Akshay is an architect working at the intersection of design innovation, technology and urban futures. He is the Founder of TronX Venture Studio and Managing Partner at Architron Group. He has previously worked with organizations in the US, UK and India. His work and research has focused on reimagining the future of the built environment and cities (Xprize Foundation, Harvard University, MIT, TheVeryMany) and design innovation for sustainable habitat (Government of India, Indian Institute of Technology, HUDCO, Development Alternatives).His work has won international honors including awards from Indian Institute of Interior Designers, SEED Public Interest Design, Harvard Arts First, ArchiDesign Awards and has been presented internationally at forums such as UIA World Architecture Congress, London Design Festival, ACADIA, TEDx among others. Akshay is a visiting professor at SSAA, India and has taught at Harvard University, MIT, Shih Chein University & SPA, Delhi. He is an active design mentor and jury member at forums like Techstars, Microsoft Hack, AAVS amongst other places. Akshay is a TATA scholar, an Urban Innovation Fellow and is the Co Chair of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs India. He is an alumnus of Harvard University and Architectural Association School of Architecture.