Biographical Profile
Interest Background
Professional Preparation
Positions & Appointments
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
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Kulkarni, Varsha P.
Professor
Extragalactic Optical, Infrared, and Ultraviolet Astronomy, Galaxy Evolution, Quasar Systems, Intergalactic Medium, Cosmology, Interstellar Medium, Cosmic Chemical EvolutionActive Galaxies
Biographical Profile
- College
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Department
- Physics & Astronomy
- Tenure Status
- Tenured
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- Undergraduates and Graduates
- Interest Keywords
- Quasars, Quasar Absorption Systems, Galaxy Evolution, Intergalactic matter
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Science and Engineering (Other)
- Personal Focus Areas
- Astrophysics
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | University of Chicago | Ph.D. | Astronomy & Astrophysics | |
| 1989 | Indian Inst. of Technology, Bombay | B. Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) Valedictorian | Engineering Physics | |
| 1990 | University of Chicago | M.S. | Astronomy & Astrophysics |
Positions & Appointments
| Dates | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 - 1999 | Postdoctoral Research Assoc., Astrophysics, Dept. of Astr. (Steward Observ.) Univ. of Arizona | |
| 1999 - 2000 | Assistant Professor, tenure track, Astrophysics, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, Clemson Univ. | |
| 2000 - 2005 | Assistant Professor, tenure track Astrophysics, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, USC | |
| 2005 | Associate Professor, tenured, Astrophysics, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, USC |
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Award | William F. Lucas Junior Faculty Research Award, University of Arizona (research) | |
| 2006 | Award | Interview by UK-based New Scientist magazine, (research) | |
| 2006 | Award | Press Release, European Southern Observatory, (Research) | |
| 2019 | Award | Breakthrough Leadership in Research Award | University of South Carolina |
| 2023 | Award | USC Educational Foundation Research Award for Science, Mathematics and Enginnering | University of South Carolina |
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