TITLE : Study of Dust and Gas in Galaxies through the 6.5-m Infrared Eye: The James Webb Space Telescope

ABSTRACT :

Stars are considered the primary building blocks of galaxies, and molecular gas (H2) is an essential fuel for star formation. The physical properties of molecular gas govern the star formation process in galaxies and hence can shape galaxy evolution. The molecular gas and dust in galaxies are exposed to radiation from stars and supermassive blackholes along with turbulence from large-scale galaxy collisions. With the advent of James Webb Space telescope (JWST), it is now possible to study the dust and gas properties in galaxies at an unprecedent spatial resolution. In the talk will discuss my research on the analysis of JWST data to study dust and gas properties in different physical interstellar medium environments. Our study will help us understand galaxy evolution and demonstrate how JWST is transforming our understanding of the universe.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER :

MEETING DETAILS :

Speaker: Dr. Aditya Ganesha Togi (Texas State University, USA)

Venue: Hall B, North Campus, IIT Mandi

Date and Time: March 14, 2026, Saturday at 11:00 AM