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Nina Vaidya undertook undergraduate study in Engineering at the University of Cambridge, England, UK, and earned her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, CA, USA. She specializes in advanced optical material design and fabrication techniques, focusing on innovative graded index immersion optics and 3D printing to create high-quality nanometer-smooth optical devices. Her research has been published in notable journals such as Nature and has received media attention, including features in BBC interviews regarding her work on space-based solar power technology at Caltech. Vaidya has worked with international engineering companies and original equipment manufacturers across Europe and Asia as a strategy consultant. She is actively involved in diversity and inclusion initiatives within academia, as well as outreach activities through IEEE. Additionally, Vaidya has held positions such as Women in Engineering officer and fundraising coordinator for Engineers Without Borders. Her research group, Vaidya Research Group, advances the field of optical materials, contributing significantly to space-based systems and innovative fabrication techniques.