Nikunj completed his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from BITS Pilani in the summer of 2023. Interested in renewable energy and sustainability since high school, Nikunj completed several courses in the field during his studies and gained work experience at ExxonMobil and Mercedes-Benz. He hopes that the graduate program at UC Davis will enable him to build a fruitful career in the expansion of renewable energy and the path towards zero net energy.