Ambassadors

School: Redmond High School, Redmond, WA

E-mail: ahanbhowmik@gmail.com

Social media: 

lhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ahan-bhowmik-569063314

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Ahan Bhowmik is a rising sophomore at Redmond High School passionate about solving real-world problems through AI. His research focuses on autonomous vehicles, working on sensor fusion with the UW SMARTS Lab, and he has independently developed a computer vision system for brain tumor detection, which is currently in the process of publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Ahan has earned recognition for his problem-solving skills in competitions such as AMC, USACO, and SMT, and he is dedicated to sharing that passion with others. 

Beyond research, Ahan volunteers with the Redmond Code Association, helping design event curriculum, and serves on the board of SMART Hacks, where he tutors students and leads AI/ML curriculum design.

As a USAAIO Ambassador, he hopes to mentor peers, create learning opportunities, and inspire the next generation of AI enthusiasts.

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School: Bellevue High School, Bellevue, WA

E-mail: srihith.chennareddy@gmail.com

Social media: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/srihith-chennareddy-a14204326

​Bio:

Srihith Chennareddy is a junior at Bellevue High School with a passion for computer science, artificial intelligence, and competitive programming. He is the first author of an IEEE-published paper where he developed a novel method to optimize the cost of AI/LLM model training. He earned 2nd place at the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair and 1st place at the CMU CMIMC programming competition. As an intern at the Colorado School of Mines, he developed a medical AI chatbot. He has also been honored with the Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award for leadership and dedication to community engagement. Outside academics, he enjoys playing violin and competes on his school’s debate, tennis, and swim teams. As a USAAIO Ambassador and a board member in the AI Club, he is dedicated to promoting AI education within his community.

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School: Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science (PRISMS), Princeton, NJ

E-mail: kunduanaisha@gmail.com

​Bio: Anaisha Kundu is a freshman at the Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science with a strong interest in STEM and scientific inquiry. She is a committed member of both the Science Olympiad and Science Bowl teams, actively participating in academic competitions and hands-on science events, and is also involved in the ProObservatory Club, where she explores astronomy through observational research. Outside of academics, she is passionate about Indian and Western Classical vocal music, including opera, and has won multiple first-place awards in prestigious international music competitions, performing at venues such as Carnegie Hall. She was recognized with the National Service Honor Gold Award for her community service efforts in youth literacy education and sustainable agricultural farming practices. In her spare time, she enjoys playing golf, biking, reading, and swimming. As a USAAIO Ambassador, she looks forward to promoting AI education and hopes to inspire students everywhere, and is currently exploring agentic AI use cases for enhancing scientific research, education, and accessibility.

School: Troy High School, Fullerton, CA

E-mail: ayushi.m006@gmail.com

Social media: 

https://ayushimehrotra.com/

​Bio: Ayushi is a senior at Troy High School invested in AI safety. She has presented her research at conferences like NeurIPS and collaborated on projects with the National Security Agency and AT&T Labs. Feel free to reach out!

School: Stevenson School, Pebble Beach, CA

E-mail: tpan28@stevensonschool.org

Social media: 

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​Bio: 

Teresa Pan is a member of Stevenson who is passionate about STEM, exploring AI, programming, radio, 3D modeling, electronics, and digital fabrication. She started up a Girls’ STEM Team to participate in Tech-novation Girls and founded the Stevenson AI Olympiad Club. She is also a member of Stevenson's Robotic Team and Math Table.

She believes that programming is an incredibly fascinating activity, sharing a striking similarity with mathematics, and both are her greatest passions. In her free time, you can find her testing her codes, dealing with math, and testing her drone.

School: Syosset High School, Syosset, NY

E-mail: saanvi.peri@gmail.com

Social media: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/saanviperi/

​Bio: 

Saanvi Peri is a rising senior at Syosset High School in New York with a passion for artificial intelligence, business, and technology. She is the founder of Save Children from War, an international nonprofit supporting youth in conflict zones, where she leverages AI and technology to expand access to education and resources. Her efforts have been recognized by the U.S. Congress, The Telegraph, and other platforms. At her high school Saanvi founded the AI Club, where students explore machine learning through hands-on projects. She has earned first place at the DECA international business competition, won a Gold Medal at her regional math fair for her research on AI-based early detection of Parkinson’s disease, and contributed to autonomous vehicle research at Stony Brook University’s CEWIT in partnership with Sunrise Technologies. Currently, she is interning at Holtec International, where she is applying AI to automate engineering drawing feature extraction and streamlining other manual processes. She also developed an AI assistant which performs the last mile review before reports are submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. As a USAAIO Ambassador, she is committed to expanding AI education in her community and building connections with like-minded peers.

School: Interlake Senior High School, Bellevue, WA

E-mail: allenshen1226@gmail.com

Social media: linkedin.com/in/allen-shen-554805366

​Bio: 

Ailun (Allen) Shen, a junior at Interlake High School, discovered his passion for AI in 2nd grade after witnessing AlphaGo’s historic victories against world renowned players. He began formal study before high school and now researches AI through the lens of fundamental science, such as General Relativity and Evolution, leading to two peer-reviewed IEEE papers as sole or first author. A USAAIO medalist and AIME qualifier, he also excels in table tennis—earning national and state honors—and led his school to three consecutive state team titles. In his spare time Ailun also sings in the school jazz choir and plays chess, having previously won a state championship in chess.

School: Harrison High School, Marietta, GA

E-mail: nitya.talupula@gmail.com

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Nitya Talupula is a junior at Harrison High School, who is deeply  passionate about STEM, artificial intelligence, and biomedical engineering. She has received the Office of Naval Research Award in recognition of her engineering and research contributions. Among her notable projects, Nitya has developed artificial intelligence models to isolate and predict cloudbursts in Southern and Southeast Asia, a project that was recognized for its innovation and global impact by the Office of Naval Research. As a student researcher, she submitted and presented her research papers at the GJSHS research program,

Beyond her research, Nitya is committed to bridging STEM and healthcare by promoting the integration of AI to drive scientific discovery, enhance medical research, and improve patient care. As a USAAIO Ambassador, she is dedicated to inspiring peers, fostering innovation, and encouraging the responsible use of technology to address pressing challenges in science and society.

Feel free to contact me!

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School: The Harker School, San Jose, CA

E-mail: claire.78.xu@gmail.com

Social media: https://www.svyoungscholars.org

​Bio: Claire Xu is a student researcher focusing on applying computational approaches to drive real-world scientific impact. Her work in computational neuroscience, inspired by an internship at the Stanford Neurology Lab, focuses on non-invasive, blood-based gene markers for early Alzheimer’s detection. This research earned her the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Special Award 1st Place, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics 3rd Place, Regeneron Biomedical Science Award, and the Grand Prize for the Best of Championship Biological Sciences.

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In one societal impactful project, Claire developed a computer vision-based system to train socio-emotional skills in autistic children. The system demonstrated statistically significant improvements in three of four participant subtypes across 15 cities and 4 countries. In another venture, she co-developed biodegradable vegan leather, earned National 2nd Place in Engineering and was named a National Top 30 Finalist in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.

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Claire was honored with the Most Promising Young Scientist Award. In a TEDx Talk, she shared her practices to manage stress and gain control in the rapid swirl of the tech world by becoming a tech creator rather than a passive consumer. She’s eager to collaborate with fellow innovators to amplify the research impact.

School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine, CA

E-mail: kevinyuan836@gmail.com

​Bio: Kevin Yuan is a junior at Woodbridge High School with a deep passion for STEM, focusing on AI, machine learning, physics, and environmental sustainability. He is actively involved in research on predicting airfoil noise for supersonic jets using Physics-Informed Machine Learning and is part of a research group exploring simulations, aerospace applications, and AI-driven solutions. Having qualified for USACO Silver, He is one of the board members of the Computing Olympiad at his school. Kevin has presented his research at the 5th International Conference on Cloud Computing and IoT and has participated in programs like COSMOS at UCSC. His work reflects a commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems. In his free time, he enjoys playing the piano and expressing his creativity through art.

School: Cupertino High, Santa Clara, CA

E-mail: aarini.chadha@gmail.com

Social media: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarini-c-396a4b353/

​Bio:

My name is Aarini, and I'm a sophomore at Cupertino High with a distinguished record in competitive academics and a passion for leveraging artificial intelligence to create meaningful social impact. As Varsity Captain of my school's debate team, I have participated in a lot of tournaments, including reaching octafinals at both UC Berkeley's Cal Invitational (2x) and Columbia University's Invitational, where I also earned Top 20 Speaker recognition. My communication skills are demonstrated by ranking in the top 500 nationally as a freshman. I also enjoy math —I participate in Math League speed competitions and am an AIME Qualifier. This analytical foundation supports my work in AI research and development. My commitment to accessible technology is exemplified through my Supernova competition project, where I developed an AI-based machine learning system designed to assist deaf patients, demonstrating both technical innovation and social consciousness. In my free time, I like to watch Netflix and play NYT word games, and try new restaurant spots. Through this combination of technical achievement, leadership experience, and science communication skills, I'm passionate about promoting AI education and creating inclusive pathways for students from all backgrounds to discover their potential in artificial intelligence. Feel free to reach out!

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School: Glebe Collegiate Institute, ON, Canada

E-mail: egepoyrazercin@gmail.com

Social media: 

linkedin.com/in/ege-ercin

​Bio: Ege Ercin is a sophomore at Glebe Collegiate Institute, with a strong interest in financial engineering and economics research. He's actively working on software programs that help students navigate financial markets, and expand their knowledge. He has founded Economic Dose, an economics education website with a growing follower base. His goals are to revolutionize finance and economics education for young students. Ege is actively learning more about the intersections of machine learning, and Financial Markets. Outside of academics, he's interested in training muay thai, weight lifting, and playing poker. Please feel free to connect!

School: The Overlake School, Redmond, WA

E-mail: ​andrewloupro@gmail.com

Social media: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewloupro/

​Bio: Andrew Lou is a sophomore at The Overlake School, and is passionate about AI/ML, CS, and software engineering. He is currently studying ML, competing in USACO silver, and building personal projects. At school, he's a leader in the Computer Science club, and serves as a grade representative in ASB.

Outside of his time in front of a computer, Andrew plays varsity basketball, varsity lacrosse, and competes in speech & debate, specializing in extemporaneous speaking.

In his free time, you might find him writing code, training a model, or working out!

School: Chattahoochee High School, Alpharetta, GA

E-mail: imeliorut@gmail.com

​Bio: My name is Ilia Meshchaniuk, and I’m a senior at Chattahoochee High School in Georgia. I’m passionate about artificial intelligence, physics, and mathematics—and how these fields can work together to solve real-world problems. I lead both the AIML Club and the Physics Team at my school, where I’ve organized workshops, mentored students, and helped promote AI education at the district level. I’ve competed in the USACO (Silver Division), won a Gold Medal at the GASTC Programming Challenge, and earned a Silver Medal in the USAPhO. I also completed a personal research project in topological geometry that combined mathematical theory with programming tools. Beyond academics, I love playing chess, making music, snowboard, and organizing Mafia games with friends. As an AI Olympiad Ambassador, I’m excited to help students from all backgrounds discover the power of ethical, creative, and collaborative AI.

School: Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, NC

E-mail: sripanchangam30@gmail.com

Social media: 

www.linkedin.com/in/sriman-panchangam-75801a320 

​Bio: Sriman Panchangam is a sophomore at Ardrey Kell High School with a strong interest in AI, software engineering. He has worked on projects like Combative, an AI boxing coach using computer vision, and built a robotic arm that can replicate his handwriting. Sriman is currently a software engineer at Convexia (YC 25), where he’s helping to redefine drug safety using machine learning, and was a founding engineer at Lexal, building real-world apps with React and TypeScript. He’s passionate about agentic AI, RAG systems, and machine learning. Out of tech, Sriman is a wrestler where he learns discipline. Feel free to reach out!

School: Marshall High School, Falls Church, VA

E-mail: trafficwang532@gmail.com

​Bio: 

Milan is a sophomore at Marshall High School in Virginia.  He carries a passion for STEM related advanced technologies, focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  He has developed and organized multiple projects through the Astronomy Club and founded his school’s AI Club.  He recently spent his summer in an AI camp (research grant) for high school students and dreamed of applying innovation and technology to make a meaningful  impact on the community.  

School: Interlake Senior High School, Bellevue, WA

E-mail: angelshen1226@gmail.com

Social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-shen-9475a5323/

​Bio: 

Anqi (Angel) Shen, a junior at Interlake High School, began her AI journey at a pre-high school machine learning camp and has since focused her research on applying advanced AI models to detect neurological disorders from EEG signals—earning IEEE publications and science fair honors. A USAAIO medalist, she is also a state chess champion, a #1 varsity player on her school’s badminton team, a table tennis varsity athlete contributing to state team titles, and a violinist in her school's orchestra, which won Gold at the WorldStrides Festival. Her piano and visual arts talents have earned local acknowledgement , including city museum recognition. While excelling in diverse pursuits, her passion remains in AI research in neuroscience—a path she is committed to pursuing along with promoting AI education

School: Brookfield Central High School, Brookfield, WI

E-mail: tokudasahi@gmail.com

​Bio: 

Asahi Tokuda is a junior at Brookfield Central High School. He founded and led his high school’s AI Club, where he introduced peers to machine learning and worked on projects, such as developing a school district chatbot. As an independent researcher, he developed AI models to study earthquake prediction, which led to recognition in several competitions.

School: Tsinghua International School in Beijing, China

E-mail: bellayin08@gmail.com

Social media: www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-yin-477876374

​Bio: 

Isabella Yin is a junior at Tsinghua International School in Beijing, China, passionate about mathematics and artificial intelligence. She founded her school’s first AI Club and runs both high school and middle school math clubs to inspire younger students. She is also an alumnus of the HCSSIM community.

Beyond STEM, she enjoys music, painting, and playing tennis. An a USAAIO Ambassador, Isabella looks forward to sharing her passion, inspiring peers, and helping build a more global AI community.

Feel free to contact me!

School: Bellevue High School, Bellevue, WA

E-mail: bzhu1945@gmail.com

Social media: 

www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-zhu-24a656274

​Bio: Bryan Zhu is a junior at Bellevue High School. He is the co-president of TeamsCode, the largest online programming competition hosted by high school students nationally, where contestants range from beginners to IOI medalists from 20+ countries and 3+ continents. He is also an avid researcher in math and computer science. He has had publications in combinatorial optimization in an IEEE conference and blood glucose forecasting using deep learning in a peer reviewed journal. Currently, he is a student researcher with MIT PRIMES-USA, where he is researching dimension reduction for convex quadratically constrained quadratic programs using generalized graph isomorphism algorithms; and with Stony Brook University, with a focus on adversarial machine learning and reinforcement learning for fully autonomous glucose control. His other achievements include 2x USAJMO Honorable Mention, USACO Platinum, ISEF Finalist, 3x Washington State Science and Engineering Fair 1st place, and Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair 3rd place, 1st place, and Grand Champion. When he’s not trying to improve the world through STEM, you’ll find him playing with his 2 Pomeranians or scouting for the best new food to try.

School: Jericho Middle School, Oyster Bay, NY

E-mail: chenanthony25@gmail.com

Social media: 

www.linkedin.com/in/a-chen-a65a3a331

​Bio:

Anthony Chen is a rising middle school student at Jericho Middle School with a deep passion for literature, mathematics, artificial intelligence, and science. As a member of his school’s Math Olympiad team and an ACSL finalist, he continually challenges himself to strengthen his analytical and problem-solving skills. His award-winning participation in Model UN highlights his interest in communication, global issues, and leadership.

In his free time, he enjoys exploring coding projects, reading across disciplines, and studying how AI can address real-world challenges. Whether playing tennis, swimming, skiing, or competing in chess, he approaches every pursuit with curiosity, focus, and creativity. Guided by the belief that AI should serve meaningful purposes—such as expanding access to knowledge and improving everyday life—he aims to connect innovation with impact.

As an Ambassador for USAAIO, he hopes to inspire fellow students to explore how mathematics and AI can work together to solve complex problems and to help build a community of young thinkers eager to learn, collaborate, and create positive change.

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School: Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, NC

E-mail: aniketkumarrr09@gmail.com

Social media: 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniket-kumar-1ba7a2366/

​Bio: My name is Aniket Kumar, and I’m a sophomore at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, NC. I’m extremely dedicated to artificial intelligence and passionate about using it to solve real-world problems. I’ve worked with Cactus (YC S25), an open-source platform that runs AI models directly on mobile devices without needing the cloud; at Math Voyagers, where I helped build an AI-powered learning tool that guides students through AMC 8 and 10 prep with smart feedback; and at Ember Learning, an edtech company using AI to support teachers through automated grading and personalized learning. I’m excited for this opportunity with IOAI and look forward to growing alongside others who share the same passion for AI. 

School: Lynbrook High School, San Jose, CA

E-mail: ​arjun@civstudies.org 

Social media:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjun-maheshwari-25a6a733a/

​Bio: Arjun Maheshwari is a sophomore at Lynbrook High School, passionate about computer science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. He is exploring how AI can be responsibly integrated into education to empower both students and teachers, focusing on making AI a more effective and practical tool for learning. Arjun worked at VaultIQ as a member of the infrastructure team, where he worked to enable a globally distributed cluster—researching, experimenting, and building the foundational infrastructure for a global-scale AI deployment. His interests center on advancing large language model capabilities and applying AI to solve real-world challenges.

School: Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, CA

E-mail: murgai.sharv@gmail.com

Social media: 

https://readeasy.org/

​Bio: Sharv is a high school junior at Monta Vista High School, California, with a strong interest in machine learning research. He is the co-founder of ReadEasy, a nonprofit that leverages AI to adapt text readability for individuals with literacy challenges. He is interested in applying technology to solve real-world problems, especially in education and accessibility. Outside of research, Sharv volunteers to help students academically, believing in the importance of mentorship and knowledge-sharing. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and playing basketball.

School: Huron High School,  Ann Arbor, MI

E-mail: tpanja2017@gmail.com

Social media: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanaypanja

​Bio: 

Tanay Panja is a Gold Top 19 award winner at the 2025 USA AI Olympiad and a junior at Huron High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His journey into artificial intelligence began at the MIT BWSI Medlytics program, where he explored the intersection of data science and medicine and served on the BWSI You Belong in STEM Youth Advisory Panel.

Tanay leads interdisciplinary projects that combine AI and environmental engineering, including optimizing aeration in wastewater treatment and using microbial fuel cells to generate clean energy. He developed an AI-powered app to screen for dementia using the Clock Drawing Test, modeled the evolving structure of the Hadley Cell using Julia, and created a Shiny R app to visualize phenology data. For these efforts, he was named a two-time National STEM Champion for environmental stewardship and served on the National STEM Challenge Student Council. He was also selected as an international finalist at the Genius Olympiad for his environmental research.

Tanay spent two summers at Dartmouth’s Emerging Diagnostic and Investigative Technologies (EDIT) Lab, where he now mentors high school students in AI. He actively competes in STEM Olympiads and has earned national recognition in chemistry, biology, climate science, and computer science.

School: Redmond High School, Redmond, WA

E-mail: advaysamnerkar@gmail.com

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Advay Samnerkar, a freshman at Redmond High School, is deeply engaged in artificial intelligence and machine learning. He has developed several projects, including a diabetes prediction model and webcam-based posture monitoring and anti slouch system. Additionally, Advay is focused on tackling the challenge of detecting fake and AI generated content through AI-driven solutions. His commitment to using technology for solving real-world problems highlights his potential to significantly influence the future of AI. Outside of his academic pursuits, Advay is passionate about exploring new technologies and actively participates in community tech initiatives. Please feel free to reach out.

School: John C. Kimball High School, Tracy, CA

E-mail: techsuryas@gmail.com

Social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/surya-shreejith-626431314/

​Bio: 

Surya is a rising senior at John C. Kimball High School, and has strong aspirations in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and their real life applications. He has worked on developing machine learning algorithms to further progress dental diagnosis, and is currently working with prominent research journals in publishing his research. Surya is currently working on progressing the field through applied research, tech-based community initiatives, and high-level innovation. As a 2025 AI Olympiad National Medalist and with 5+ years experience in the world of programming and AI, he seeks to promote the USAAIO and foster the growth of AI within his community in hopes it inspires others to do the same. In his free time, Surya is an avid musician and active participant within his high school’s band, composing music and spending free time mastering piano performance. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

School: Fulton Science Academy, Alpharetta, GA

E-mail: sophiawang8509@gmail.com

​Bio: Sophia Wang is a straight A student at Fulton Science Academy in Georgia, with a passion for STEM, leadership, and music. She has developed and organized multiple projects through Hack Club, founded her school’s AI Data Science Club, and took part in her school’s FIRST Tech Robotics Team. Recognized with awards in Model UN, piano, and community service, Sophia is passionate about innovation, technology, and making a meaningful impact.

School: Piedmont High School, Piedmont, CA

E-mail: jerryyu333@gmail.com

​Bio: Jerry is a Junior at Piedmont High School with a deep passion for technology, AI, and education. He co-founded Decade Prep, a nonprofit expanding free and accessible robotics education in the Bay Area. At school, he founded the Coding Club to build a thriving community for STEM enthusiasts. With a strong interest in computer science, machine learning, and applied mathematics, Jerry is eager to explore AI’s potential in education, engineering, and everyday life. He is committed to leveraging technology to make learning more inclusive and impactful.