Master of Design Engineering

Harvard University, [2021-2024] Terminal Degree

Master of Design Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, (Co-registered) [2021-2024]

Master of Mass Communication (Film)

Jamia Millia Islamia University, [2008-2010] Terminal Degree

Bachelor in English (Hons)

Jamia Millia Islamia University, [2005-2008]

Teaching Fellow (Part-time)

• ES 96 is a semester-long course covers problem definition, research methods, modeling, solution co-design, engineering trade-offs, and communication skills.

Case writing specialist (Part-time)

• Collaborating with Harvard Business School faculty to write case studies on impact organizations worldwide for EdX

Media Studio Teaching Fellow (Part-time)

• Providing professional training in media equipment to Harvard Innovation Lab students.

Faculty for Thinking Visually

• Taught "Thinking Visually" course, aimed at enhancing visual storytelling, critical analysis, and creative expression among graduate-level students.
• Designed and implemented a dynamic curriculum that included lectures, film screenings, workshops, and guest talks, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
• Successfully engaged a consistent enrollment of over 100 students each semester, reflecting strong interest and commitment to the course.
• Supervised diverse student projects, including film analysis, visual story creation, and scriptwriting, to deepen understanding of narrative techniques.

Guest Faculty for Script Writing

• Taught a comprehensive scriptwriting course for 50 students, covering both fiction and non-fiction genres.
• Designed the course to build foundational skills in story structure, character development, and dialogue while incorporating genre-specific techniques.
• Conducted detailed script reviews in workshop settings, promoting a collaborative and iterative peer learning process.
• Guided students through practical writing assignments, culminating in the development of a complete script ready for professional review.

MDE Merit Scholarship

Harvard Graduate School of Design, 2023

Harvard University Presidents Fellowship

Harvard University, 2023

Visiting Artist Film Fellow at Harvard University

Laxmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, 2018

Hubert H. Humphrey Fulbright Fellowship Nominee India

2017

Aspen Emerging Women Leaders Program

2018

Art Entrepreneur in Residence at Ashoka University

2017

Young India Fellowship, Ashoka University

2012-2013

Member

Future Sketches Group, MIT Media Lab, 2021-2023

Finalist

Sundance New Frontier Lab, 2019

Project Grant

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 2018

Change Management Grant

MacArthur Foundation, 2018

Artistic Practice Grant ($30,000)

PSBT (Govt. of India), 2016

National Campaign Fund

NITI Aayog (Govt. of India), 2019

Selected Participant

European Social Documentary (ESoDoc), 2018

Best Innovation Pitch

European Documentary Network, 2018

Best Director

Madrid International Movie Awards, 2024

Best Experimental Film

Seattle Independent Film Festival, 2024

National Award Recipient

Government of India, 2011