Driven by a commitment to engineer a sustainable future, I leverage a deep understanding of materials science and chemical engineering to develop impactful energy solutions. Currently, as a Doctoral Candidate at Stony Brook University (expected August, 2025), my research is centered on advancing aqueous Zn||MnO₂ batteries for safer, greener grid-scale energy storage. This involves employing sophisticated multi-modal synchrotron X-ray characterization to unravel complex reaction mechanisms.
My journey includes significant contributions to advanced energy technologies prior to my doctoral studies. At the Q-labs in Indian Institute of Science (2018-2020), I investigated Tantalum-doped LLZO for next-generation solid-state batteries, tackling challenges like lithium dendrite mitigation. Concurrently, I applied my expertise at the clean-tech startup Vimano EWA, developing ion exchange membranes for fuel and flow cells, which included engineering precise electrochemical testing setups. My foundational experience at R.V. College of Engineering (B.E. 2017) was marked by leadership of the RVCE Solar Car Team in international competitions and KSCST-funded undergraduate research on innovative material processing techniques, such as RF heating for epoxy curing, alongside work on lightweight composites for solar vehicles. These diverse experiences, from fundamental materials research to applied engineering and industrial operations at Vedanta Aluminum, have solidified my dedication to creating innovative and sustainable energy systems.
My graduate school research group participated in the Martin L. King Jr. Elementary School Career Day on April 18th, 2024, where we inspired young minds to become scientists through simple experiments.