Prithvi is currently a Mitsubishi Chemical PhD candidate in Chemical Engineering at University of California – Santa Barbara, working in the field of advanced process control, developing structural insights for hybrid models that could be reliably optimised even for dynamic control systems. His efforts have been recognized by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation as high risk-high reward. He has completed his BTech in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai. Upon completion of his PhD, Prithvi intends to return to India and pursue an academic career driven by his passion for research. Outside of academics, Prithvi is an active art enthusiast, nurturing his passion in this creative field.