Research
I work in gravitational physics, investigating the quantum nature of black holes, horizonless compact objects, and the information paradox, with an emphasis on connecting high-energy theory to astrophysical observations. I am especially interested in identifying observable signatures of quantum gravitational effects in the cosmos, particularly around black holes.
A central theme of my current focus includes developing effective field theory frameworks for gravitational dynamics, analyzing higher-derivative corrections in Kerr black holes, studying Schwarzschild black hole microstates, and exploring horizonless models such as Extremely Compact Objects (ECOs) to understand their thermodynamic and observational properties. .
Background
I completed my PhD at The Ohio State University, where my research focused on the thermodynamics of black holes and horizonless Extremely Compact Objects (ECOs), demonstrating the universality of black hole thermodynamics, analyzing black hole microstates via two-dimensional CFT and conformal perturbation theory, and studying the implications of horizonless microstructure for the information paradox.
I am originally from Jaipur, India, and received my integrated B.S.–M.S. degree in Physics from IISER Bhopal.
Outreach
I also work on communicating ideas in fundamental physics. I run the YouTube channel Time Before Space, where I discuss conceptual questions in gravity and quantum theory and interview physicists about foundational problems in modern physics.
