About
Yasha Kaushal
PhD 2024 | Data Science | Astrophysics
I am a data-driven researcher with over 8 years of dedicated research experience. I am passionate about applying advanced statistical tools to gain meaningful insights from the data. I am committed to continuous learning, mentoring and keeping up with emerging technologies. I come from a diverse background and involved in some great diversity initiatives - currently serving as the President of Alliance for Diversity in Science and Engineering (ADSE@Pitt) and Outreach Coordinator for Women and Minorities in Physics (WMP) Group at the University of Pittsburgh.
When not doing research, I could be found listening to Super Data Science Podcast (highly recommended!), doing Zoomba , Orange Theory Fitness or Dancing.
Skills
Python | SQL | R
Statistical Modeling
Jupyter Lab
Machine Learning | Deep Learning
Github
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Cloud Computing
Recent Publications
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Huge shout out to my undergrad student Cecilia Steel, who I have been mentoring for over a year now, for publishing her first research work!
Stay tuned for her contribution in my upcoming work on quantifying number density of massive rejuvenating galaxies at half the age of the Universe !!
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Projects
Certifications
Awards
Excellence in Doctoral Research
Monetary award towards WMP group initiatives at the University of Pittsburgh
Recognized for leading various inter-departmental initiatives to help and support graduate students across Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Implemented novel idea to build the missing feedback loop between graduate student alumni and current graduate students by catalyzing communication through leading informal talk series PHDuh: What’s Next?
Awarded with > 4.5 million CPU hours based on two successful proposal writing
Best Technical essay writing on 'The Measurement Problem in Quantum Mechanics and its Interpretations'
Best technical writing on How to maintain Space Safety and Sustainability?
Outreach
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Positions of Responsibility
Managing online platform to bring researchers at all levels across the globe - students, postdocs and faculty - who are interested in state-of-the-art techniques to model galaxy observational data
Increasing participation of under-represented groups in academia, industry, and government. Aiming to connect scientists across the nation, showcase non-traditional career paths and minority experiences in STEM, and educate students at all levels about potential career opportunities.
Local-National Coordinator for all 13 ADSE chapters across US
Serving in organizing board for >3 years to create a safe space and foster a sense of community in aspiring physicists.