I'm a laser scientist who loves to tinker with light - and with stories. My journey has taken me from a memorable PhD at Purdue to a prestigious fellowship at Argonne National Laboratory, with plenty of lessons (and a few questionable decisions) along the way. Here, I share that journey.

Alongside science, I’m passionate about sketching - a hobby that taught me the power of daily practice.

And then there’s writing - my first love. From grad school stories in USA to sci-fi with a South Asian flavor, I write to make sense of the world and my place in it.

If any of this resonates, join me.