Suramya Sud

• Introduction to Sustainability, UIUC (Online), secured 95% final marks, 2022
• Selected for Imperial College London, Global Summer School - Engineering Stream, 2022
• Fine Arts and Design, Central Saint Martins (University of the Arts London), 2019
• Creative Writing & Photography Skills, Oxford Summer School, 2018

Author & Researcher, 'Water Wastage in Modern Toilet Systems'

• Worked with Ms. Tara Love, Ph.D. Candidate, Chemical Engineering, Cambridge University, Conducted research on how to reduce water waste through a novel toilet system. Authored a 20-page literature review on current toilet technology & systems, comparing water wastage, cost, hygiene, and chemical processes. Developed a CAD design of a novel toilet system, as an alternative to U-shaped and compost toilets, to reduce water waste.

Independent Design Thinking Project (Acrylic Paint Container) 

• Designed and prototyped an eco-friendly container to increase the shelf-life of acrylic paint. Researched & tested existing designs; used CAD to develop an air-tight container that contained oil and paints in separate compartments & used a two-part mixing syringe to optimally mix the oil and paint before it is released.

A-Level Extended Project Qualification 

• Roti Roller Prototype, Developed a design for a more efficient 'Roti Maker' (Roti is an Indian flatbread) to assist individuals with limited joint mobility. Design comprises a rolling pin mechanism and base, which rotates to assist the movement of the rolling pin using the bevel gear mechanism. Requires no external pressure.

House Council Head (Year 12), School House Council

• Organised house competitions, team activities, and year 12 & 13 events. Ideated improvement strategies with year group heads to improve the house system.

Logo Creation

• Elected to design a sticker for the 'Kellett School Hot Sauce' bottle, that was distributed as a souvenir embodying the spirit of Hong Kong. Selected to design the floor sticker for a music corner at my school, inspired by floor sticker used in London Underground to designate live performance spaces. Conceptualised and created my house logo (Bowen House); selected out of 100+ other entries.
• Selected to design a sticker for the 'mixed media' still life observational pieces, sculptures, installations, photography, portraits, paintings, UI/UX project, CAD designs

Creator, WISM Cover

• Designed the front & back cover for the 'Wellbeing in International Schools' magazine, June 2022 issue. Received appreciation on the LinkedIn handle of WISM from across the world.

Student, Click 852 (Photography Course)

• Participating in a 20-hour street and studio photography course under the mentorship of Michael Kistler (HongKong-based urban photographer). Gained an understanding of the photography triangle including - aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, to create different types of images. Learned about the roles of various artists in contemporary photography and their iconic styles; adopted these techniques to create a coherent series of works based on a theme/concept.

Hong Kong Architecture Photography Project

• Used original photographs to juxtapose Hong Kong's old-charm and colonial beauty with the city's modern architectural marvels. The project is meant to represent the city's past, present and future as a world-class port city, serving as a gateway of China to the rest of the world.

• Bronze Medal with Distinction awarded by LAMDA for Communication 'Speaking in Public', 2021-22
• Nominated by school to submit Design Thinking Project 'Acrylic Paint Container' to CREST Awards for STEM achievements, 2022
• Participated in COBIS Art Competition organised by NCH London; submitted original multimedia work, 2022
• Participated in NCH Essay Competition on 'Impact of Covid-19 on Inequalities', 2022
• Received two Certificates of Excellence for 'Outstanding Achievement in Science' from the Kellett School, 2021
• Received three Certificates of Recognition in Physics for an 'Enlightened Approach, Fantastic Effort and Positive Contribution', 2021/22
• Received Certificate of Recognition for strong academic performance in English, 2021
• Received Certificate of Recognition in Art for 'Creativity, Strong Research & Observational Drawings', 2020

Operation Santa Claus

• Raised HKD 12,900 by designing & auctioning 10 art pieces online focused on nature, wildlife, abstract style, and surrealism. Distributed the funds among 18 NGOs working with children, the youth, and the elderly, struggling with mental and physical disabilities.

Mother's Choice (Child Care Home)

• Planned and organised activities for kids aged 1-3 years to help them improve their motor and cognitive skills. Raised HKD 15,000 for Mother's Choice by tutoring children aged 6-9 years old; donated the funds towards the 'Early Intervention Treatment' for two kids receiving 15 hours of therapy.

● Selected for 5-month pre-Engineering & Design course that merges hardware, design & programming Guided by mentor through various course modules and hands on projects (listed below).

CAD and 3D Modeling

● Acquired skills of personal and user interface on AutoCAD a, Solidworks, and Fusion 260 software Performed advanced sketching, constraints, 3D modeling, and parametric modeling.

Robotics

● Created a ‘Flash Bob’ robot; acquired an understanding of the basics of electronics including their components, usage and application.
Practiced prototyping with electronic gadgets and studied robotics programming.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

●  Understood the working & application of Virtual Reality by working with technical specs of VR devices.

●  Learnt the basics of Unity engine, UI navigation and c# programming.

●  Designed a walk-in 3D space & Marker based AR App using Vuforia and Unity.

Internet of Things and Home Automation

●  Explored IoT architecture and building, Nodemcu programming, MQTT, Sensors interfacing, Google voice assistant, and ‘Alexa' controlled devices.

●  Created home automation and voice-controlled IoT lamps.

Maker’s Asylum Workshop at Kellett 

●  Developed & implemented STEM educational modules for Year 7 & 8 students at school, based on learnings from Maker’s Asylum course.

●  Covered topics including ‘Introduction to Robotics’ and ‘Introduction to AR/VR’ through hands-on modules and activities.

Intern/Ernest and Young (2024)

• Created a research paper on 'Plant Based Foods and How to Define Ultraprocessed Foods'.
• Supported the product design team with consumer and product research.

Intern, Abdoolally Ebrahim Housewares Limited (2021)

●  Researched the Hispanic cooking market to understand consumer needs, and issues they facedwith existing products in the market.

●  Designed a highly comprehensive research deliverable for kitchen appliances that wasincorporated into the final design process.

Intern/Debut Studio (Hong Kong) (2020)

● Assisted in the spatial design process for urban public places and hotels in Hong Kong. Gained insight into the commercial aspect of art and design.