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I work at the intersection of Earth Science, Space Exploration and Technology for positive impact. My research examines several themes in Planetary Systems, Earth System Modeling and Sensing Technologies, with particular focus on how emerging technologies can help better decision making and advance our understanding of Earth and outer space.

About Me

I am a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Michigan Atmospheric Dynamics Modeling Group. My current research focused on investigating lake-atmosphere interactions for operational weather forecasting in Great Lakes region. The Laurentian Great Lakes, a critical transboundary water resource influences the hydrology and climate of regions in USA and Canada.

I hold a Ph.D. in Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering from University of Michigan and a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. I worked as a scientific collaborator with NASA Juno mission to investigate the deep atmosphere and aurora of Jupiter. Planetary atmospheres and their space environments provide a natural laboratory to investigate extreme environments.

During my graduate school, I received summer research fellowships to work at Los Alamos National Laboratory and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory on projects in high-performance computing and microwave remote sensing. Before coming to Michigan, I completed my undergraduate education in Mechanical Engineering at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat.

Beyond my academic research, I have actively contributed to entrepreneurial endeavors including community engagement and mentorship. As a Entrepreneurs Leadership Fellow I worked on development of non-electric neonatal incubator for low-resource communities. I serve as a Steering Committee Member of Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VEXAG). I contribute to Community Science projects on interdisciplinary subjects like sustainable fisheries, and urban heat resilience in association with American Geophysical Union (AGU) Thriving Earth Exchange.