I’ve been fascinated by the natural world since I was a kid. Growing up in close proximity to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, I spent lot of time hiking, building makeshift camps, and photographing wildlife. Over two decades, I noticed sparrows turning extinct in my locality; leopards co-existing with humans at the fringes of the city; and seeing my neighbors plant hundreds of native trees on this hill! 

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My parents' backgrounds in science and engineering made my curious about tinkering and making things, and led me to study engineering. I really enjoyed the process of 3D modelling and 3D printing, and being able to transform my ideas into real products. However, I was shocked by the amount of plastic and harmful materials from products we use ending up in landfills and degrading natural resources. So in my Master's, I focused on topics of biodesign and regeneration, and experimented with living organisms such as seaweed and fungi to make circular materials and objects.

My mission is to make human and planetary health more accessible and grounded in unmet societal needs. Across my work, I try to center values of simplicity and synergy, in hopes that it helps us create better, more sustainable and just futures.