About
My research interests lie at the intersection of environmental engineering and geochemistry. I use fundamental knowledge to investigate complex issues such as metal fate and transport in engineered and natural environments.
I am a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University where I am exploring ways to maximize nutrient recovery from wastewater to achieve circular economy.
Previously, I was a McDonnell's International Academy Scholar and a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. I am originally from India and have completed my Master's degree from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.
During my career, I have gained expertise in several areas of research including biogeochemical cycling in natural systems, adsorption of Rare Earth Elements on minerals, synthesis and application of magnetite nanoparticles and wastewater management.
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Awards
2023
MIT CEE Rising Stars Workshop
2022
ACS Environmental Chemistry Division
Graduate Student Award
2017
McDonnell International Scholars Academy
McDonnell Scholars Fellowship
2016
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Institute Silver Medal
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Rajit Bhagwati Memorial Gold Medal
Education
2017-2022
Ph.D. Candidate
Washington University in St. Louis
Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering
2014-2016
M.Tech.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, India
Environmental Science and Engineering
2009-2013
B.E.
PEC University of Technology, India
Civil Engineering