Research & Policy
Academic publications, policy briefs, and op-eds at the intersection of science, technology, and governance.
Publications
Combinatorial Liposomes for Antimicrobial Resistance
Journal of Materials Chemistry B, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2021
Research from the Nanomedicine Lab, IIT Bombay. Contributed as research intern under Prof. Rinti Banerjee.
Mitigation of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in G20
Indian Public Policy Review, Vol 4 No 4, August 2023
Co-authored with Shambhavi Naik, Takshashila Institution. Used as input in India's G20 healthcare track.
Policy Briefs & Proposals
Biological Public Infrastructure
White paper presented to NITI Aayog, 2024 — Present
Conceptualised a national framework for biological public infrastructure to accelerate bioeconomy innovation. Recommended a layered public infrastructure model integrating public, private, and civic innovation platforms. Currently under revision for publication.
Modi Script AI Policy
Op-ed in Loksatta, 2024
Advocated for AI-based transliteration technology for heritage preservation and Maratha reservation documentation. Urged the State government to start an investment programme in improving practical usage of this technology.
Urban Heat Crisis in Mumbai's P/North Ward
Citizen Matters, September 2025
Co-authored analysis of land surface temperatures rising over 5°C in parts of Mumbai between 2015-2024. Presented findings to assistant ward commissioners and the State Climate Action Cell. Published in collaboration with OpenCity.in.