Short CV: Atharva Mehra is an accomplished young innovator and aspiring aerospace engineer with a passion for entrepreneurship, plasma physics research, and aerodynamics. He is currently a student in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) at GEMS Wellington International School, class of 2026. Atharva developed and patented a drone-based ground-penetrating radar system for search and rescue, which reduces the size of current systems by 65%, improving victim detection capabilities. He has secured over $50k funding to develop and pilot test his system with UAE emergency services. Atharva is also engaged in research at MIT and an intern at SpacePoint and Shape Robotics. He has led a high-performance miniature F1 car project using CFD, wind tunnel testing, and CAD, achieving significant performance improvements. He holds multiple awards and recognitions including Conrad Challenge Alternate Finalist, CREST Gold Award, and is a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
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