about
I'm a scholar working at the intersections of media theory, science and technology studies, and literary criticism. I study histories and ideas, I make video games and other digital projects, and I teach at UC Davis. I also write fiction, make memes, and shoot film.
I have studied Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology, Indore and English at the University of Chicago. Right now, I am pursuing my PhD in English Language and Literature, with a designated emphasis in Science and Technology Studies, from the University of California, Davis. I originally hail from Punjab and currently reside in California but I am also frequently found in Belgium, Spain and Mexico, among other places. You can find a copy of my CV here.
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