Jai Mirchandani
Leuven
Summary
As a recently graduate master's student in Astronomy and Astrophysics at KU Leuven, I am actively seeking opportunities embark on a career in Data Analysis or Data Science . Throughout my bachelor's and master's studies, I have actively engaged in hands-on research, gaining invaluable experience in analyzing extensive astronomical datasets tailored to specific research inquiries. My passion lies in leveraging my data analysis expertise to address and visualize intricate datasets on a commercial scale. Proficient in utilizing tools such as Python ,Power BI and SQL, I am eager to contribute towards converting raw data into actionable insights.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Leadership Coach
Indian School of Leadership
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Guided a group of 10 young leaders on their journey to become social entrepreneurs
Human Resources Manager and Science Communicator
Stargazing
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed recruitment of over 50 interns
- Conducted more than 100 informative and interactive stargazing sessions and astronomy workshops
Education
Master of Science - Astronomy and Astrophysics
KU Leuven
Leuven02-2025
Bachelor of Science - Physics
St. Xaviers College
Mumbai05.2022
Skills
- Python
- Latex
- Data Modelling
- SQL
- Power BI, DAX and Power Query
- R
- Excel
- Linux
- Git
- MS Project
- Machine learning (TensorFlow)
- Project Management
- Science communication
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/20/01
- Nationality: Indian
Projects
Particle acceleration and radiative cooling in high-energy astrophysical plasmas [ 10/2023 – 01/2024 ]
• Collaborated in a team of five to model particle acceleration in high energy plasmas for different strengths of radiative cooling.
Atomic oxygen as a space weather risk [ 04/2023 – 06/2023]
• Collaborated in a team of four and developed an analytical model to determine the effects of atomic oxygen on Earth and Martian atmosphere
Light curve analysis of variable stars [ 10/2022 – 12/2022 ]
• Conducting time series analysis of 20 target stars using data obtained from TESS.
Hobbies and Interests
- Stargazing
- Cricket
- Taekwondo
- Trekking
- Dancing
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Leadership Coach
Indian School of Leadership
06.2022 - 08.2022
Human Resources Manager and Science Communicator
Stargazing
11.2020 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Astronomy and Astrophysics
KU Leuven
Bachelor of Science - Physics
St. Xaviers College
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