Dr KENATH ARUN
MSc, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
MSc, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Articles in Journals
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos | ISSN No. | Date Published |
| 1 | Evolution of primordial dark matter planets in the early Universe | Advances in Space Research / 68 / 4 / 205 - 2056 | 0273-1177 | 15-Aug-2021 |
| 2 | The Hubble tension: Change in dark energy or a case for modified gravity? | Indian Journal of Physics / 96 / / 1289 - 2022 | 0973-1458 | 12-Apr-2021 |
| 3 | Dark matter density distributions and dark energy constraints on structure formation including MOND | Indian Journal of Physics / 94 / 9 / 1491 - 1494 | 0973-1458 | 01-Sep-2020 |
| 4 | Is the binding energy of galaxies related to their core black hole mass? | Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy / 42 / / 12 - | 0250-6335 | 30-Apr-2021 |
| 5 | MOND, MONG, MORG as alternatives to dark matter and dark energy, and consequences for cosmic structures | Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy / 41 / / 4 - | 0250-6335 | 27-Feb-2020 |
| 6 | Planckian pre big bang phase of the Universe | Astrophysics and Space Science / 365 / / 17 - | 0004-640X | 21-Jan-2020 |
| 7 | Effects of dark matter on the upper bound mass of neutron stars | Physics of the Dark Universe / 28 / / 100507 - | 2212-6864 | 18-Feb-2020 |
| 8 | MONG: An extension to galaxy clusters | Modern Physics Letters A / 37 / 13 / 2250078 - | 0217-7323 | 25-May-2022 |
| 9 | From maximum force to the field equations of general relativity and implications | International Journal of Modern Physics D / / / - | 0218-2718 | 30-Sep-2022 |
| 10 | Gammaless gamma-ray bursts? | Indian Journal of Physics / / / - | 0973-1458 | 23-Jun-2023 |
| 11 | Primordial Planets with an Admixture of Dark Matter Particles and Baryonic Matter | Universe / 9 / 9 / 401 - | 2218-1997 | 31-Aug-2023 |
| 12 | Psychological experiences and travel Adversities: A Mixed-Method study of the regular commuters in traffic congestion | Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour / 101 / / 130 - 141 | 1369-8478 | 01-Feb-2024 |
| 13 | Is asteroid 33 Polyhymnia a dark matter (DM) degenerate object? | European Physical Journal Plus / 139 / / 547 - | 2190-5444 | 25-Jun-2024 |
| 14 | Primordial black holes as heat sources for living systems with longest possible lifetimes | Astrophysics and Space Science / 351 / / 407 - 408 | 0004-640X | 01-Jun-2014 |
| 15 | Dark energy constraints on masses and sizes of large scale cosmic structures | Astrophysics and Space Science / 363 / / 149 - | 0004-640X | 14-Jun-2018 |
| 16 | Alternative standard frequencies for interstellar communication | International Journal of Astrobiology / 18 / 3 / 209 - 210 | 1473-5504 | 02-Oct-2017 |
| 17 | Bioenergetics and stellar luminosities | International Journal of Astrobiology / 18 / 3 / 211 - 212 | 1473-5504 | 12-Oct-2017 |
| 18 | Planet Nine, dark matter and MOND | Astrophysics and Space Science / 361 / / 230 - | 0004-640X | 16-Jun-2016 |
| 19 | Intermediate Mass Black Holes: Their Motion and Associated Energetics | Advances in High Energy Physics / 2014 / / 924848 - | 1687-7357 | 27-Feb-2014 |
| 20 | A critique on Drexler dark matter | Astrophysics and Space Science / 333 / / 1 - 2 | 0004-640X | 29-Jan-2011 |
| 21 | Some unique constants associated with extremal black holes | Astrophysics and Space Science / 338 / / 1 - 2 | 0004-640X | 14-Jan-2012 |
| 22 | Some enigmatic aspects of the early universe | Astrophysics and Space Science / 334 / / 225 - 230 | 0004-640X | 28-May-2011 |
| 23 | Dark Matter Objects: Possible New Source of Gravitational Waves | Earth, Moon and Planets / 123 / / 9 - 13 | 0167-9295 | 14-Sep-2019 |
| 24 | Primordial Planets Predominantly of Dark Matter | Earth, Moon and Planets / 122 / / 115 - 119 | 0167-9295 | 17-May-2019 |
| 25 | Phase-Space Constraints On Neutrino Luminosities | Modern Physics Letters A / 23 / 3 / 1470 - 1477 | 0217-7323 | 28-Jun-2008 |
| 26 | Forming supermassive black holes like J1342+0928 (invoking dark matter) in early universe | Astrophysics and Space Science / 363 / / 40 - | 0004-640X | 30-Jan-2018 |
| 27 | Holography, dark energy and entropy of large cosmic structures | Astrophysics and Space Science / 348 / / 217 - 219 | 0004-640X | 01-Aug-2013 |
| 28 | Enigmatic aspects of the early universe: possibility of a ?pre-big bang phase?! | Astrophysics and Space Science / 333 / / 9 - 10 | 0004-640X | 18-Mar-2011 |
| 29 | Dieterici gas as a unified model for dark matter and dark energy | Astrophysics and Space Science / 335 / / 599 - 602 | 0004-640X | 19-Jun-2011 |
| 30 | Extremal charged black holes, dark matter and dark energy | Astrophysics and Space Science / 363 / / 202 - | 0004-640X | 05-Sep-2018 |
| 31 | Enigmatic aspects of entropy inside the black hole: what do falling comoving observers see? | Astrophysics and Space Science / 337 / / 169 - 172 | 0004-640X | 11-Sep-2011 |
| 32 | Some aspects of rotational and magnetic energies for a hierarchy of celestial objects | Astrophysics and Space Science / 337 / / 767 - 771 | 0004-640X | 19-Oct-2011 |
| 33 | Is there lower limit to velocity or velocity change? | Astrophysics and Space Science / 345 / / 209 - 211 | 0004-640X | 17-Jan-2013 |
| 34 | Effects of dark matter in star formation | Astrophysics and Space Science / 364 / / 24 - | 0004-640X | 04-Feb-2019 |
| 35 | Curvature, Phase Space, Holography And Black Hole Entropy | International Journal of Modern Physics D / 18 / 14 / 2167 - 2171 | 0218-2718 | 31-Dec-2009 |
| 36 | On internal heat production in exo-planets, fission triggered stars, etc.! | Current Science / 97 / 3 / 296 - | 0011-3891 | 10-Aug-2009 |
| 37 | Can Hubble tension be eased by invoking a finite range for gravity? | Modern Physics Letters A / / / - | 0217-7323 | 22-Apr-2024 |
| 38 | Interacting Dark Energy and Its Implications for Unified Dark Sector | International Journal of Theoretical Physics / 63 / / 265 - | 1572-9575 | 15-Oct-2024 |
| 39 | Study on gravitational waves from binary mergers and constraints on the Hubble parameter | Indian Journal of Physics / / / - | 0973-1458 | 04-Jan-2025 |
| 40 | The Lunar Gravitational-wave Antenna: Mission Studies and Science Case | Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics / 01 / / 108 - | 1475-7516 | 28-Jan-2025 |
| 41 | Quintessence and false vacuum: Two sides of the same coin? | Pramana - Journal of Physics / 99 / / 58 - | 0304-4289 | 17-Apr-2025 |
| 42 | Modification of Newtonian Gravity: Implications for hot gas in clusters and galactic angular momentum | Modern Physics Letters A / 40 / / 2550045 - | 0217-7323 | 21-Apr-2025 |
| 43 | A new perspective on the genesis of the 2019/2020 Australian bushfire and its atmospheric radiative impacts | Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics / 274 / / 106558 - | 1879-1824 | 27-May-2025 |
| 44 | Quintessence - Chameleon transitions in anisotropic Kiselev model of neutron stars | International Journal of Modern Physics A / / / 2550112 - | 0217-751X | 21-Jul-2025 |
| 45 | Gravitational wave distance estimation using intrinsic signal properties: dark sirens as distance indicators | Astrophysics and Space Science / 370 / / 82 - | 0004-640X | 12-Aug-2025 |
| 46 | Australian bushfire emissions result in enhanced polar stratospheric clouds | Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics / 25 / 13 / 7161 - 7186 | 1680-7316 | 11-Jul-2025 |
| 47 | Conformal Invariance and Phase Transitions: Implications for Stable Black Hole Horizons? | Gravitation and Cosmology / 31 / / 326 - 335 | 0202-2893 | 04-Sep-2025 |
| 48 | Loop-corrected scalar potentials and late-time acceleration in f(R) gravity | European Physical Journal C / 85 / / 990 - | 1434-6044 | 15-Sep-2025 |
Books/ Book Chapter/Case Study
| Sl.No. | Title | Author Names(s) | ISBN No. | Month Year |
| 1 | Physics of Gravitational Waves: Sources and Detection Methods | KENATH ARUN ,C SIVARAM | 978303130462-0 | / |
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
| Sl.No. | Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium | Type of Program | Title of the Article | Role | Venue/Place | Date |
| 1 | Recent Developments in Cosmology and Modified Gravity (RDCM-2021) | CONFERENCES | MODERATOR) | BITS-Pilani Hyderabad CampusOnline | 09/03/2021 | |
| 2 | International Webinar on Recent Developments in Cosmology and Modified Gravity (RDCM-2021) | CONFERENCES | Alternate models of gravity: Consequences for cosmological observations | PRESENTER) | BITS Pilani, Hyderabad CampusBITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus | 09/03/2021 |
| 3 | XXXIX Meeting of Astronomical Society of India | CONFERENCES | Planet Nine ? Primordial black hole or a Dark Matter object: A comparative study | PRESENTER) | Astronomical Society of Indiahosted by ICTS - TIFR Bengaluru, IISER Mohali, IIT Indore and IUCAA Pune | 18/02/2021 |
| 4 | Sixth Regional Astronomy Meeting, Research in Astronomy: Opportunities and Challenges | CONFERENCES | The Hubble tension: Change in dark energy or a case for modified gravity? | PRESENTER) | IUCAA, Pune; IIA, BangaloreOnline | 09/07/2020 |
| 5 | XXXVIII Meeting of Astronomical Society of India | CONFERENCES | Is the Binding Energy of Galaxies related to their Core Black Hole Mass? | PRESENTER) | IISER TirupatiIISER Tirupati | 13/02/2020 |
| 6 | 7th Regional Astronomy Meeting: Research in Astronomy: Opportunities and Challenges | CONFERENCES | Laboratory scale quantum effects of gravity and dark energy | PRESENTER) | Mar Thoma college, Chungathara and Providence Women's College, CalicutOnline | 08/09/2021 |
| 7 | 27th International Conference of International Academy of Physical Sciences on Advances in Relativity and Cosmology (PARC-2021) | CONFERENCES | MODERATOR) | Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS), HyderabadOnline | 26/10/2021 | |
| 8 | 27th International Conference of International Academy of Physical Sciences on Advances in Relativity and Cosmology (PARC-2021) | CONFERENCES | Gravity of Negative Mass: Some Subtle Aspects and Implications | PRESENTER) | Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS), HyderabadOnline | 26/10/2021 |
| 9 | International Webinar On Foundations for Contemporary Mathematical Research | CONFERENCES | Theoretical upper limits on gamma factors in high energy astrophysical processes | PRESENTER) | Manipur UniversityOnline | 08/11/2021 |
| 10 | 40th meeting of The Astronomical Society of India | CONFERENCES | Gammaless GRBs? | PRESENTER) | IIT Roorkee and ARIES NainitalRoorkee | 25/03/2022 |
| 11 | National Seminar on Advances in Astrophysics and Space Science Research | SEMINARS | ) | Bengaluru | 13/02/2023 | |
| 12 | 2nd Electronic Conference on Universe | CONFERENCES | Testing quantum effects of gravity and dark energy at laboratory scales | PRESENTER) | MDPI | 16/02/2023 |
| 13 | Southern Regional Astronomy Meet | CONFERENCES | Dark matter admixture and its consequences | PRESENTER) | RSAT and IUCAAKochi | 17/02/2023 |
| 14 | Overview of Space Science and Technology | SEMINARS | ) | ISROOnline | 20/07/2023 | |
| 15 | 9ᵗʰ Regional Astronomy Meeting (RAM) 2024 | CONFERENCES | Dark Matter Conundrum: Case for Alternate Models? | PRESENTER) | Manipal Centre for Natural Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal & Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), PuneManipal | 10/01/2024 |
| 16 | National Space Science Symposium - 2024 | CONFERENCES | MOND, MONG and the Oort Cloud | PRESENTER) | Goa University and ISROGoa University, Goa | 26/02/2024 |
| 17 | Beginner Astronomy and Telescope Making | SEMINARS | Beginner Astronomy and Telescope Making | MODERATOR) | ICARD, IUCAA, PuneSt Claret PU College, Bangalore | 11/01/2025 |
| 18 | Reginal Astronomy Meet | CONFERENCES | Ameliorating Hubble Tension through Gravitational Wave Measurements | PRESENTER) | IUCAA, Pune and CUSAT, KochiCUSAT, Kochi | 31/01/2025 |
| 19 | Beginner Astronomy and Telescope Making | SEMINARS | Beginner Astronomy and Telescope Making | PARTICIPANT) | ICARD, IUCAA, PuneSt Claret PU College, Bangalore | 11/01/2025 |
| 20 | Beginner Astronomy Workshop | CONFERENCES | ) | Christ University | 06/03/2025 | |
| 21 | Advances in Cosmology | SEMINARS | Advances in Cosmology | MODERATOR) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Christ University | 15/07/2025 |
| 22 | Southern Regional Astronomy Meet XI | CONFERENCES | Southern Regional Astronomy Meet XI | CHAIR) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Bangalore | 05/02/2026 |
| 23 | Beginner Astronomy Workshop | CONFERENCES | Beginner Astronomy Workshop | CHAIR) | CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Bangalore | 05/03/2026 |
Invited Talks
| Sl.No. | Titel of the Program | Name of the Program | Date | Name of the Institution |
| 1 | Current Understanding and Challenges in Cosmology | Discussions on Theoretical Physics | 07/09/2021 | CHRIST (Deemed to be University) |
| 2 | Artificial Intelligence | Maths and Science Club Webinar | 25/09/2021 | St. Joseph's Indian Composite PU College |
| 3 | Introduction to Modern Astronomy | Cosmic Tales | 23/10/2021 | Christ Junior College, Bangalore |
| 4 | Recent Developments in Science and Technology | Student seminar | 20/11/2021 | Fullinfaws College |
| 5 | Current Challenges in Cosmology | BMSCE IEEE Seminar | 16/12/2021 | BMS College of Engineering |
| 6 | Astrobiology | World Space Week Celebration | 08/10/2022 | Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium |
| 7 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | AI and Human Rights Project | 03/12/2022 | National Law School of India University, Bangalore |
| 8 | Recent Trends In Applied Mathematics | Epsilon V1.0 | 28/07/2023 | Christ Junior College |
| 9 | ASTROBIOLOGY-An Overview | Singularity | 22/08/2023 | BMS College of Engineering |
| 10 | Dark Universe | 24/08/2023 | St Claret PU College | |
| 11 | Astrobiology and the Role of AI | 16/07/2024 | St Claret PU College | |
| 12 | Perspectives on Nuclear Energy | Hiroshima Day Commemoration | 06/08/2024 | Christ Junior College |
| 13 | Theoretical foundation for interdisciplinary research | Professional Development Programme | 25/09/2024 | Christ University |
| 14 | Unveiling the Cosmos | 29/11/2024 | Legacy School Bangalore |
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Student | Institution | Role | Status | Month Year |
| 1 | ALTERNATE MODELS TO DARK MATTER | LOUISE RHEANNA REBECCA | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Awarded | June 2025 |
| 2 | ROLE OF WILDFIRE AEROSOLS ON STRATOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND OZONE DEPLETION | PRASANTH S | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | June 2022 |
| 3 | STUDIES ON DARK MATTER PLANETS | KIREN O V | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Awarded | June 2025 |
| 4 | A STUDY OF INTERACTING DARK ENERGY MODELS AS STRONG OBSERVATIONAL CONSTRAINTS | PRADOSH KESHAV M V | Christ University | SUPERVISOR | Ongoing | March 2024 |
| 5 | INVESTIGATING THE X-RAY SPECTRAL AND MULTIVWAVELENGTH CHARACTERISTICS OF TRANSIENT AND PERSISTENT ULTRA LUMINOUS X-RAY SOURCES | Sreeraj E | Christ University | RAC_DC | Ongoing |
Research Project
| Sl.No. | Name of the Research Project | Investigator(s) | Sponsors | Internal/External |
| 1 | Investigation of X-ray Emissions from Early Universe Dark Matter Structures | KENATH ARUN ,JITHESH V | Vision Group on Science and Technology | External |
| 2 | Seminar on Advances in Cosmology | KENATH ARUN ,JITHESH V | IUCAA, Pune | External |
| 3 | Study of traffic behaviour in bangalore : A physics perspective | KENATH ARUN | Internal | |
| 4 | Investigation of X-ray Emissions from Early Universe Dark Matter Structures | KENATH ARUN | Internal |
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
| Sl.No. | Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme | Name of Organiser | Level | Role | Date |
| 1 | AI Frontiers: Innovations & Emerging Paradigms | Women's Christian College, Madras, Women's Christian College, Madras | International | Presenter | 22/09/2025 |
| 2 | Hands-on experience with Optics (UG experiments) | Department of Physics and Electronics, | Participant | 01/07/2025 | |
| 3 | Faculty Development Programme 2025 | HRDC, Christ University , | Institutional | Participant | 19/05/2025 |
| 4 | Sustaining Learner-Centered Approach (LCA) Implementation | Teaching Learning Enhancement Cell, | Institutional | Participant | 07/04/2025 |
| 5 | Learner centred andragogy, E-content development and Micro-credentials | Department of Physics and Electronics, | Participant | 24/03/2025 | |
| 6 | Professional Development Programme on Theoretical foundation for interdisciplinary research | Research and Development Cell, | Institutional | Invited Resource Person/Trainer | 25/09/2024 |
| 7 | AI For Everyone | DeepLearning.AI through Coursera, | International | Participant | 02/09/2024 |
| 8 | Rocket Science for Everyone | Astronomy Department, Yale University, | International | Participant | 02/09/2024 |
| 9 | Revisiting UG - Physics Experiments | Department of Physics and Electronics, | Institutional | Participant | 16/01/2024 |
| 10 | Empowering educators: Course planning and ICT tools for effective teaching | Department of Physics and Electronics, | Institutional | Participant | 05/12/2023 |
| 11 | Faculty Development Programme | Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum and Staff Development College, | Institutional | Participant | 26/06/2023 |
| 12 | Faculty Development Programme | Staff Development College, | Institutional | Participant | 05/12/2022 |
| 13 | Faculty Development Programme I Preferred Future: Ideas and Strategies | Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum, | Institutional | Participant | 06/07/2022 |
| 14 | Offline Orientation Program | Staff Development College, | Participant | 07/12/2021 | |
| 15 | Faculty Orientation Programme | Staff Development College, | Participant | 02/08/2021 |
Awards/Achievements/Others
| Sl.No. | Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others | Description | Organisation | Month/ Year |
| 1 | Essays on Gravity Honourable Mention | Essays on Gravity Honourable Mention by Gravity Research Foundation, Massachusetts, USA. | Gravity Research Foundation, Massachusetts, USA | 15 May 2022 |
| 2 | Essays on Gravity Honourable Mention | Essays on Gravity Honourable Mention by Gravity Research Foundation, Massachusetts, USA. | Gravity Research Foundation, Massachusetts, USA | 15 May 2012 |
| 3 | Essays on Gravity Honourable Mention | Essays on Gravity Honourable Mention by Gravity Research Foundation, Massachusetts, USA. | Gravity Research Foundation, Massachusetts, USA | 15 May 2009 |
| 4 | Elected Member of the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation | International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation | 23 July 2024 | |
| 5 | Elected Member of the International Astronomical Union | International Astronomical Union | 11 July 2025 |