About

Howdy! My name is Sanjana (pronounced: Saan-juh-na) and I am a Ph.D. student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, advised by Prof. Thomas J. Overbye. My research focuses on power system modeling, simulation, and analysis. I work with large-scale grid models, including networks with more than 80,000 buses, and use tools such as PowerWorld, PSS/E, MATLAB, ETAP, and PSCAD to study resilience, renewable integration, and the graph-theoretic properties of power grids.

I grew up in Mumbai, India, and was born in Goa. I earned my bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and spent 2.5 years at Siemens before beginning my doctoral studies. That industry experience continues to guide how I approach academic research with a practical perspective.

Outside of research, I enjoy cooking Indian food, reading philosophical literature, painting, and spending time outdoors. I am also passionate about creating a sense of community and bringing people together in both academic and personal settings.