I am a DST Inspire Faculty at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, India, where I work on developing stimuli-responsive and multifunctional liquid-repellent surfaces. My research integrates materials chemistry, surface science, and bioinspired engineering to create superomniphobic, superhydrophobic, and slippery coatings for applications in anti-icing, anti-fouling, droplet manipulation, and environmental protection. Previously, I was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at North Carolina State University with Prof. Arun Kumar Kota, focusing on multifunctional coatings and 3D printing of hydrophobic materials, and at The Ohio State University with Prof. Xiaoguang Wang, studying liquid crystal interfaces for droplet and bubble control. I earned my Ph.D. in Chemistry from IIT Guwahati under Prof. Uttam Manna, and M.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons.) from Aligarh Muslim University. I have authored over 25 papers in Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, Science Advances, and others, and hold several patents. My work has earned multiple awards including the IIT Guwahati Best Thesis Award and the International Bionic Innovation Prize. I also serve as a Guest Editor, Editorial Board Member, and reviewer for leading journals.