Research and Projects

Undergraduate Thesis (unpublished)

Application of Cotylidia pannosa for Dye Decolourization of Textile Effluents Explored the potential of fungal systems in bioremediation, focusing on sustainable solutions for textile wastewater treatment. 

Bioprocess Research (unpublished)

 Isolation of Plastic-Degrading Microbes from Soil Conducted microbial screening and characterization to identify organisms capable of breaking down plastic waste, contributing to early research in biodegradation. 

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Development of Sustainable Packaging Materials from Mushroom Mycelium and Agricultural Waste Leading a project that integrates biotechnology and circular economy principles to create eco-friendly alternatives to conventional packaging. 

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Bhutan Fab Zero Initiative Served as part of the technical team, collaborating with members from Bhutan and MIT technical teams. Together, we successfully established four FabLabs in Bhutan, including the landmark Super FabLab in Thimphu, strengthening the country’s digital fabrication ecosystem. 

Fab Island Challenge, Bali Participated in this international innovation challenge, contributing to collaborative projects that merged local sustainability practices with global maker culture. 

Fab Bhutan Challenge – Interspecies Peace Negotiation Hosted the national challenge on Human–Wildlife Conflict, titled Interspecies Peace Negotiation. The challenge focused on fostering coexistence between humans and wildlife through innovative, community-driven solutions. 

Read more about the challenge on the Fab City Global Initiative website 

My Fab Academy 2022 Final Project focused on designing and prototyping a smart greenhouse system to automate monitoring and control of environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and soil moisture. The system integrated sensors, microcontrollers (ATmega328 and ESP32), and output devices like fans, heaters, sprinklers, and OLED displays to create a responsive greenhouse environment. To make the system faster, smarter, and more accessible, I connected the data streams to cloud platforms such as ThingSpeak, enabling real‑time visualization, remote monitoring, and easy access to parameters from anywhere. This integration allowed for smarter decision‑making and simplified control, making the greenhouse automation more efficient and scalable. By combining digital fabrication tools with electronics, coding, and cloud connectivity, I built a portable prototype that can later be expanded to larger greenhouse facilities at my college.

Explore the full documentation here: Fab Academy Final Project – Smart Greenhouse

Sprinkler-Based Watering Automation in College Floriculture 

 Designed and implemented automation systems to optimize plant care and resource management within the college’s floriculture garden. 

Automation of Sunken Greenhouse, Laya 

Contributed to a PhD research project by automating data collection systems in a high-altitude sunken greenhouse. This work supported agricultural resilience research in extreme environments. 

College Souvenir Development

I am currently leading a project to formulate a signature tea blend sourced from our college’s MAT garden. This tea will be developed as a unique product that embodies the identity of our institution and will later be served as an official college souvenir.

Alongside the tea initiative, I am also working on designing and producing customized souvenirs such as cups, pens, and keychains. These items aim to strengthen our college’s brand identity, foster community pride, and provide visitors and alumni with meaningful keepsakes.

Through Learn Almost Anything (LAA), I am creating a dynamic learning environment where students move beyond theory into hands‑on exploration. The course is structured around digital fabrication and biofabrication, giving learners direct access to tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and electronics workstations. By guiding them through design thinking, prototyping, and problem identification, I help students connect classroom knowledge with real‑world challenges.

LAA is not just about technical skills — it is about cultivating a maker mindset. I encourage students to set personal goals, design their own projects, and apply fabrication technologies to grassroots problems. This approach empowers them to think creatively, collaborate across disciplines, and develop solutions that are both innovative and socially relevant. In doing so, I am using LAA as a platform to nurture entrepreneurial thinking, sustainability awareness, and human‑centered innovation, ensuring that students graduate with the confidence to design, build, and contribute meaningfully to society.