Arunima’s experience with residential and commercial projects spans more than two years, and she has a research background in ecological restoration, climate resilience, and watershed-based planning. She holds a master’s degree in urban planning from the National Institute of Technology in Calicut and a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the National Institute of Technology in Nagpur She has published her works in international journals and was the winner of a national-level student thesis competition conducted by the NIUA and NMCG on “Re-imagining Urban Rivers”. She enjoys using her free time to practise her sewing skills and indulge in her love of gardening.