Nadiya’s research focuses on advancing energy storage technologies and developing thermal management solutions to accelerate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. She pursued her doctoral studies from the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at IIT Bombay, specializing in the thermal management of fuel cell-based electric vehicles. During her PhD, she was recognized as a Prime Minister’s Research Fellow and previously awarded a DST-INSPIRE Fellowship. Prior to her PhD, Nadiya completed her MTech in Green Energy Technology from Pondicherry Central University, graduating as a University Gold Medalist. Beyond her research, Nadiya has led energy-related courses for graduate and postgraduate students, demonstrating her commitment to teaching and community outreach. She firmly believes that advancing sustainability is driven by both impactful research and effective education and engagement with the broader community.