Sricheta Karmakar is a high school student at Indira National School in India. She has a strong interest in quantum physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. She hopes to strengthen her research skills and develop her ability to formulate scientific theories.
Academic Achievements and Awards
Sricheta has earned several awards for her academic performance. She received a Special Achievement Certificate from the SilverZone Foundation after placing first in the Maharashtra state-level Social Studies Olympiad.
She also earned a place in the Infosys Catch Them Young programme. Her academic performance and logical reasoning skills helped her qualify. In the Reasoning and Aptitude Olympiad, she ranked first in her school and 74th at the state level. She also achieved the 100th percentile in the National Genius Search Examination.
Writing and Science Competitions
Sricheta has also demonstrated strong writing skills. She received a Bronze Award in The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition for her essay, “Community Service and Why It Matters.”
She also earned a Silver Award for “Keeping Connected through COVID-19” and a Gold Award for “A Place I Feel Connected to.”
In addition, Sricheta has achieved success in the Science Olympiad Foundation’s IMO and NSO competitions. She has earned several gold medals and three certificates of excellence.
Research on X-Ray Pulsars
At CCIR Academy, Sricheta conducted a research project titled “Spectrum due to Outflows in X-Ray Pulsars.”
Her research examines the spectral characteristics of X-ray pulsars. In particular, she investigates how outflows influence their X-ray emissions. This topic helps researchers explore the behaviour of these high-energy astrophysical objects.
Sricheta’s Research Journey at CCIR Academy
Sricheta was recently featured on CCIR Academy Student Spotlights. During her appearance, she shared insights into her research journey. She also expressed gratitude for the guidance of her professor and the support she received from CCIR Academy.
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