Sanjeev is currently studying Carbon Management at Columbia University, focused on engineered carbon solutions and advancing scalable carbon capture and storage infrastructure. Specifically, his work at the Kelly Lab centers on carbon mineralization modeling research. As part of his undergraduate study abroad research, Sanjeev worked with the Agricultural University of Iceland to investigate the feasibility of using geothermal energy to heat outdoor gardens for growing seasonal vegetables such as zucchini, tomatoes, and strawberries. In New York, he has collaborated in the development of an urban live-in laboratory and built a model studio apartment that utilized closed-loop systems for food, waste, water, and energy. On a separate trip, Sanjeev also participated in the construction of a zero-waste, straw-insulated home with his host family in the Loire Valley, France. Previously, he has lived and taught students in Singapore, Vietnam, and India. Sanjeev is fluent in Hindi and Malayalam and conversational in Spanish. He is an avid biker and loves cooking with local and seasonal produce. He has previously led a high school program in Iceland with the Columbia Climate School, as well as Putney’s science Career program in Switzerland.