Originally from India, Tanuj completed his Master of International Relations from ANU. He started working at DPA in 2018, prior to which he worked as an Outreach and Communications Assistant at the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs. Tanuj has a background in communications, public relations and has worked extensively in the tertiary education sector in both India and Australia.

Tanuj has assisted with the organisation, administration and communications for the Pacific Research Colloquium, State of the Pacific and other events at DPA. He also specialises in shooting and editing videos promoting research communications and people profiles.