Writing & Insights

"Prithvish contributed to developing an automated substrate-handling workflow that integrates into our self-driving materials discovery platform, demonstrating solid technical capability in both hardware and workflow integration. He collaborated well across the lab, communicated clearly, adapted quickly to new concepts, and delivered his work reliably and professionally."

Professor Kedar Hippalgaonkar

Professor (Materials Science & Engineering) @ NTU

Principal Scientist @ IMRE, A*STAR

Supervisors

"The robotic morphing dress is a well-implemented engineering design project that balances the concept and details."

Professor Lining Yao

Professor (Mechanical Engineering) @ UC Berkeley

Director, Morphing Matter Lab

Supervisors

"I had the opportunity to teach Prithvish across two courses, and he consistently stood out for the way he thinks. He asks thoughtful questions, pressure-tests ideas, and engages deeply with both the technical and product implications of a problem. He brings real energy to the room and follows through - seeking feedback, incorporating it, and pushing his ideas forward. He’s exactly the kind of builder who combines curiosity, rigor, and momentum, and I’m excited to see where he takes Manasa AI."

Professor Janel Wellborn

Lecturer (Fung Institute) @ UC Berkeley

Founder, Peerless Partners

Supervisors

"I worked with Prithvish on multiple group projects at King’s College London and he was one of those people who became essential to the team. When projects started off vague, he was the one who stepped back and made sense of what we were actually trying to solve. He asked thoughtful and actually sometimes uncomfortable questions that cut through that confusion we had at the start and helped the rest of us focus on what mattered. He has a rare ability to stay calm and clear-headed when deadlines are tight and opinions differ too. So instead of rushing or getting flustered, he breaks problems down, suggests practical next steps, and makes sure everyone knows what they are responsible for. That made a huge difference in our projects - not just to the quality of the work but to how smoothly the team functioned too. What really sets Prithvish apart is how dependable and easy he is to work with. He always followed through, communicated clearly, and genuinely cared about the people around him doing well. He raised the standard of the group without ever making it competitive or uncomfortable. He’s the kind of person you want in roles that involve problem-solving, collaboration and pressure since he is someone who can think clearly in uncertainty and make teams stronger just by being part of them. I would happily work with him again in any setting."

Shuchishmita Maitra

University of Oxford

Cardiovascular PhD Candidate

Colleagues

"Prithvish showed outstanding initiative by leading a magnetic wash project for iron oxide nanoparticles from concept to execution, combining strong experimental judgment with hands-on problem solving. He also brought valuable technical expertise in 3D printing and clearly communicated results to the team, making the work both efficient and impactful."

Arvind Swamynathan

UC Berkeley

EECS PhD Candidate

Colleagues

"Prithvish has been a great teammate to work with. He did research under my professor last summer, where I got to see his summer research grow and hear thorough presentations. It was great to see him in a course at Berkeley, where we were able to be in the same group. He brings a new perspective, asks questions that are needed and uses his mathematical foundation to test and design."

Xochitl Ortega

UC Berkeley

MS Mechanical Engineering

Colleagues

"Prithvish is an engineer who isn't afraid to try unconventional solutions. He’s a solid troubleshooter and a reliable teammate who knows how to keep a project moving forward even when the hardware or code gets complicated."

Kamron Soltani

UC Berkeley

MS Mechanical Engineering

Colleagues

"Working with Prithvish on our capstone project was a great experience. He consistently took initiative, approached complex problems thoughtfully, and communicated technical ideas clearly to the team."

Shuqing Zhao

UC Berkeley

MEng Bioengineering

Colleagues