Hey there, welcome!!
I'm super excited that you're here! This website is a place where I share my thoughts, ideas, and experiences on things I'm passionate about.
Photo: Sunset at Shoreline Park, Mountain View, California.
I'm a PhD student at MIT's Department of Materials Science and Engineering, where I'm researching the Climate Implications of Computing. My fantastic advisor is Prof. Elsa Olivetti. Prior to my time at MIT, I completed my undergraduate studies at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, where I focused on Computational Materials Science using informatics and machine learning.
Originally from Bangalore, I grew up practicing Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, as well as Carnatic music. Additionally, I have training in Sanskrit, an ancient Hindu language. When I'm not working on my research, I love to indulge in hobbies such as cooking, baking, dancing, and singing. I've also recently developed a deep appreciation for traveling—while I hadn’t traveled much before, the last year has been incredible, filled with exciting trips, and I’m eager for more adventures ahead.
If you haven't figured yet, I'm obsessed with fiery skies.
Photo: Sunrise from Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park.
A structured overview of my current projects, methods, publications, and collaborations—essentially my CV, but easier to browse.
A mix of scientific writing, personal reflections, and the storylines that led me to the work I do today.
Lately I’ve been really into traveling, and I’ve come to realize how much joy and perspective it brings me. Last year, I had the chance to visit Europe for a conference and extended my trip to explore a few places there. More recently, I’ve been drawn to nature, especially the incredible landscapes of U.S. National and State Parks.
This section is a mix of some of the journeys I’ve taken and the experiences that made them special.
Photo: Sunset on the top of Sentinel Dome, Yosemite National Park.
Outside of research, I love anything that lets me create or move—baking, cooking, dancing, crocheting, music, and the occasional painting session. You can also usually find me doing yoga, running, swimming, or strength training to balance out all the screen time.
