Clean Room Operations
I am a Materials Scientist and Operational Strategist with over 7 years of experience in bridging atomic-level design with industrial-scale energy solutions.
With a Ph.D. from IIT Bombay and postdoctoral tenure at the Weizmann Institute of Science, I specialize in synthesizing transition metal perovskite oxides for Green Hydrogen and Next-Gen Batteries. My technical work is defined by a focus on scalability, cost-optimization, and process safety.
Leadership Philosophy: “Conscious Engineering”
My approach to R&D is grounded in the belief that precision in the laboratory begins with precision of the mind.
In 2024, I undertook a strategic sabbatical at the Isha Foundation to cultivate operational resilience and leadership clarity. This was not a pause from professional life, but a deliberate enhancement of my capabilities as an R&D Manager.
I discovered that the rigorous discipline required to synthesize phase-pure $LaMnO_3$ is mirrored by the internal discipline required to lead complex, cross-functional teams under pressure. I now bring this “T-Shaped” competence—deep technical expertise combined with broad operational empathy—to high-stakes industrial environments.
Core Competencies (The Industrial Fit)
1. Scalable Synthesis & Fabrication
- Process Optimization: Transitioned synthesis from mg-scale lab batches to 50g pilot-scale productions using Topochemical Molten Salt Synthesis (TMSS).
- Device Engineering: Fabricated robust MOSFETs and Nanorod devices with 80% yield using Electron-Beam Lithography (EBL).
- Cost Reduction: Developed K-substituted catalysts that reduce reliance on expensive Platinum Group Metals (PGMs).
2. Advanced Characterization & Safety
- Asset Management: Managed and maintained high-value instrumentation (FEG-TEM, SEM-EDS) with over 500+ logged operating hours.
- Data Integrity: Expert in Rietveld Refinement and XPS Deconvolution to ensure rigorous quality control (QC) of material phases.
3. Digital Transformation & Operations
- Data Engineering: Utilizing Python and SQL to automate data visualization and manage large experimental datasets.
- Logistics: Led the “Mess Digitalization” project at IIT Bombay, optimizing supply chains for 2000+ stakeholders and reducing operational costs by 15%.
📸 Engineering in Action
Team Leadership