Nikhil Jain

Nikhil Jain

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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    ForeignAdmits

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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    Lisbon, Portugal

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    Shanghai, China

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    Shanghai, China

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    Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

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    Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

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    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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    Colorado, United States

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    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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    Colorado, United States

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    Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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    Mumbai Metropolitan Region

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    Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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    Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India

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    Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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    New Delhi, Delhi, India

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    Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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    Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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    Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India

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    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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    Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Education

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    Monash University

    10/10

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    Activities and Societies: Career Connect, Generator Club

    Selected for Fully Funded PhD to pursue research in Hydraulic Fracturing and Shale Gas as the research area in Oil & Gas Domain.
    Pursued research in 14 Mining Areas in India collecting to sampling over 2tonnes of Shale Rock.
    Performed tests like Adsorption, XRD, 4DXRM and analysed the porosity and permeability of the samples through Electron Microscopy and 4Dimensional Imaging.

    Reworked on problem areas and changed the topic of research to re-fracturing treatment for stimulation of…

    Selected for Fully Funded PhD to pursue research in Hydraulic Fracturing and Shale Gas as the research area in Oil & Gas Domain.
    Pursued research in 14 Mining Areas in India collecting to sampling over 2tonnes of Shale Rock.
    Performed tests like Adsorption, XRD, 4DXRM and analysed the porosity and permeability of the samples through Electron Microscopy and 4Dimensional Imaging.

    Reworked on problem areas and changed the topic of research to re-fracturing treatment for stimulation of Frac Wells in Hydraulic Fracturing process. (After I found a better prospect in the later project due to data of the former one)

    Organized Research Festival at the campus.

    Meanwhile helped 1000s od students to get guidance for their Study Abroad Dreams. Realised a big gap in the Market.

    Dropped out of PhD in final year to pursue my passion in solving the problem in Ed-Tech space.

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Volunteer Experience

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    Volunteer

    Pan IIT Alumni India

    - Present 5 years 2 months

    Education

    Helping with smoother conduction and publicity of the event :)

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    Moderator

    Society of Petroleum Engineers

    - 1 month

    Education

    Volunteered as a Moderator during 2017 SPE South Asia Regional Student Paper Contest in Mumbai 2017

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    College Representative

    Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

    - 1 month

    Education

    Worked as a College Representative to promote the civil engineering festival, AAKAAR 2015, IIT BOMBAY at IIT BHU.

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    Volunteer

    Global Entrepreneurship Summer School

    - 1 month

    Environment

    The Global Entrepreneurship Summer School encourages entrepreneurial thinking to provide innovative solutions to global societal problems. Every year university students from all over the world come together for 7 days. They work in international and interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative projects that foster societal change. On its 11th anniversary, the challenge focused on Consumption.
    32 participants, who were chosen out of over 750 applications, created impact-driven and scalable…

    The Global Entrepreneurship Summer School encourages entrepreneurial thinking to provide innovative solutions to global societal problems. Every year university students from all over the world come together for 7 days. They work in international and interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative projects that foster societal change. On its 11th anniversary, the challenge focused on Consumption.
    32 participants, who were chosen out of over 750 applications, created impact-driven and scalable business models to tackle global problems related to consumption in China. The participants learned how to develop their own business ideas by receiving input from different international experts.

    Nikhil Jain volunteered at GESS Shanghai supporting the social media publicizing. We would like to thank him for investing time and effort to contribute to the success of GESS. He was of great help to GESS Shanghai 2018. We are wishing him the very best of luck in his future.

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    Volunteer

    Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

    - 1 month

    Environment

    Volunteered towards successful organization and facilitation of the International Conference - Carbon Capture, Storage and Reuse in India at IIT Bombay

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    Mentor

    Atal Innovation Mission Official

    - Present 9 years 3 months

    Education

    roud to be selected as a Mentor at Atal Innovation Mission by NITI Aayog (months back)
    Great moment for me when the Government of India recognized my passion to help younger students in learning Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
    Proud to be selected as a ‘Mentor of Change’ for the Government of India’s flagship program of Atal Tinkering Lab, established by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog.
    But I finally felt to share it with my friends & community, once I believe to have…

    roud to be selected as a Mentor at Atal Innovation Mission by NITI Aayog (months back)
    Great moment for me when the Government of India recognized my passion to help younger students in learning Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
    Proud to be selected as a ‘Mentor of Change’ for the Government of India’s flagship program of Atal Tinkering Lab, established by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog.
    But I finally felt to share it with my friends & community, once I believe to have contributed and started doing justice with the responsibility assigned to me.
    Mentoring isn't an easy thing & not a title but a position earned with hard work and selflessness with a focus of togetherness in growth.
    I learnt it while running WhatsApp groups for jobs & internships and now PushTalent on Facebook (a fastest growing community for learning & job/internships)
    Now I am doing online mentoring to a school in Nagpur.

  • Panelist

    KSHRujan

    - 1 month

    Education

    Invited as a Panelist to 2023 Leap Conclave for guiding school students from marginalized communities and financially weaker background about technology as a career and how they can build a sustainable and thriving career out of it.

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    Volunteer

    ASQ - World Headquarters

    - 4 years 4 months

    Education

    Volunteered towards a key project Facilitation under leadership of Dr Manu K Vora

Publications

  • Carbon Capture, Transport and Geologic Storage: A Brief Introduction

    Springer International Publishing

    Carbon Capture, Transport and Geologic Storage: A Brief Introduction

    Authors
    Nikhil Jain, Akash Srivastava, TN Singh

    Publication date - 2016
    Book - Geologic Carbon Sequestration
    Volume - 1
    Pages - 3-18

    Description - Carbon capture and storage can simply be defined as capturing of waste CO2 from industrial sources at various stages (ex. pre-, post- combustion etc.), transporting it to a storage site (through pipelines etc.) and then depositing it underground so…

    Carbon Capture, Transport and Geologic Storage: A Brief Introduction

    Authors
    Nikhil Jain, Akash Srivastava, TN Singh

    Publication date - 2016
    Book - Geologic Carbon Sequestration
    Volume - 1
    Pages - 3-18

    Description - Carbon capture and storage can simply be defined as capturing of waste CO2 from industrial sources at various stages (ex. pre-, post- combustion etc.), transporting it to a storage site (through pipelines etc.) and then depositing it underground so that the CO2 will not re-enter the atmosphere for a geologically significant long time. Because of the low prices of fossil fuels and lesser statutory restrictions in developing countries (which are primarily dependent on this form of energy), aided by slow development and high cost of alternative energy projects, the CO2 emission into the atmosphere has been ever increasing. The long lasting effects of such high levels of CO2 in atmosphere can portray an image of an impending catastrophe but a better approach would be to avoid those and look into the solutions to minimize the CO2 levels in atmosphere.
    This introductory chapter offers an insight into the technologies.

    Total citations - Cited by 4

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  • Three dimensional modelling of propagation of hydraulic fractures in shale at different injection pressures

    Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering (CIEnvE), Taiwan

    Three dimensional modelling of propagation of hydraulic fractures in shale at different injection pressures

    URL- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nikhil_Jain/publication/279925299_Three_dimensional_modelling_of_propagation_of_hydraulic_fractures_in_shale_at_different_injection_pressures/links/55a0b7b408aed84bedf463dd.pdf

    Authors- Vikram Vishal, Nikhil Jain, Trilok Nath Singh
    Journal - Sustainable Environment Research‬
    Volume - 25
    Issue - 4
    Pages -…

    Three dimensional modelling of propagation of hydraulic fractures in shale at different injection pressures

    URL- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nikhil_Jain/publication/279925299_Three_dimensional_modelling_of_propagation_of_hydraulic_fractures_in_shale_at_different_injection_pressures/links/55a0b7b408aed84bedf463dd.pdf

    Authors- Vikram Vishal, Nikhil Jain, Trilok Nath Singh
    Journal - Sustainable Environment Research‬
    Volume - 25
    Issue - 4
    Pages - 217-225
    Publisher

    Description-
    Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Uttarakhand 247667, India.
    Department of Mining Engineering Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi 221005, India.
    Department of Earth Sciences Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Mumbai 400076, India

    Total citations - Cited by 21

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  • Guar Gum in Hydraulic Fracturing in Indian Shale Mines

    Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi

    Guar Gum in Hydraulic Fracturing in Indian Shale Mines

    Authors- Nikhil Jain, Khushboo Garg, NC Karmakar, SK Palei

    Publication date- 2013/2/23

    Conference - Present technology and Safety Scenario in Mining and Allied Industries (PTSM - 2013)

    Volume- 1
    Issue- 1
    Pages- 301-314

    Description - Guar, a small bean grown in Indian subcontinent has become a prized international commodity, since the rise of Hydraulic Fracturing on international level. Guar gum plays…

    Guar Gum in Hydraulic Fracturing in Indian Shale Mines

    Authors- Nikhil Jain, Khushboo Garg, NC Karmakar, SK Palei

    Publication date- 2013/2/23

    Conference - Present technology and Safety Scenario in Mining and Allied Industries (PTSM - 2013)

    Volume- 1
    Issue- 1
    Pages- 301-314

    Description - Guar, a small bean grown in Indian subcontinent has become a prized international commodity, since the rise of Hydraulic Fracturing on international level. Guar gum plays a crucial role in the fracturing process. Its dispersibility in water and mineral oil assist in pushing fracturing fluid through solid rock to reach petrochemical deposits of earth’s crust. Though India accounts for 80% production of the world’s total guar cultivation, but still it couldn’t take the advantage, as only 10% of the production is used in India and rest 90% gets exported to oil and gas industries in outside countries. The reason is the extensive use of Guar gum and its derivatives as fracturing fluids in other countries. Hydraulic fracturing allows the producers to safely recover oil and gas resources from deep reserves. The intent of this paper is to introduce this efficient Hydraulic fracturing technology in the extraction of shale gas and few oils too, considering the vast shale deposit as well as guar in India, opening the vast unassessed energy reserve.

    Total citations - Cited by 2

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Courses

  • ADPList Product Management AI Course

    12558097

  • Buisness Model Innovation

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  • Geomechanics

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  • How to launch your Startup?

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  • Short Course on Surface Area and Porous Material Characterization

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  • Social Entrepreneurship

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  • Social Impact Innovation

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  • Underground Mining

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Projects

  • PHABIO

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    Made the concept prototype of bioplastic from waste.
    Won 1st Prize in The Big Idea Summit from nation's top 64 selected ideas.
    Top 10 College Startups by IIT Bombay in MAP & PIP.
    Won 1st Prize in UK Cleantech Challenge.
    Got selected in the Dutch Govt Initiative.
    Top 15 Startup Award from Blue Bio Value, Lisbon, Portugal.

    Other creators

  • ViaSpeak.com

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    Made the online AI Powered marketplace for event organisers and speakers matchmaking.

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  • Smart & Gamified Waste Segregation System – A Design Thinking Project

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    Objective:
    To design a smart, interactive, and incentivized waste segregation system that encourages users to dispose of waste correctly at the source through design-led behavior change.

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    🔍 Problem Tackled
    Urban waste segregation remains poor due to non-interactive bins, lack of awareness, and unengaging disposal environments. Our solution reimagines waste disposal by making it smart, gamified, and community-driven.

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    💡 Our Solution
    We…

    Objective:
    To design a smart, interactive, and incentivized waste segregation system that encourages users to dispose of waste correctly at the source through design-led behavior change.

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    🔍 Problem Tackled
    Urban waste segregation remains poor due to non-interactive bins, lack of awareness, and unengaging disposal environments. Our solution reimagines waste disposal by making it smart, gamified, and community-driven.

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    💡 Our Solution
    We conceptualized a triplet bin system with distinct features to simplify and improve waste segregation:

    - Visual Differentiators: Each bin is uniquely colored and named for clear identification (e.g., plastic, wet, metal waste).
    - Smart Sensors: Integrated with proximity sensors, moisture detectors, plastic and metal identification, and fill-level indicators.
    - User Guidance: Sensors help indicate the correct bin for each type of waste in real-time.
    - Gamification:
    - Correctness Meter for individual user feedback
    - Community Leaderboard to encourage collective participation
    - Incentives like coupons or points for accurate waste disposal

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    🛠️ Prototyping Approach
    We planned to create a rough prototype using Red Bull cans, paper bags, paints, sticks, and markers.
    - The bin’s outer covering was designed using paper wrappers from lunch food packets, promoting reuse and sustainability.
    - Each bin included a sample item on the brim to visually demonstrate what should go inside.

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    🌍 Deployment Vision
    Smart bins to be strategically installed in high-footfall locations such as:
    - Petrol pumps
    - College cafeterias
    - Airports
    - Public parks

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    This project showcased how design thinking, sustainability, and smart tech can come together to address urban challenges and promote environmentally responsible behavior.

Honors & Awards

  • Winner [Top 5]

    Stanford Seed Spark

    Selected as Winner in Pitch Competition in the cohort of 100 Startups from India and Asia in Stanford Seed Spark 09 Cohort

  • Judge

    BloomBox Entrepreneurship Cell, KJSCE

    Appreciation for being a Judge in Think Tank at the E-Summit of KJSCE.

  • 30 under 30

    Brainfeed Magazine

  • Top 50 Social Impact Venture

    BSE Institute Limited

    ForeignAdmits was awarded as Top 50 Social Impact Venture by BSE Institute Limited in 2019

  • Certificate of Appreciation

    Desai Sethi Centre for Entrepreneurship, IIT Bombay

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION awarded to PHABIO for Participating in the Mentoring-by-Alumni Program (MAP) offered by IDEAS, Desai Sethi Centre for Entrepreneurship conducted at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai
    on this 23rd day of January, 2019.

    Received INR 50,000 AND INR 2,00,00 as grants for MVP development and Market testing of the Idea.
    Selected as the top 12 startups from 200+ Startups in IIT Bombay

  • Finalist

    Entrepreneurs' Organization GSEA

    Selected as Top Student Entrepreneurs in the Maharashtra Region for the Entrepreneurs'Organization Global Student Entrepreneur Awards.

  • Certificate of Appreciation

    The Royal Norwegian Embassy & Confederation of Young Leaders (CYL)

    Selected among top 50 candidate for representation into the Official Youth Delegate India - Norway Youth Dialogue 2018

  • Expert Panelist

    Shell

    Invites as an Expert Panelist representing Student Startup Ecosystem at Shell - 'Make The Future' Panel Discussion in Chennai

  • Institute Organizational Commendation

    Institute Gymkhana Awards, IIT Bombay

    Awards the Institute Organizational Commendation for the Exemplary Performance during the year 2017-18

  • Certificate of Appreciation

    The Big Idea Summit & Expo 2018

    Won 1st Prize for the Project - "PHABIO" in The Big Idea Summit & Expo in 2018.
    Selected amongst top 64 Ideas shortlisted from 1600 + Innovation submitted from all across the nation

  • Certificate of Excellence

    Global Entrepreneurship Summer School

    In recognition of the excellent project work at the Global Entrepreneurship Summer School

    The Global Entrepreneurship Summer School encourages entrepreneurial thinking to provide innovative solutions to global societal problems. Every year university students from all over the world come together for 7 days. They work in international and interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative projects that foster societal change.

    On its 11th anniversary, the challenge focused on…

    In recognition of the excellent project work at the Global Entrepreneurship Summer School

    The Global Entrepreneurship Summer School encourages entrepreneurial thinking to provide innovative solutions to global societal problems. Every year university students from all over the world come together for 7 days. They work in international and interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative projects that foster societal change.

    On its 11th anniversary, the challenge focused on Consumption. 32 participants, who were chosen out of over 750 applications, created impact-driven and scalable business models to tackle global problems related to consumption in China. The participants learned how to develop their own business ideas by receiving input from different international experts.

  • 2nd Position - Business Case Competition

    Deloitte

    Won 2nd Place in the Business Case Competition by Deloitte in HPAIR Sydney 2017

  • Oskar Award (Topper)

    IIT B Monash Research Academy

    Got 1st Prize & awarded as Gold Medalist for scoring a perfect 10/10 CGPA in PhD Courses

  • Certificate of Appreciation

    ASQ South Asia

    The certificate is presented in acknowledgement of contributions made to "Gift of Knowledge Transfer Leveraging Technology".
    Project led by Dr. Manu Voda, Fellow of ASW.
    The project was recognised with a Silver Award at the QCI - D.L. Shah Quality Awards Function on August 20 2016.

  • Best Overall Performer Award

    IIT BHU Alumni Association

    Awarded as an overall best performer award from AIBA.

  • IIT BHU Publication Award

    IIT BHU GLOBAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

    Having a record number of Quality Research publications in Undergraduate Category at IIT BHU Varanasi in 2013-2014

  • IIT BHU Publication Award

    IIT BHU GLOBAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

    Won publication award (2nd Prize) for Having a record number of Quality publication in Undergraduate Category at IIT BHU Varanasi in 2012-2013.

  • Naresh Christopher Jain Scholarship

    IIT BHU Global Alumni Association

    Awarded with Highly prestigious Scholarship as top 3 students whose Entire Academic Expenses were funded under this NC JAIN Alumni Scholarship for demonstrating an overall leadership and excellent academic track record.
    My full 5 years of academic expenses were funded.

Test Scores

  • IIT JEE

    Score: 249/450

    Scored 6391 AIR (General Category Rank) in IIT JEE and took admission into Integrated Dual Degree in Mining Engineering at IIT BHU Varanasi.

Languages

  • Hindi

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • English

    Full professional proficiency

  • Marwari

    Professional working proficiency

  • Bengali

    Limited working proficiency

  • Gujarati

    Elementary proficiency

  • Marathi

    Elementary proficiency

Organizations

  • European Association for International Education

    Member

    - Present

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