A Ph.D. in Chemistry from AcSIR/CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, with 7+ years of multidisciplinary experience in catalysis, nanomaterials, and biofuels R&D. Currently a Research Associate at HPCL R&D. Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to India's first bio-jet fuel flight. Skilled in pilot plant operations, advanced material characterization, and project supervision. Experienced in teaching and guiding graduate students.