Ms. Anuja Raorane is an emerging astrophysicist and planetary scientist whose research bridges the domains of planetary formation, astrophysical modeling, and atmospheric spectroscopy. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Astrophysics at the University of Vienna, where her doctoral research focuses on the intricate processes governing giant planet formation and the evolution of planetary systems. Ms. Raorane holds a Dual Degree (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) in Physics and Earth and Climate Sciences from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune, one of India’s premier scientific institutions. Her academic foundation combines quantitative physics with computational earth sciences, enabling her to employ multidisciplinary methodologies in the study of planetary dynamics. Professionally, Ms. Raorane has gained international research experience through collaborative projects with institutions such as the Konkoly Observatory (CSFK), Budapest, and the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre, ISRO, where she contributed to the Spectro-polarimetric data regeneration for Earth’s reflectance modeling using satellite datasets and planetary spectrum generators. Her master’s thesis, titled Formation of Saturn and Distribution of its Growth Times, demonstrated her capacity to integrate geochemical evidence with numerical simulations, marking a significant contribution to our understanding of gas giant evolution. Ms. Raorane’s research interests encompass planetary system formation, N-body simulations, exoplanet spectroscopy, and comparative planetology, with a strong inclination toward connecting theoretical models with observational data. Her technical skills include Python, Fortran, Bash scripting, spectral analysis, and computational modeling, while her analytical acumen and scientific writing skills have been evident in peer-reviewed publications in journals like Icarus (Elsevier). She has presented her research at international conferences, including the Graz-Vienna Exoplanet Scientist Meeting and the Goldschmidt Conference, further solidifying her reputation within the scientific community. Ms. Raorane has been recognized with the Best Master’s Thesis Award from IISER Pune and was a KVPY Scholar, a prestigious national fellowship awarded to India’s most promising young scientists. Alongside her academic achievements, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and outreach through her role as General Coordinator of DISHA, an initiative to educate underprivileged students, as well as through active participation in student-led organizations such as Navarasa and Abhyasika. In conclusion, Ms. Anuja Raorane exemplifies a new generation of globally engaged astrophysicists whose research, leadership, and collaborative spirit promise to advance planetary science, enrich academic communities, and inspire future scientists worldwide.
Featured Publications
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Raorane, A., Brasser, R., Matsumura, S., Lau, T. C. H., Lee, M. H., & Bouvier, A. (2024). Giant planet formation in the Solar System. Icarus, 421, 116231. (Cited by 4)
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Bouvier, A., Brasser, R., Matsumura, S., Lau, T. C. H., Lee, M. H., & Raorane, A. (2024). Giant planet formation in the Solar System. Elsevier BV. (Cited by 4)
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Brasser, R., Raorane, A., & Matsumura, S. (2024). Planetary accretion models and growth timescales of gas giants. Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series. (Cited by 3)
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Raorane, A., & Jaiswal, B. (2024). Spectro-polarimetric data regeneration for Earth using planetary spectrum generator and MODIS cloud data. ISRO Technical Reports. (Cited by 2)
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Raorane, A., & Brasser, R. (2025). Constraints on planetary formation timescales from pallasite geochronology. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. (Cited by 1)