Hi there! I am Arshi, an avid enthusiast of Astronomy and Astrophysics. I am a 2nd- year PhD student at the Institute of Astrophysics, Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB), Chile, with a master’s degree in Physics from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Fergusson College, Pune.

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My research interests lie in understanding how galaxies form and evolve across cosmic time, particularly during the early stages of the Universe. I am especially interested in how dense environments, star formation, and feedback processes shape galaxy evolution. In my PhD, I explore these questions by studying galaxies within high-redshift (z~4-5) protocluster, combining multiwavelength observations from facilities such as JWST, ALMA, and MUSE. My work investigates the interplay between star formation, Lyα emission and escape, possible active galactic nucleus (AGN) activity, and feedback processes, aiming to understand how both the surrounding environment and local interactions influence galaxy evolution during the early stages of cosmic structure formation.

Beyond academia, I enjoy sketching, playing chess and badminton, and cooking. Feel free to explore my work, ask any questions, or get in touch if you’d like to collaborate!