Dr. Vineeth Valsan focuses on astronomical instrumentation, optical image processing, and metrology. His expertise includes next-generation astronomical tools like X-ray and UV space telescopes. He has significantly contributed to projects like INSIST and NLOT. Dr. Vineeth holds a Ph.D. specializing in hard X-ray focusing optics using Laue lenses. His doctoral research extended the band of focusing X-ray telescopes beyond 100 keV. He designed and fabricated innovative optical prototypes for space-based observatories. He has published extensively in prestigious journals and developed advanced optical systems for astronomy. Dr. Vineeth is a Life Member of the International Astronomical Union, Astronomical Society of India, and Optical Society of India. His work reflects a commitment to advancing astronomical instrumentation.