2026

In this episode of Geoscientists' Voices, recorded at the EGU 2026 conference in Vienna, Vishal shares his journey from ranking in the top 0.3% of India's elite JEE exams to uncovering Neolithic secrets at Atlit-Yam. We dive into the science of biomarkers - molecular fossils that reveal what ancient humans ate, how they farmed, and how they responded to rising sea levels. Vishal also opens up about his academic journey through math, physics, and environmental science, offering a unique perspective on why the future of geosciences is fundamentally tied to the chemistry of our changing climate.