Ali Khan
Newburgh,IN
Summary
Highly motivated high school researcher and student-athlete with extensive experience in inorganic chemistry, neuroscience-adjacent imaging research, and AI-assisted cardiovascular analysis. Conducted multi-year, faculty-mentored research at the University of Southern Indiana, resulting in peer-reviewed publications, national competition recognition, and conference presentations. Founder and leader of school STEM initiatives, including a Chemistry Olympiad program, with a strong record of academic excellence, mentorship, and community service through clinical volunteering. Disciplined and resilient competitor in basketball, track, and cross country, combining scientific curiosity with leadership, service, and a long-term goal of pursuing medicine and biomedical research.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
National Honor Society Tutoring
Signature School
Evansville, Indiana
09.2024 - Current
- Tutored AP Chemistry, SAT Math, and Science.
- Built individualized study plans.
- Improved comprehension, confidence, and academic outcomes
Research Research Intern | Inorganic Chemistry
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
06.2024 - Current
- Synthesized metallacrowns for lower-radiation CT neuroimaging.
- Main author of “Design and Characterization of Iodinated 12-MC-4 Metallacrowns as Potential Computed Tomography Contrast Agents to Reduce Radiation Exposure.” In the process of getting published. Submitted findings to Regeneron STS and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Neuroscience Research Prize.
- Co-authored 'A Ruffled Gallium(III) 12-MC-4 Structure Motif with Lanthanide-Based Luminescence.' It is in the process of getting published.
Vice President of Science Club
Signature School
Evansville, Indiana
08.2022 - Current
- Organized STEM events and competitions
- Founded a Chemistry Olympiad prep group.
- Led peers in expanding school-wide scientific engagement.
Officer of Basketball Club
Signature School
Evansville, IN
08.2022 - Current
- Four years of basketball.
- Competed with the nation’s top high school players at Harvard University’s Elite Basketball Academy.
- Arranged local tournaments; built endurance, discipline, and leadership.
Medical Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator
Muslim Association of Southern Indiana for Health
Newburg, IN
08.2022 - Current
- I took vitals, intake, and assisted uninsured patients
- Expanded mobile pantry outreach
- Distributed food to underserved local communities
Religious Leader/ Arabic Instructor
Islamic Center of Evansville
Evansville, Indiana
08.2022 - Current
- I taught Arabic and Islamic history at the Islamic School.
- Led youth prayers and Hifz sessions.
- Strengthened cultural literacy, mentorship, and faith-based engagement
Shadowing - Infectious Disease & Gastroenterology
St. Vincent's Hospital & MASIHA Clinic
Evansville, Indiana
07.2022 - Current
- Shadowed doctors. Ahmad Waseem (ID) and Ahmad Khan (GI) observed CT-scan refusal, explored diagnostic ethics, autonomy, and patient communication.
Research Intern|AI-Assisted Cardiology
IU School of Medicine
Evansville, IN
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with IU School of Medicine residents to co-author “AI-Assisted Echocardiographic Interpretation of Valve Disease.” The abstract was accepted for the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
- Collaborated with IU School of Medicine residents on project presentations and reports.
- Conducted a literature review to support the ongoing project.
Kumon Tutor
Kumon Math and Reading Center
Newburgh, Indiana
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Mentored children in math and English.
- Improved comprehension, confidence, and academic outcomes.
Research Intern|Physics
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted an experiment on standing-wave frequency and CT tomography; collaborated with a physics professor at the University of Southern Indiana, submitted findings, and presented at a regional fair.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for clinical studies.
- In the process of getting published in Vanderbilt University’s Young Scientist Journal (YSJ).
Education
High School Diploma -
Signature School
Evansville, IN05-2026
Skills
- Research methodology
- Effective communication
- Community outreach
- Leadership development
- Collaboration
- Fluent in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Urdu
Timeline
Research Intern|AI-Assisted Cardiology
IU School of Medicine
08.2025 - 10.2025
Kumon Tutor
Kumon Math and Reading Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
Research Intern|Physics
University of Southern Indiana
11.2024 - 04.2025
National Honor Society Tutoring
Signature School
09.2024 - Current
Research Research Intern | Inorganic Chemistry
University of Southern Indiana
06.2024 - Current
Vice President of Science Club
Signature School
08.2022 - Current
Officer of Basketball Club
Signature School
08.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator
Muslim Association of Southern Indiana for Health
08.2022 - Current
Religious Leader/ Arabic Instructor
Islamic Center of Evansville
08.2022 - Current
Shadowing - Infectious Disease & Gastroenterology
St. Vincent's Hospital & MASIHA Clinic
07.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Signature School