Education:

1. PhD degree in Management from JJT University, Rajasthan on the topic ‘Rendering Scientific Discoveries in Simple Prose and Finding out its Popularity amongst students and Common People.’

2. Master’s degree in Management Science with specialisation in Systems Management from Savitrabai Phule Pune University 

3. Bachelor's degree in Science with specialisation in Chemistry (Physics & Mathematics) from Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune  

Professional Experience: 

1. Head of Science Outreach Division, CSIR-NCL – 2023 to till date

2. Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-NCL – 2019 to till date

3. Principal Scientist, CSIR-NCL – 2014 to 2019

4. Senior Scientist, CSIR-NCL – 2008 to 2014

5. Scientist, CSIR-NCL – 2003 to 2008

6. Junior Scientist, CSIR-URDIP, CSIR-NCL – 1998 to 2003

7. Project Assistant, CSIR-NCL, TIFAC sponsored project 'Environment Protection Technology Information Database' - 1992-1998