Mansi M. Kasliwal

Mansi M. Kasliwal is a Professor of Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology within the Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy.

Education:

• B.S. from Cornell University, 2005
• M.S. from Caltech, 2007
• Ph.D., 2011

Professional Experience:

• Visiting Associate, Caltech, 2014-15
• Assistant Professor, 2015-21
• Professor, 2021-present

Research Interests:

Dr. Kasliwal specializes in Astronomy and Astrophysics with particular expertise in High-Energy Astrophysics. Her research spans observational and theoretical aspects of astronomical phenomena, focusing on cutting-edge discoveries in the field. The breadth of her teaching portfolio indicates comprehensive knowledge across multiple astronomical disciplines.

Teaching Activities:

Dr. Kasliwal teaches Astrophysics 125 (High-Energy Astrophysics) during Winter term, Astrophysics 20 (Basic Astronomy and the Galaxy) in Fall term, and co-teaches the Freshman Seminar 'Automating Discovering the Universe.' She also leads the Research Conference in Astronomy (Astrophysics 141a), demonstrating her commitment to mentoring students in astronomical research methodology and discovery processes.

Affiliations:

• California Institute of Technology, Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy