Welcome! I’m Neelesh Amrutha, a passionate researcher in astrophysics. I am currently pursuing my PhD at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Mt. Stromlo Observatory, The Australian National University, under the guidance of A/Prof. Christian Wolf, Dr. Christopher Onken and Prof. Rachel Webster.
I study the light from galaxies to understand the restless lives of the supermassive black holes that power them. My research focuses on active galactic nuclei: cosmic engines that flicker, flare, and breathe as matter spirals into their hearts. I use telescopes, spectra, and time-series analysis to uncover how these black holes grow and influence their surroundings. Beyond the data, I am fascinated by the patterns hidden in chaos, by how noise becomes signal, and how each photon carries a trace of something ancient and powerful. For me, astronomy is both science and magic, a way of turning light into knowledge!
Outside of research, I love experimenting with 3D modelling and animation in Blender, diving into fantasy worlds, and playing badminton.
For more about my research, visit the Publications page or have a look at my CV.