I recently completed a PhD in Materials Science & Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Working under the guidance of Prof. Arumugam Manthiram, my research explores the complex role of hybrid (organic-inorganic) interfaces on the efficiency and stability of photovoltaic devices and lithium ion batteries. If I need to define a passion or a skill I have…...it is growing thin films of materials…. metals, semiconductors, plastics…if the material exists I can grow a film of it! My research on solar cells and batteries builds on this ability to grow films. I am currently searching for a postdoctoral position. While academic pursuits dominate my life, I find time to write or dream about science fiction whenever I can. I strongly believe what is science fiction today, will soon become our reality!