Dr KENATH ARUN
MSc, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
MSc, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Articles in Periodicals
| Sl.No. | Title | Name of Periodical | Periodicity | Date |
| 1 | Gravity of Accelerations on Quantum Scales and its Consequences | Hadronic Journal | MONTHLY | 18/02/2014 |
| 2 | Dark Energy, Inertia and Mach?s Principle | Hadronic Journal | MONTHLY | 06/11/2013 |
| 3 | Extended Equivalence Principle: Implications for Gravity, Geometry and Thermodynamics | Hadronic Journal | MONTHLY | 04/04/2013 |
| 4 | When the sunlit sky goes dark... | Deccan Herald | DAILY | 21/07/2009 |
| 5 | Landau?s Major Contribution to Physics: A Brief Overview | Physics Education | QUARTERLY | 01/04/2009 |
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 |
| 49 | Spontaneous symmetry breaking as a late-time trigger for interacting dark energy | Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics / 05 / 2026 / 19 - | 1475-7516 | 08-May-2026 |
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 | |
| 6 | The ACP Paul Crutzen Publication Award - Runners-up | The ACP Paul Crutzen Publication Award was created to recognize an outstanding publication in ACP that advances our understanding of atmospheric chemistry and physics. The annual award was created in honour of Paul Crutzen, Nobel Prize awardee and former director of the Max Planck Institute for Chem | EEuropean Geoscience Union | 30 April 2026 |