Change Maker Profile Research Call | Reap Benefit

I was invited to a research call with Agrima Pradhan (Researcher) to discuss the Changemaker Profile and its design.

Changemaker Adda | Presenter | Reap Benefit

I was given the opportunity to be a part of the Changemaker Adda, where I shared my problem-solving journey and recharged my energy by listening to other Solve Ninjas' journeys.

Tree Project | Summer Internship with DAAD Scholarship | TU Berlin

This summer, I'm thrilled to be a DAAD-supported research intern at TU Berlin, working on my "Tree Project." This project dives deep into the human connection with trees, exploring both the challenges and benefits they bring. To begin, I delved into understanding public perception. Through a LinkedIn post [https://shorturl.at/IRDRV], I gathered valuable insights on why people value trees and the importance of planting them. Next, I shifted gears to harness the power of data. Using QGIS and Berlin's comprehensive Tree Data, I built a system (https://shorturl.at/S9WC6) that estimates oxygen production by trees in any given location, leveraging allometric equations.

Facilitator | Solve Data Bootcamp | Reap Benefit

I recently facilitated a program called "SolveData Bootcamp" that explored the potential of open data for making a local difference. We brought together a diverse group – students, professionals, and data enthusiasts – to analyze real-time civic and climate data. Using case studies like street safety in Bengaluru and water quality in Assam, participants learned the power of crowdsourced data to understand their communities. Charuta Joshi from ProblemSolvers Lab joined us to inspire everyone to leverage hyperlocal data and civic actions for maximum impact.

Book-style Meeting | Carbon Dioxide Removal Program | AirMiners

A group of 7 people from all over the world enter into a book-style meeting on discussing about Carbon Dioxide Removal based on the AirMiners Bootup content.

Participated in the MacArthur Foundation x RB Meeting

I had the opportunity to meet and answer the questions from Chris Cardona, Chantell Johnson, and Yamini Mishra from the MacArthur Foundation on my journey as a problem solver and active citizenship.

Sustainable Daily Practices

I have been trying to inculcate more environment friendly practices. Some that I have been following: 1) Almost no usage of papers for academia purposes (use of digital) 2) Commuting around the campus in cycle 3) Usage of steel water bottles 4) Usage of bus / metro wherever there's last mile connectivity

Youth Advisor | World Bank | Climate Action and Mitigation

I am one of the 140 Youth Board Members of the World Bank, and I am currently engaged with the World Thematic Group focusing on Climate Action. Our primary task involves offering feedback on government policies and assessing their stance on sustainability.

Finalist in Ideation Hackathon | CPCB | Govt. of Mizoram

A holistic approach to managing solid waste by focusing on different specific waste streams like biomedical, electronic, and solid waste. Each waste category presents unique challenges and opportunities for sustainable and environmentally friendly disposal. This project investigates strategies for proper waste segregation at house-hold level itself. Recycling, refurbishment, and responsible disposal is the need of the hour to minimize the ecological footprint and recover valuable resources embedded within varied waste products and delves into the best practices for segregation, collection, treatment, and removal of biomedical waste and also examines innovative methods of treating waste.

Projects on Environmental and Energy Engineering

Completed courses on Basics of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Energy Storage Materials, Environmental Engineering, Energy Audit and Management, and Solar Technology from NIT Trichy. I have worked over many projects like Energy Audit for my Hostel and Mess, Report on economic and technical feasibilities of various Solar Water Heater technologies for the Hostels, Report on global Food Security especially in India, Mapping the Water line and source for the college and nearby area (Thiruverumbur) and suggesting solutions to mitigate water wastage, designing of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), etc.

Participated in En-Roads Climate Scenario Workshop | Reap Benefit

I participated in En-Roads Climate Scenario Workshop which was led by Johann Fernandes and facilitated by Ritika. En-Roads Climate Scenario is a tool which could be used to see how parameters like carbon tax, afforestation, population, etc. affects the global scenario like sea level rise, temperature change, global energy source, etc. forecasted till 2100. It gives which parameter has more impact and how it could be personalized based on each one's perspective to attain the 1.5 degree Celsius by 2100. I created my own scenario and I was surprised by how most of the change makers go behind one successful change/parameter, like Tesla and Elon, which leads to everyone talking about EVs today; but, I got to know the relation between impact and how many people are working over it. Here's the link for the simulation - https://en-roads.climateinteractive.org/scenario.html?v=23.12.0

Participated in Solve Ninja Circle | Reap Benefit

I shared my Problem Solving Journey with Jarnail Singh and Yamini from MacArthur Foundation, which is a US based Fundraising Organization specifically focusing on Climate Change and Mitigations. While discussing on the journey, I responded to several questions, like what's the motivation behind what I'm doing, what's the insights and how people responded before and after the solution, etc. I also got to hear the problem solving journey of other ninjas from that group, which anchored my belief and gave me spark to go more in my journey.

Research Interview on Sustainable Lifestyle with Kenza Nassiri

Engaged in a research interview I discovered through a LinkedIn post! Discussed my successful adoption of eco-friendly habits to contribute to a study on sustainable behavior change. Excited to see how my insights might shape future technologies for a more sustainable lifestyle.

Climate Action and D&I - Project Coordination Intern at Surge Impact

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Hosur

I conducted comprehensive research on more than 150 esteemed figures and experts in the field of climate change and diversity & inclusion to identify mentors and panelists for climate action startup incubation and diversity & inclusion startups. I also explored emerging startups and technologies aimed at combating climate change and supporting diversity and inclusion, such as Waste Management, AI Biodiversity and Conservation, Li Battery Recycling and AI led Eco-Tourism to provide more details and possibilities of action which were similar to the participating applicants to the team members. Additionally, I attended the selection round meetings and gave my inputs and opinions on the participants to my fellow team members.

Tree Mapping - Hosur & NIT Trichy

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Hosur

- Mapped more than 250+ trees - Created awareness on increasing the green cover in my area - Collected the data, analysed it and discussed it with the community - Planted 10 trees on the Independence Day

Avery Dennison InvEnt Scholar

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Trichy

- Pitched in the idea of innovative app or add in feature to tackle decrease in green cover using community engagement and technology - Won the best invent idea under the climate change criteria and a reward of 1300 USD

Employment opportunities to Transgender Community

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Hosur

- Detailed discussions with Reap Benefit members on the possibilities of including transgender people in the team - Attended the event ""Gender Inequality and the Transgender Community"" by the famous Transgender activist Jessica Lynn at Azim Premji University - Followed up some great people's work in this field (e.g. Akkai Padmashali, Life in Trans Activism by Nandini Murali - Talked with father's colleague in his company on how we can integrate trans employment in the food industry

Grey Water Harvesting - TVS Academy Incharge, Hosur

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Hosur

- Responsible for the proper functioning of the grey water harvesting of TVS Academy. - Manually operated the pump and sprinkler of the grey water harvesting for irrigating the plants nearby every day for almost 4 months

Air Quality Monitoring - Hosur Chapter

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Hosur

- Responsible for the two AQM stations in Hosur (one in TVS Academy and one in my home) - Collected the data every day for 5 months from the AQM on Temperature, Humidity, PPM, etc. - Planned out which space is suitable for AQM station installation and how can we solve air quality related problems (e.g. High PPM due to adjacent NH44 road, where we could plant tall trees which are dense, so that the dust particles doesn't come to us) - Pitched the AQM ideas and prototype in the Environment Day Pitching Presentation

Tree Mapping - TVSA

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Hosur

Manually visited every tree in the campus with a group of 4 people and collected the data on the number of trees and species of it.

Sanitation and Water Solutions at Government Schools

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Hosur

- Saved almost 104500 litres of water per year - Installed waterless urinals in the boys toilet - Painted the washrooms with cartoon pictures and images which acted as boards for boys and girls toilet - Installed Grey water harvesting - Educated girl students with Menstrual and Sanitary Hygienes - Ideated and implemented urinals for girls - Repaired the rain water harvesting pipes - Discussed with the teaching staffs on how can we increase the students attendance - Levelled the ground - Installed Wash basins - Sanitary Napkin Disposal system - Replaced Broken Latches and installed Toilet Maintenance Plan - Provided Cleaning Materials for Toilet

Water Overflow Controller in tanks

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Hosur

An innovative Arduino-Based Water Controller, which uses sensor like proximity sensors which is being programmed to stop and start the motor based on the water level in the tank. It also has relay motors connected with the main water supply so that it can work with the water motor. A hard cases has been provided make it durable in terms of water resistant and damage resistant (to a certain extent). Achieved a significant impact by saving an impressive 3000 liters of water per home per month, equivalent to supplying water to five houses in the village on a daily basis.

Saving the Bathalapalli Lake, Hosur

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Hosur

Problems Discovered: - Vandalism in the Bathlapalli Lake - Pollution of the lake due to nearby wine shop Investigation: - Gathered information from residents - Used Google Earth Pro to study the perimeter change of the lake Solution: - Contacted Sub-Collector of Hosur and addressed the issues - Wall being built by corporate giants around the lake