I am a faculty member at the School of Computer Sciences (SCoS), in NISER, Bhubaneswar.

My research interests lie roughly around the theory of computation. More specifically, I enjoy thinking about problems about computation that have a mathematical/theoretical flavour, and I try to learn the mathematical tools that might be useful in tackling them.

Announcement. I will not be able to take any interns this summer. That said, if you want to learn about some fascinating concepts in algorithm design, and some cool tricks that apply probability, and algebra — Yes, algebra. I know, right? — in computing, then do check out SOPC 2026.

Prior to joining NISER in my current role, I spent a year at SCoS as a visiting faculty. During my postdoc years, I was hosted by Ben Lee Volk at Reichman University, and by Or Meir at the University of Haifa.

Some of the areas that I am currently looking at are as follows.

  • Algebraic circuit complexity (know more)
  • Query to Communication Lifting (wiki)
  • Algebraic pseudorandomness and natural proofs

I obtained my PhD from the School of Technology and Computer Science (STCS) at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai. For my PhD thesis, I was extremely fortunate to be advised by Ramprasad Saptharishi.

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