I am a Ph.D. student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Before beginning my doctoral studies, I earned my M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Haven and my B-Tech in Mechanical (Automobile) Engineering from KIIT University, India. I have over two and a half years of professional experience in automotive systems, mechatronics, robotics, and manufacturing process optimization.

My professional background includes roles such as Process Engineer Intern at Thai Summit America Corporation, where I specialized in process simulation, die tryouts, and downtime reduction, and Service and ADAS Calibration Engineer, where I resolved complex vehicle system challenges and enhanced diagnostic efficiency. I have also conducted academic projects in areas such as PID-controlled master-slave robotic arms and hierarchical lattice structure design via additive manufacturing.

My research focuses on magnetoactive soft materials, smart materials, additive manufacturing, generative design, topology optimization, lightweight structural design, and soft robotics. I aim to integrate advanced materials, computational design, and precision manufacturing to create high-performance solutions for next-generation mobility, biomedical, and robotic applications. Currently, I am working on the multiscale modeling and design of functional soft materials, with emphasis on magnetoactive polymers for adaptive structures, actuators, and soft robotic systems.