The Chair-holder will lead the setting up of an Astrophysics Centre at Ashoka. The permanent Chair will be associated with the Physics Department at the University.
"In its 15 years of operations, Spitzer has opened our eyes to new ways of viewing the universe," said Paul Hertz, director of the Astrophysics Division.
Richard de Grijs, professor, Macquarie University, Australia, talks about the benefits for Indian students in considering a major in astronomy and astrophysics.