Drishika is currently pursuing M.Sc in Physics at Heidelberg University in Germany, with a specialization in Astrophysics. She graduated with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal. She is interested in planet formation and detection and is currently working on better characterizing the physical properties and composition of planet-forming disks around young stars. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, art, and the occasional pub quiz.