The Astronomy & Astrophysics group is comprised of six faculty members interested in a wide spectrum of research areas. The group is engaged in both observational and theoretical research work. Current research programs include infrared and radio observations of Galactic massive star forming regions, the ISM, physics of Accretion around compact objects, astrophysical masers, multiwavelength observations of pulsating variable stars, and UV spectroscopic observations of the intergalactic medium and galaxy halos.

In addition to the individual thrust areas such as (i) star formation, (ii) intergalactic medium, and (iii) compact objects, the Astronomy group plans to join national and international projects like the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), and the South African Large Telescope (SALT). The group is already involved with the ASTROSAT project. In addition, the faculty members plan to make full use of new/upgraded telescope facilities such as the Expanded Very Large Array (EVLA) and the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA).