Dr. Mansi Kasliwal

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Biography

Mansi M. Kasliwal is a Professor of Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology and the Director of the Palomar Observatory. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Cornell University in 2005, followed by a Master of Science degree at Caltech in 2007. She earned her Ph.D. in 2011. Kasliwal has a notable trajectory in academia, having served as a Visiting Associate at Caltech in 2014-2015 before progressing to an Assistant Professor from 2015 to 2021. Her research interests include various aspects of astronomy, particularly those related to transient astrophysical events and observational methods in this field. She has been appointed as a Professor since 2021 and is projected to take on further leadership roles as the Director of the observatory by 2025. Kasliwal is actively involved in research and teaching to advance the field of astronomy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Teaching and research in Astronomy with a focus on transient astrophysical events.

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — 2021-01-01

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Conducted research and taught courses in Astronomy.

Visiting Associate

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Engaged in collaborative research projects in Astronomy.

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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