Who am I?

That's a question that has puzzled thinkers from Socrates to Albert Camus. While philosophy leaves it open-ended, in a worldly sense:

I am a final-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Physics at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai. I work under the guidance of Prof. Punit Parmananda, who leads the Nonlinear Dynamics Lab at IIT Bombay.

My research lies at the intersection of nonlinear dynamics and neuroscience. I investigate the physics of the brain through guided modulation of brainwaves, employing concepts such as entrainment, stochastic resonance, and synchronization. Through these tools, I aim to uncover fundamental mechanisms governing brain dynamics and information processing. While this constitutes the core of my Ph.D. thesis, my broader curiosity about the universe has also led me to work on active matter, stochastic processes, and social dynamics. 

I am also a recipient of the prestigious Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF), awarded by the Government of India.

Apart from academics, I enjoy spending time playing chess and reading literature leisurely.