I chose my area of research as during my undergraduate days, it started to fascinate me how small pieces of conducting materials (antennas) have been able to connect the whole world wirelessly, and investigating the same, reading more about it made me want to explore the area more and more.

As a PhD student, a normal day for me starts with a good cup of coffee on my desk, going through the mail and reviewing the previous day's work. Further, I spend the day continuing the work planned for the day (either reading, simulating, experimenting or writing).

After lunch with a couple of my colleagues, I go through the latest happenings in my area of research, along with a quick look at the latest world news. The day is planned on the basis of any meetings and other assigned duties. The evening hours are spent on my volunteer work with STEM Action at Loughborough Students' Union and finally, the day at the office ends with writing down a prospective plan for the next day.

During my time at Loughborough so far, I have found a calendar is the best tool to handle day-to-day activities along with studying. It is not necessary that you define specific hours for your studies in between your day-to-day activities. For me, it is the other way around. Along with my studies, I plan my day-to-day activities to be done in a set time-frame. It is important to prioritise tasks and plan your work accordingly.

The tuition fee for my PhD is funded by the University, and I support my living expenses through my Student Ambassador role with the Global Engagement team and Research Associate roles within the department.