Research Scientist, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam, Germany | Nov 2020 - present |
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 |
Evaluated the potential of EGS and compared the share of different renewables towards electricity production in Germany | |
Summer Intern, Wildlife and Community Development Fund, Katima Mulilo, Namibia | Jul 2009 - Aug 2009 |
Mapped and visualised GIS data, raised awareness about wildlife protection and human predator conflict | |
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 scientific workshop with up to 60 international researchers | |
Co-Organiser, ERDW PhD Retreat 2015, ETH Zurich, Bernau, Germany | May 2015 |
Organised the scientific networking event for PhD students and managed the finances, logistics and designed advertising material | |
Intercultural Trainer, Orientation Week, Jacobs University, Bremen, Germany | Aug 2008 |
Volunteered and conducted workshops for undergraduates to acclimatise them to the culturally diverse environment | |
When I am not doing research, I can be found behind the lens, DJing, or building modular origami.