Welcome

I work at the intersection of carbon and water cycle research, focusing on ecosystem sustainability, resilience, and the impacts of climatic extremes. My research spans multiple spatial scales, from the landscapes of California to global ecosystems, and I explore vegetation dynamics across different levels: from individual leaves to entire ecosystems. By integrating remote sensing, ecological modeling, and climate data, I aim to understand how water availability, drought, and climate variability influence ecosystem productivity and long-term health.

I earned my PhD from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), where I investigated the role of water availability, aridity extremes, and land cover variations in shaping ecosystem carbon and water fluxes. Currently, as a postdoctoral researcher at University of California, Merced (UC Merced), my work has expanded to address both localized and global ecosystem challenges, leveraging high-resolution data and advanced modeling techniques to generate actionable insights for conservation and resource management.

Beyond research, I am passionate about improving satellite-based ecosystem monitoring, contributing to climate policy discussions, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations to address pressing environmental challenges.