Ameya graduated with honors (cum laude) from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, receiving the AIA Student Design Award for his final thesis project titled "Informal Additions: In Mumbai's Chawls." Through this project, he delved into the exploration and experimentation of alternative building materials in social housing, particularly mass timber, while also examining the social and political dimensions of material practices. He was also nominated for the Edward Allen Award for Excellence in Building Technology as a research assistant under Professor Carmen Trudell.

Ameya and his research team developed a Building Circularity Impact Graphic that serves as a visual representation of material supply chains for circular economy models in architecture. His team analyzed twenty-five case studies, exploring various materials such as hempcrete, cork, mass timber, and rammed earth. Their efforts have resulted in the creation of a book designed to serve as a resource for Cal Poly students interested in researching healthy building materials and the principles of the circular economy.

Having graduated from college, Ameya has expressed that he is keen to translate his research and interests into practice. He looks forward to working on a range of projects and collaborating with teams. As he pursues his architecture licensure, he is seeking mentorship to guide him in his professional journey.