Krishangi Kashyap, hailing proudly from Barpeta, has attained a notable feat by emerging as a top performer at the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore. She clinched the prestigious IIT Topper award with an impressive score of 9.45 marks in her post-graduate examination in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Space Engineering.
Krishangi’s academic voyage stands as a testament to her unwavering dedication and exceptional aptitude. Prior to her post-graduate studies at IIT Indore in 2022, she earned distinction in physics from Bhattadev University in Pathshala. Her aspiration to become a space scientist is steadily materializing into reality.
Adding to her list of achievements, Krishangi was chosen to represent India at the 55th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC 55) 2024, organized by NASA in Texas, USA, showcasing her remarkable research capabilities.
Her research, titled “Surface and Subsurface Regolith Characterization of Lunar South Pole using Chandrayaan-2 Dual-Frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar (DFSAR),” concentrates on the south pole of the moon. Her father, Hitesh Sharma, proudly shared this significant milestone with the media. Krishangi is also delving into the exploration of water on the lunar surface, further highlighting her contributions to space science.
Krishangi Kashyap’s journey, from a humble background to achieving excellence on an international stage, fills Assam with immense pride. Her story serves as an inspiration and underscores the potential within the youth of the state to attain global recognition.
