"Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” — Miriam Beard

Beyond my passion for research and science, I find joy in nature and quiet moments at home. I'm currently rediscovering my love for non-academic reading, particularly books on neurodivergence and mental well-being, and I treasure the brief moments I can carve out for this.

The trust and smiles of those—people or animals—who have faced trauma or need support hold far greater value to me than material possessions. My driving purpose in life is to apply my skills to solve problems that enhance human lives.

Family and culture are central to my life, and I deeply value the quality time spent with my loved ones. Having lived as an immigrant from India in the United States for the past few years, I find my intercultural experiences both exhilarating and enriching. Traveling to new places and immersing myself in different cultures continues to be a source of inspiration and joy for me.

Meteor Crater (Barringer Crater), AZ.

Winter 2022 family road trip to California

Thanks to my ever-enthusiastic husband and mother-in-law, we road-tripped across the country, traversing the states of Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Missouri, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. We saw some breathtaking sights and marveled at the beauty of Mother Nature at its best.

Jellyfish at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA.

Golden Gate Bridge, San Franciso, CA.

Grand Canyon, AZ.

Picture of a total solar eclipse (04/08/2024) captured at Indianapolis, IN.

Solar eclipse on April 08, 2024 (Indianapolis, IN)

An eight-hour road trip from NC to IN was well worth the breathtaking view of the total solar eclipse.

Crochet projects

As an on-and-off crocheter, I have several still-in-progress crochet projects that will hopefully see the light of day at some point. Here are some of them that made it to the finish line!

A crochet braided cable beanie.

A bookbag for our library visits.

A dog blanket.

Meet my paw-fect family!!

We are a strictly animal-loving household! Our paw-fect family includes four cats (Pop, Dawn, Piglet, and Pixi) and two dogs (Skye and Sammy). They have all been rescued and we are glad to be their human butlers.