I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University. My research focuses on understanding the fate and exposure of atmospheric nanoparticles, with a particular interest in new particle formation. My dissertation is entitled “Indoor Particle Dynamics in Residential Buildings: From a Few Nanometers to Tens of Micrometers.” I am a Ross Fellow and Bilsland Fellow at Purdue University and have won multiple conference awards for my presentations, including at ACS Spring 2023 and Healthy Buildings 2023. I am also the recipient of the ASHRAE Grant-in-Aid Award, Dr. James Etzel Endowment, and John R. Blandford Graduate Student Award.

Originally from Bhubaneswar, India, a small town renowned as the temple city, I came to the U.S. for the first time in 2018 as an undergraduate visiting researcher at Purdue university, courtesy of the Purdue University Research Experience Scholarship. My journey didn't stop there; I returned in 2019 for another research stint and eventually commenced my Ph.D. in the same lab under the supervision of Dr. Brandon E. Boor in 2021.

My mentoring philosophy emphasizes a dynamic, collaborative relationship that fosters research skills, professional growth, and emotional support within an inclusive environment. During my Ph.D., I have mentored ten students, using a goal-oriented roadmap. My teaching focuses on active learning with sustained feedback. For the next phase of my academic journey, I am seeking Tenure Track Assistant Professor positions at research-focused universities, starting in August 2025.