Dr. Kunwar Alkendra Pratap Singh
Assistant Professor – Department of Physics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, India
Exploring the Sun, Plasma, and the Frontiers of Space
Beyond Boundries: Science, Strategy and Education for Tomorrow
About
Dr. Alkendra
Dr. Kunwar Alkendra Pratap Singh is a distinguished physicist and astrophysicist with over 20 years of experience in research and teaching. His expertise lies in Solar Astrophysics, Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), and Space Science, combining advanced theory, observational data, and strategic studies on space security.
With a PhD in Applied Physics from IT-BHU (now known as IIT-BHU), Dr. Kunwar Alkendra Pratap Singh has held research positions at Kyoto University, Japan, and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, and has collaborated with scientists worldwide. His research is published in prestigious journals including The Astrophysical Journal Letters, Astronomy & Astrophysics, and Solar Physics.
Key Highlights
Contributed to ISRO’s Aditya-L1 Solar Mission (SUIT Instrument Science Team)
Collaborations with Kyoto University and UCLA
Global Faculty Award (2020) for excellence in teaching & research
Member of International Astronomical Union & Astronomical Society of Japan
Research Focus
Solar Astrophysics
Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)
Astrophysical Plasmas
Space Security & Policy
Solar Satellite Data Analysis
Global Engagements
Dr. Alkendra Singh has delivered invited talks at leading platforms, including:
Selected Publications
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Formation of solar spicules due to high-frequency perturbation in the solar photosphere, 2025 (Science Direct)
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Applications of Fast Magnetic Reconnection Models to the Atmospheres of the Sun and Protoplanetary Disks, 2024 (The Astrophysical Journal)
My Popular Articles
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https://opinionexpress.in/emerging-technologies-counter-strategies-for-dragons-nefarious-dream
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/readersblog/author/alkendra730/
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https://opinionexpress.in/quagmire-in-outer-space-chinas-space-militarization-indias-concerns
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https://opinionexpress.in/assets/magzine/_47850_2020_04_09_1599217177.pdf
Dr. Kunwar Alkendra Pratap Singh
📧 Email: singh@kwasan.kyoto-u.ac.jp
📧 Email: alkendra.singh1@bhu.ac.in
🏛 Banaras Hindu University – Department of Physics