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Dr. V. Bhalerao is a leading figure in time-domain astrophysics, specializing in the study of transient cosmic events such as gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) and near-Earth objects (NEOs). As the principal investigator behind the GROWTH-India Telescope (GIT)—India’s first robotic eye for time-domain astronomy—he has pioneered a 70 cm wide-field facility that rapidly captures fleeting celestial phenomena. His work on GRBs, including detailed multi-wavelength analyses of optical bright bursts with reverse shock signatures, has advanced our understanding of these high-energy explosions. Bhalerao’s research also extends to planetary defense, where he leverages GIT to discover and characterize potentially hazardous asteroids. With over 31 citations for his foundational GIT paper and a growing portfolio of high-impact studies, his contributions have solidified India’s role in global transient surveys. A collaborator with the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum, he bridges international efforts to monitor the dynamic universe, making him a key architect of modern time-domain astrophysics.