| Research Scientist, GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam, Germany | Nov 2020 - Jul 2026 |
| Influence of composite rheology and water on the evolution of Earth | |
| Post Doctoral Research Associate, Durham University, Durham, United Kingdom | Feb 2019 - Nov 2020 |
| Role of volatiles on mantle dynamics, craton formation and stabilisation | |
| PhD in Computational Geodynamics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland | Oct 2013 - Feb 2018 |
| Thesis: Self-Consistent Generation of Continents and their Influence on Global Mantle Dynamics | |
| Supervisor: Paul Tackley | |
| M.Sc. in Applied Geophysics, TU Delft, ETH Zurich, RWTH Aachen | Sep 2010 - Aug 2012 |
| Thesis: Optimized Layout of Engineered Geothermal Systems and Potential in Germany | |
| Supervisor: Christoph Clauser | |
| B.Sc. in Earth & Space Sciences, Jacobs University, Bremen, Germany | Sep 2007 - Jun 2010 |
| Thesis: Hydrological and Morphological Analysis of the Okavango Delta, Botswana | |
| Supervisor: Vikram Unnithan | |
| Secondary School Diploma, St. Mary's Sr. Sec. School, Haridwar, India | Apr 1995 - Apr 2007 |
| Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science | |
| Junior Researcher, E.ON Energy Research Center, Aachen, Germany | Oct 2012 - Dec 2012 |
| Compared the share of different renewables towards electricity production in Germany and published a research paper | |
| Summer Intern, Wildlife and Community Development Fund, Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Jul 2009 - Aug 2009 |
| Mapped and visualised GIS field data and did community building work with the locals to raise awareness about wildlife protection | |
| Co-Organiser, Berlin Social Runners, Berlin, Germany | Apr 2022 - present |
| Running with and co-hosting group runs, social gatherings and race-cheering events for an international community | |
| Co-Organiser, Workshop on the Origin and Evolution of Plate Tectonics, ETH Zurich, Locarno, Switzerland | Jul 2016 |
| Coordinated the logistical, technical and social aspects of the international scientific workshop with ~60 participants | |
| Co-Organiser, ERDW PhD Retreat 2015, ETH Zurich, Bernau, Germany | May 2015 |
| Designed advertising material, managed its finances and logistics for the departmental retreat with ~75 PhD students | |
| Intercultural Trainer, Orientation Week, Jacobs University, Bremen, Germany | Aug 2008 |
| Conducted orientation workshops for undergraduate students to acclimatise them to the culturally diverse environment | |
I am often running and training for races. Beyond that, I can be found behind the lens, trying new sports, catching a movie at the cinema, cooking vegetarian dishes, curating playlists or building modular origami.