Since school, I consider myself a quick and comprehensive learner, able to absorb the most complex ideas and apply them with ease. This reflected in my academics as I ended up securing the first position citywide in 10th and 12th higher secondary board exams. My academic excellence won me various accolades and awards including a monetary award of Rs. 50k having secured 2nd rank nationwide in the National Science Olympiad, 2012.
To pursue my fascination with aerospace, I opted for undergraduate study in Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, funded by Department of Space, India. The undergraduate program provided me with a comprehensive knowledge of basic courses in the field of aerospace including aerodynamics, flight mechanics, fluid and solid mechanics, aircraft structures, propulsion, finite element modelling to name a few. During the second year, I, along with few other college peers, under the supervision of faculty members started Aeroclub, where we organised sessions on aeromodelling water rockets, ornithopters, gliders etc. We also held presentations on developments in aerospace and related events like aircrash investigations.
I tutor kids in mathematics in my neighbourhood on alternate evenings simplifying concepts by crafting real life examples and situations for them to interact with each concept. I focus on breaking down the concept to the very basics to make the kids understand easily the nuances it possesses. This mindset is what fuels my interest in research-oriented academics.
