About me
My research tackles fundamental questions about rocky exoplanets: How do they form and evolve? What mechanisms shape their interior structure and composition? How do mantle convection and tectonic regimes affect surface geology and atmospheric development? And ultimately, what makes a rocky planet habitable?As a planetary scientist, I approach these questions by theoretically modeling the interior dynamics of terrestrial worlds across a wide range of conditions, using analytical methods and computational simulations. I aim to unravel the physical, chemical, and geological processes that govern planetary evolution, from magma ocean crystallization and mantle structure to long‑term thermal history.My current work investigates how compositional variations within a rocky planet’s mantle impact the mantle solidus, heat transport, volcanic outgassing, and the formation of secondary atmospheres. Because planetary interiors cannot be directly observed with telescopes, my research shall provide valuable insights into the makeup of the planet and its atmosphere, and its habitable architecture.
Education
PhD2024 - 2029
Dual title PhD in Geosciences and Astrobiology
Department of Geosciences
Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA
Bachelors & Masters2019 - 2024
Integrated bachelors and masters in Physics (major) and Chemistry (minor)
School of Physical Sciences
National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
