Hello! I'm
Ishaan
About Me
Hey! My name is Ishaan, and I am currently a junior at Singapore American School. Before Singapore, I have lived in Bombay. I am really interested in physics and artificial intelligence, especially on how they can be used to solve real world problems. Most of my time outside of school is spent developing Sensair, a company I founded with my friend, using physics to address clear air turbulence.
In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis and golf, exploring nature, playing the drums, listening to System of a Down, DJing, and appreciating a medium-well ribeye. Please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Experience
Founder - Sensair
Founder of SensAir, an aviation technology initiative focused on addressing clear-air turbulence, one of aviation’s most difficult-to-detect hazards. Led the development of a real-time, onboard turbulence detection approach that integrates physics-based sensing, data-driven modeling, and machine-learning analysis. Experience includes applied aerospace research, system design, technical validation, and translating complex scientific concepts into practical aviation solutions.
2024 - Present
Research Assistant - Modular Robotics Lab
Worked as a research assistant at the Penn GRASP Lab under Principal Investigator Edward Steager. Contributed to the Piccolissimo project, which focused on developing the world’s smallest drone (29 mm diameter). Responsibilities included testing multiple frame designs and configurations, simulating flight dynamics using MATLAB, and building regression models to analyze experimental data and evaluate performance across design iterations.
June 2025
Research Assistant - Center for Quantum Technologies
Worked with a research group to design permanent-magnet configurations that impose a Zeeman shift on barium ion energy levels, establishing a quantization axis for optical pumping and reliable ion state initialization. Created a magnetometer for magnet testing.
July 2024 - February 2025
Founder - Plant An Idea
Jan 2024 - Present
Founder of Plant an Idea, a student-led NGO focused on using technology-driven solutions to address challenges in agriculture and education in Assam, including the development of low-cost tools and STEM initiatives for underserved communities.
Research
Sensair paper.
Coming Soon.
Developing A Multi-Layered Cherenkov Detector
Advisor: Mr.Mir Faruk
2025-04-01
This paper introduces a low-cost, modular multi-layered Cherenkov detector that identifies particles by comparing photon yield ratios across different dielectric media, eliminating the need for ring imaging. Simulations and cosmic-ray tests validate the approach, with a proposed CERN beamline tests to demonstrate accurate particle discrimination across 1–15 GeV/c in an accessible, reproducible design.
Creations
CAT Sensor
Data Crunch
A Clear Air Turbulence sensor, using doppler lidars, pulsed lasers, and machine learning analysis.
JARVIS
A multi-modal AI assistant that integrates natural language processing, hand-gesture recognition, and real-time system control. Built in Python using the Orgo API, it helps users control their OS with simple commands.
Smart Seed Planter
A seed planter which connects via bluetooth to farmers phones. Has a automatic germination sprayer, AI scanner for bad seeds, and IR sensors for precision farming metrics.
Built utilising google console, created algorithms to analyze data from the piccolosomo flight testing.
Awards & Accolades
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Pete Conrad Scholar
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Orgo Agentic AI Hackathon Winner
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Reverie Hacks Datathon First Place
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TKKYIA Young Inventors Award
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Beamline for Schools shortlist
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AP Scholar With Distinction
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BIEA STEM 2025 Chairmen’s Award
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JA Company Award