard our planet. Early Life and Inspiration: Stargazing in Rural Kerala

Institute of Celestial Mechanics and Calculation of Ephemeris (IMCCE) , Paris Observatory, France. Specialization: He focuses on meteoroid stream dynamics

In the vast, silent expanse of the cosmos, threats and wonders often arrive unannounced. While most of us gaze at the stars with casual wonder, a select few dedicate their lives to interpreting their dangerous whispers. One such individual is , an Indian-born astronomer and planetary scientist whose work sits at the critical intersection of astrobiology, asteroid impacts, and the preservation of Earth’s night sky.

He advocates for equipping every Indian school with a basic telescope (costing roughly ₹10,000–₹15,000) to spark early interest in astronomy.

(Class of 2009) and completed his Ph.D. in the UK under the supervision of astrophysicist Dr. David Asher.

Dr. Sekhar’s formal path to the stars is as unconventional as it is inspiring. In an era where budding scientists often feel pressured to secure positions at the world's most elite institutions, his story offers a refreshing narrative. He did not study at an IIT or work for NASA. Yet, through sheer will and intellect, he propelled himself to the forefront of a highly specialized field. He became a solar system dynamicist, a scientist who studies the orbits of small bodies like asteroids, comets, and meteors.