I was born in New Delhi, India and have lived in 4 countries - India, Germany, Singapore and Canada. I completed my undergraduate studies (BComm) in Marketing at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia. Prior to my PhD, I had the opportunity to work for a market research firm in Vancouver. 

When I am not working, I love to play soccer and chess and go on long hikes and bike rides. I'm also an urban planning enthusiast, and believe that one of the best ways for cities to become sustainable is to engage in initiatives that reduce car dependency, and provide walkable, dense urban infrastructure.