A research, development and innovation engineer who is working in the R&D division of NLMK Europe. A doctorate in Materials science and Engineering , during which he worked in the Max Planck Institute, Duesseldorf, Germany. Did his B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering in IIT Madras. Has experience working in multi-cultural and international backgrounds. As a technology enthusiast, believes that finding a nexus between the current industrial setup and the artificial intelligence is the way to move forward.