Manas Sheth

• Autonomous Robot Navigation Project: Developed Python programs for iRobot Create 3, implementing real-time sensor processing and maze exploration algorithms. Programmed complex motion patterns including precise turns and reflection. Utilized asynchronous programming for responsive control for obstacle avoidance and path planning.
• Independent Robotics Project: Built an autonomous robotic camera operator using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, OpenCV, and a custom pan-tilt mechanical system to enable real-time subject tracking.
• Research Paper: Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency
• Research Paper: Role of Nanotechnology in Water Treatment
• Research Paper: Accelerating the Future: Analyzing the Growth, Costs, and Global Progress of Renewable Energy in Climate Change Mitigation
• Research Paper: A Comparative Study of Silicon and Silicon Carbide Semiconductors.

• Georgia Institute of Technology Dean's List
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
• International General Certificate of Secondary Education, International Certificate with Distinction
• Fermat Math Competition by University of Waterloo, Distinction, 2022-2023
• Sir Isaac Newton Physics International Competition, Distinction, 2022-2023
• Avogadro Chemistry International Competition, Distinction, 2022-2023
• Wharton Global High School Investment Competition, Participant, 2022-2023

• Completed college-level Computer Science course from the University of Pittsburgh, with college credit.
• Introduction to Electronics- Georgia Tech (Coursera Certificate Course)
• Mechanics of Materials I- Georgia Tech (Coursera Certificate Course)
• Introduction to Engineering Mechanics- Georgia Tech (Coursera Certificate Course)
• Applications in Engineering Mechanics- Georgia Tech (Coursera Certificate Course)

• Epic Intentions, Senior Consultant, Atlanta, GA

· Created funding resource spreadsheet tracking $250+ million for affordable housing

· Demonstrated potential increase in available funding from $56 million to $143+ million by prioritizing affordable housing.

• First-Year Leadership Organisation: Seek Discomfort (FLO-SEED), Event Coordinator, Atlanta, GA

· Coordinated “Demo Day” engaging 200+ students through talent showcases.

· Partnered with Girl Scouts of America, supporting underprivileged children to develop STEM skills through workshops on robotics basics.

• RoboJackets- BattleBots, Participant, Atlanta, GA

· Created a 3lb round robot called 'Archimedi' from scratch using CAD, bandsaw, 3-D printing, CNC, and waterjets.

• Logistics Head, International Youth Conference, Student-led, pan-India MUN., 2023
• IB Sports Representative, 2023, Jamnabai Narsee International School
• IGCSE Sports Representative, 2022, Jamnabai Narsee International School
• School Basketball Team Captain, JNIS School Basketball Team. Participated in National Tournaments, including ISSO, India's premier basketball competition., 2022-2024
• Member, Jamnabai Narsee International School Football Team, Won 2nd place at district level., 2019-2022
• Europe Meets India (EUMIND) Exchange Program, Participated in a cultural exchange trip to the Netherlands., 2020-2021
• CISV International Youth Village, Participated in a cultural camp for teens from 15 countries in Finland., 2018

Jamnabai Narsee International School, IBDP Sports Representative: 

• Organized a 'Special Sports Day' event for 250 differently-abled children from 58 schools across Mumbai.
• Founder, 'Bad Movie' Club, introduced it to over 50+ students.
• Helped destigmatize mental health issues and improved the overall mental health of students.
• Founder, Archery Club, introduced it to 900+ students.

Jain Community Trust, Volunteer Head: 

• Helped organize fundraising campaigns raising $7,000+ for the construction of 3 Jain temples.
• Volunteered at a Jain community kitchen for 4 years, serving 1,000+ meals weekly to 200+ low-income families.

Charis Club, Volunteer:

• Visited local old age home and assisted 100+ senior citizens for 1 week.
• Organized charity football match raising cancer awareness.

Fueladream, Volunteer: 

• Crowdfunded $2,200 to build homes for those in need in a village near Mumbai.