May 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 10 mos · Dallas, TX · On-site

• I have been a proud house-husband and full-time father since May 2022. In the process, I learnt how to practice gentle and positive parenting so that we can break generational curse of pressuring kids to grow up fast and fit into society.
• We follow healthy diet, lifestyle and routines at our home school so that our 4 year old daughter Jodha continues to grow into a physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and financially healthy adult who empowers others to do the same.

Mar 2018 – Apr 2022 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Dallas/Fort Worth Area · On-site

• Led operations of biological microscopy core, supporting internal and external researchers with live/fixed cell fluorescence microscopy, confocal imaging, and high-resolution data analysis.
• Delivered technical consultation, troubleshooting, and tailored user training, directly reflecting FAS responsibilities.
• Developed content (Video tutorials) and hands-on training workshops in image acquisition, processing, and interpretation.
• Worked closely with cross-functional academic teams to optimize imaging experiments for diverse research goals (e.g., neuroscience, oncology, drug discovery).

Nov 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 4 mos · Dallas, TX · On-site

• I used to have migraine like headache, fatty liver, bloating and spectacles in 2009 due to unhealthy diet and lifestyle. I visited various top eye hospitals across India and received more or less the same prescription that I need to be on medication for rest of my life!
• Eventually one of the doctors recommended me to manage my stress better and gradually over next few months, as I changed my diet and lifestyle, I was able to get over the headaches and spectacles completely and issues haven't returned since 15 years now.
• Similarly, my wife reversed her PCOS and infertility and then conceived naturally followed by doing home birth of our daughter. This motivated us to share our story with others and inspire them to be better in terms of health.
• Today, along side of our full time profession, we have been people heal naturally.
• At NutriDocs, we believe that it is better to do preventative maintenance as compared to fixing problems later on. Solution to chronic health problems is not in the hospital, it's in the kitchen!
• #DawaMatKhana (Let food be your medicine)

Oct 2017 – Nov 2017 · 1 mo

• Trained and mentored two other interns to conduct relevant market research for technology commercialization.

Apr 2017 – May 2017 · 1 mo

• Illustrated a complex research work (organic photovoltaic cells) into a presentable layman language and evaluated its competitive advantage over currently existing technologies.

Sep 2014 – Dec 2017 · 3 yrs 3 mos

• Pioneered the development of DNA-based fluorescent imaging tools for live-cell analysis; applications included endosomal processing, intracellular sensing, and single-particle tracking/counting. (TIRF, Anisotropy, STED, FLIM, iSHiRLoC etc.).
• Collaborated across labs and managed high-impact publications (e.g., Nature Nanotechnology, Angewandte Chemie), validating imaging workflows and experimental reproducibility.
• Independently led lab relocation from India to the U.S., involving logistical coordination, tech reinstallation, and stakeholder management.

Sep 2015 – Mar 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Worked at SMART center and Prof. Nils Walter's lab on a collaborative project related to molecule counting in endosomes of macrophage cells. The research work got published in Angew Chemie. See publication section to find the article link.

Aug 2012 – Sep 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India

• Worked at National Center for Biological Sciences (NCBS, TIFR, Bangalore) in Dr. Yamuna Krishnan's lab working on DNA nanotechnology and advanced bioimaging techniques (TIRF, Anisotropy, STED, FLIM, iSHiRLoC etc.). Our research involves understanding the structure and dynamics of unusual forms of nucleic acids and translating this knowledge to create nucleic acid-based nanodevices for applications in biology. Our lab moved to University of Chicago in Sep 2014.

May 2010 – Jul 2010 · 2 mos · Chennai Area, India

• Worked on methods for gel solidification for removal of fluoride ion for water purification under the guidance of Prof. T. Pradeep, DST-Unit on Nanoscience, Department of Chemistry and Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility, IIT-Madras, Chennai.

May 2008 – Aug 2008 · 3 mos

• Managed and led a team of three students to build a thermostat using cheap materials to control sample temperature from -10 degrees to 100 degrees Celsius.

Sep 2007 – May 2012 · 4 yrs 8 mos

• Worked on molecular devices, molecular ion sensors & logic gates at NISER, Bhubaneswar.
• Other projects:
• 1. Thermostat which can be coupled to a spectrophotometer
• 2. Fully automatic robot capable of finding path & detecting interruptions
• 3. Geared centrifuge – constructed by using a scooter engine from junkyard!

Aug 1997 – Aug 2007 · 10 yrs · Ranchi, Jharkhand, India · On-site

• My grand father was my employer. I made a deal with him that I can throw the trash for pocket money. I used to collect household trash and throw them in a bin about 200 m away from my home. My salary was Rs 10/month. I would also collect recyclable materials and sell them for cash. The windows and doors needed to be repainted every few years. I used to charge Rs. 2/window and Rs. 3/door. It taught me how to be respectful to people irrespective of their jobs and how to be good with money management.