Biography

Although born in India, I spent most of my life in Bahrain and Dubai. This made me aware of the inequalities between oil-rich regions like the Middle East and resource-constrained developing nations, in energy security and access to clean technologies. Thus, I developed a passion for energy and environmental sustainability. I knew that I would need a diverse skill set to tackle such complex, multifaceted issues. This is why as an undergraduate at UC Berkeley, I studied both Mechanical Engineering and Economics with a minor in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences. By engaging in activities ranging from honors research to environmental consulting, I gained exposure and worked on technologies including (1) Organic solar cells (2) Low-cost home energy monitors for smart, efficient grids and (3) Novel energy storage solutions such as printed batteries and high-capacity Lithium-ion cells. During my MPhil in Energy Technologies at Cambridge, I hope to gain more in-depth technical insight into various energy systems and strategies to combat climate change, spanning everything from carbon capture and abatement to renewable power generation. As part of my thesis, I also plan to specifically research how optimization principles and control theory may be applied to energy harvesting, storage, and distribution. I am honored to be a Gates-Cambridge scholar and grateful for this opportunity to contribute towards more efficient, affordable and globally accessible sustainable energy sources.

Previous Education

University of California, Berkeley

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