Expertise on both synthetic and materials chemistry for designing novel materials using industrial- and agro-waste for applications ranging for battery to electro-optic devices, and biological applications. Research potential lies on synthesis, functionalization and conjunction of both nano- and polymeric materials using the tenets of green chemistry.

• 2005- D.Phil. in Organic Chemistry University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
• 2005- Building a Business (Science Entrepreneurship) Certification SAID Business School, University of Oxford, UK
• 2000- M. Tech. in Polymer Science and Technology Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
• 1999- M. Sc. in Chemistry Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India 1997 B. Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry University of Delhi, Delhi, India

Work Experience

• 07/18 – Present Associate Professor, Shiv Nadar University
• 2012 Assistant Professor, Shiv Nadar University, Uttar Pradesh, India
• 2009 Assistant Professor, Ramjas College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
• 2009 Assistant Manager, Seigwerk India Private Limited, Bhiwadi, Rajasthan
• 2009 Guest Faculty, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi , Delhi, India
• 2008 Guest Faculty, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Delhi, India
• 2006 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Nottingham, UK
• 2005 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Oxford , UK
• 2005 Retained Lecturer, Wadham College, University of Oxford, UK