Published Research

Nanoparticles are extremely small materials (less than 1000 nm) that exhibit unique physical and chemical properties due to quantum effects and their high surface area. These characteristics make them highly reactive and useful in applications such as energy storage, fuel cells, medicine, and environmental technologies. In particular, biogenic nanoparticles—produced using biological organisms—offer sustainable, non-toxic alternatives with promising real-world applications.

Nanotechnology, the science that manipulates matter at the nanoscale (1–100 nanometers), has improved the medical field by offering innovative solutions in diagnosis, drug delivery, treatments, and imaging. Its unique properties allow it to be more precise and effective. Nanoparticles play a distinct role in medical applications, specifically in imaging and drug delivery. They are able to minimize side effects while improving medical efficiency. They are used in various medical fields, ranging from cancer treatments to cardiovascular diseases. Overall, nanotechnology offers transformative potential in medicine. 

Human embryonic development is the process by which a fertilized egg transforms into a fully formed embryo. This complex journey includes a series of carefully organized stages: fertilization, cleavage, blastulation, gastrulation, and neurulation. These stages take place during the first eight weeks of pregnancy and lay the foundation for the body’s organs, tissues, and systems. However, during this critical time, the embryo is highly sensitive to environmental influences. One of the most harmful substances during this period is alcohol. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, or FASDs, are a group of lifelong conditions that result from alcohol exposure during pregnancy. This paper explores the stages of embryonic development and examines how alcohol affects this process, with a focus on public health concerns in the Rio Grande Valley.

Non-Revenue Water (NRW) refers to water that is produced but lost before it reaches customers, making it unbillable. According to estimates, NRW cost India $5 billion in 2019 and the global economy $39 billion. India also faces other water challenges like groundwater depletion, river pollution and growing demand. The root causes include ineffective planning, malfunctioning systems, and ineffective utility operations. Although national policies have attempted to integrate technology, they have not been successful. However, AI offers a powerful tool the government can use to help solve the problems related to these issues and reduce NRW. Moreover, India has a rare chance to capitalize on the momentum being created globally and apply AI to revolutionize its water and sanitation industries.

As the global population ages, technological innovations must address increasing social disconnection, especially among older adults. This paper introduces "Algorithmic Empathy," a framework integrating human-computer interaction (HCI), natural language processing (NLP), and ethical artificial intelligence (AI) to preserve human connection. Focusing on Japan as a case study, the paper explores real-world uses of empathetic AI, identifies shortcomings in current care robots, and proposes a deployable architecture with cultural and emotional adaptability. Our framework promotes emotional support in caregiving situations, combining multimodal emotion recognition, ethical safeguards, and culturally responsive design.