2006-2012: Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography, The Florida State University, USA

2002-2004: M.Sc. in Physics (Honors School), Center for Advanced Studies in Physics, Panjab University, India

1999-2002: B.Sc. in Physics (Honors School), Center for Advanced Studies in Physics, Panjab University, India

2015 – Present : Associate Director and Public Service Faculty, The Georgia Sea Grant College Program, USA

2013-2015: Research Coordinator and Climate Science Specialist, The Texas Sea Grant College Program, USA

2012-2013: Visiting Fellow, The American Meteorological Society Policy Program, USA

2012-2013: Adjunct Professor, American Public University, USA

2006-2012: Graduate and Teaching Assistant, The Florida State University, USA

2005-2006: Founder and Instructor, Physics Academy, India

2004-2005: Lecturer in Physics, M.M. Modi College, India

2004-2005: Physics Teacher, B.D. Public School, India

2004-2005: Science Teacher, The British Co-Ed School, India

I am fascinated by the natural world around us, and consider myself a life-long learner. From the standpoint of my training as a Physical Oceanographer, I am interested in studying air-sea interaction, and understanding the influence of large-scale ocean circulation on the Earth’s climate system. My other research interests include science policy, science education, science ethics, and diversity in science. I am very fond of reading books, traveling, hiking, listening to music, and learning more about different cultures

After earning my degrees in Physics, I taught in India for a few years. My teaching career culminated with a national award from the Indian Physics Association. I was eager to apply my knowledge of Physics to understand the natural world. Ph.D. seemed like the obvious next step. Initially, I was interested in pursuing a doctorate degree in Astrophysics. I applied to several universities, but did not get selected in any graduate program. One fine day, I came across a very interesting article in the newspaper about the scientific explanation of the biblical story of “Jesus walking on water.” I wrote to the scientist, Dr. Doron Nof, who conducted the study, and expressed interest in working with him. He encouraged me to apply for graduate school, and I was eventually selected to work under his supervision at Florida State University. I had never seen the ocean until I came to pursue my doctorate degree in Florida. It has been an interesting journey since then.