Biochar–Soil Interactions, Electrochemistry and Interfacial Science, Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation, Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM/QCM-D), Surface Charge and Zeta Potential, Nutrient Retention and Release Kinetics, X-ray CT Imaging of Roots and Soil

Ph.D., Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology, Sri Venkateswara University, India

M.Sc., (Chemistry specialisation), Sri Venkateswara University, India 

B.Sc., Sri Venkateswara University, India

Research Specialist (2016 - till date) KAUST, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Researcher (2014 - 2015) KAUST, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Research Consultant (2012 - 2014) KAUST, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Postdoctoral researcher (2010 - 2011) National University of Ireland, Galway, Republic of Ireland.

Research trainee (2006 - 2007) University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Awarded the Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India, New Delhi (2002). 

European Union FP 7 award for postdoctoral research