I work in agri-food innovation and sustainability—while building ideas and projects in AI and trading.
This website brings together my professional experience, selected projects, and publications, alongside new ideas and contributions I am developing across emerging domains.
I work on challenges across agri-food systems, sustainability, and development, with a focus on innovation, partnerships, and real-world implementation. In my current role at the Singapore Agri-Food Innovation Lab (SAIL) at Nanyang Technological University, I help drive co-innovation in the agri-food sector—seeding partnerships between corporates, startups, and researchers. This builds on 7+ years of earlier work in the development sector across the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN), and public-sector initiatives in India.
Projects
Across my career, I’ve had the opportunity to lead, shape, and contribute to initiatives that aim to create meaningful impact across agri-food systems, sustainability, and development. Here are a few selected projects that reflect the range of that work.
Cultiv@te
Agritech innovation initiative of the UNDP Global Centre Singapore 2020 – 2022
YES Centre Nagpur
UNDP India’s one-stop career development hub for underserved youth 2018 – 2019
Sahabhag
Social Responsibility Cell of the Government of Maharashtra 2015 – 2017
Village Social Transformation Mission
Rural transformation through public-private partnerships 2015 – 2017
Alongside project work, I’ve contributed to publications that explore practical and strategic questions in agri-food innovation, sustainability, and development. These pieces reflect my interest in translating ideas and experience into forms that can inform broader action.
Knowledge Product
Blockchain for Agri-Food Traceability
UNDP 2021
Knowledge Product
Precision Agriculture for Smallholder Farmers
UNDP 2021
White Paper
Collaborative Philanthropy in Asia
AVPN 2020
Knowledge Product
Gender and Water in Agriculture and Allied Sectors
Beyond projects and publications, I’ve also had opportunities to contribute to public conversations through talks, interviews, and media coverage. The items below highlight a few of those appearances and mentions.
Panel Moderator
SDG Innovate: AgriFood × Sustainable Development
SGInnovate 7 April 2022
Panel Speaker
Revolutionizing agriculture through emerging technologies
This is where I share the ideas and side projects I’m building over time. Some are grounded in long-standing interests like public policy and development, while others reflect newer areas I’m actively exploring, including trading and AI.
