Shubham Srivastav

Dr. Shubham Srivastav is a Visiting Scholar in the School of Mathematics and Physics at Queen's University Belfast, actively contributing to cutting-edge research in astrophysics. His work focuses on transient cosmic phenomena, with particular expertise in supernovae, gamma-ray bursts, and kilonovae. He maintains strong international collaborations and has established himself as a productive researcher with 43 publications between 2020-2025.

Dr. Srivastav's research interests center on Supernovae (100%), Transient Astronomy (60%), Stellar Explosions, and Spectroscopy. His work analyzes the physical mechanisms behind cosmic explosions, including double detonation models for Type Ia supernovae and the identification of optical counterparts for X-ray transients. He investigates phenomena spanning white dwarf systems, ejecta dynamics, and luminosity variations across different explosion scenarios.

His recent publication trend shows significant growth, with 15 papers in 2024 and 6 already in 2025. These works appear in top astrophysics journals including Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society and The Astrophysical Journal Letters. Dr. Srivastav frequently collaborates on large international projects, often as part of teams with 20+ researchers, indicating strong integration into global astronomy networks.

• Primary affiliation: School of Mathematics and Physics, Queen's University Belfast
• Key collaborations: Pan-STARRS survey team, international gamma-ray burst consortia
• Research methodology: Multi-wavelength observations, spectral analysis, transient detection

Dr. Srivastav's research program demonstrates strong momentum with increasing publication output each year. His work addresses fundamental questions in stellar evolution and explosive phenomena, contributing to our understanding of cosmic events that shape galaxies and disperse elements throughout the universe.