About the Founder & Director
Prof. (Dr.) Anil Narayan Raghav is a distinguished space scientist, innovator, and mentor with more than sixteen years of research and teaching experience in space physics. He currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Mumbai, where he has successfully guided numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. scholars, many of whom are now making significant contributions to the global space science community.
He is also serving as Co-Leader for SCOSTEP’s (Scientific Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Physics) next five-year scientific program (2026–2030), titled COURSE: Cross-scale cOUpling pRocesses in the Solar-tErrestrial system, organized under the International Science Council (ISC). In this role, he contributes to advancing global scientific collaborations and pushing the frontiers of space research.
As the Founder and Director of SpaceProbe Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Raghav is spearheading initiatives that integrate cutting-edge space research, technology development, and public engagement. Through SpaceProbe, he is deeply committed to popularizing science and nurturing a strong scientific temperament in society.
His vision is to harness his expertise in space weather monitoring and solar storm prediction to develop early alert systems that protect and empower communities. He is equally passionate about the use of satellite data, GIS, and remote sensing technologies to deliver solutions with direct societal impact.
At the core of SpaceProbe’s mission lies Dr. Raghav’s ambition to pioneer modern space technologies for future missions and to help transform the space industry, ushering in a new era of innovation as transformative as the Industrial Revolution in human history.
Academic and Research Achievements
- Author of 50+ peer-reviewed publications in journals such as ApJ, MNRAS, A&A, and GRL.
- Expert in solar wind, ICMEs, SIRs, and space weather processes.
- Principal Investigator of multiple government-funded projects (including SERB, ₹23.64 lakhs).
- Active member of national space science working groups.
Global Engagement
- Invited speaker at universities, teacher training programs, and international conferences.
- Collaborator with leading research institutes worldwide.
- Engaged in science diplomacy, citizen science, and global outreach.
Vision through SpaceProbe
Under his leadership, SpaceProbe Pvt. Ltd. is building an ecosystem that connects advanced research with societal benefits through:
- Space weather forecasting and data services.
- GIS and remote sensing applications.
- Astronomy and science outreach programs.
- Academic training and consultancy.