Vijay is an environmental geochemist specializing in the alteration of basaltic rock to clay minerals under high-temperature conditions and in geochemical modeling. He is currently affiliated with the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Dresden where his research focuses on the impact of metabolites on mineral dissolution and radionuclide uptake. Vijay is dedicated to advancing the field of environmental geochemistry through innovative research aimed at enhancing environmental safety and sustainability.