I am an Assistant Professor of Economics at Plaksha University. My research lies at the intersection of experimental and behavioral economics, environmental and natural resource economics, and applied microeconomics. I am especially interested in understanding how people make decisions in strategic, social, and policy-relevant settings — from cooperation, dishonesty, and social norms to environmental valuation, collective action, and institutional design.

Much of my work uses lab and field experiments, surveys, and applied econometric methods to study behavior in contexts where standard economic models often fall short. I am particularly drawn to questions that connect individual decision-making with broader social and policy challenges, including environmental sustainability, gender, public goods, and institutional design.

At Plaksha, I teach courses in economics, experimental and behavioral economics, and environmental economics. I enjoy building classrooms that are interactive, reflective, and closely connected to the real world — using experiments, simulations, and case-based discussions to help students see economics as a way of understanding human behavior.

Outside work, I find balance in movement and the outdoors. I enjoy hiking, being close to nature, and practicing yoga, which for me is less of a routine and more of a way of life. These interests also shape how I think about teaching and research — with curiosity, discipline, reflection, and a deep appreciation for the human side of decision-making.

I also helped launch the WEIRD Talks seminar series, which brings economists and social scientists into conversation around questions of behavior, institutions, and development.