Iit Bombay

Our group is based at the Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering, which is part of Iit Bombay in Powai. If you haven't been to the CESE building, it’s one of the places on campus where things feel a bit more focused on the natural world. Our address is right here in Mumbai, 400076. The office isn't anything special to look at—just a lot of lab equipment, some old filing cabinets, and desks that have seen better days. We spend a lot of time looking at data and working through environmental problems. The building is surrounded by trees, which makes it feel a bit isolated from the craziness of Mumbai traffic. Inside, there is usually the sound of some machine running or people discussing their latest findings in the hallway. We don't use a lot of fancy language or marketing speak because we are just here to do the work. The floors are a bit worn out and the lighting is that standard office yellow, but it’s a good place to think. We have our routines, like getting tea in the afternoon and catching up on what’s changed. It’s a humble setup, really. We aren't trying to be the biggest or the most flashy. We just want to do our part for the project and make sure the records are kept straight. It’s a quiet life of science and administration.