Ambassadors

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: 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: Redmond High School, Redmond, WA

E-mail: advaysamnerkar@gmail.com

​Bio: 

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: 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: 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: 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: 

https://www.instagram.com/stevenson_ai_olympaid?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

​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: 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: 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: 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.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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.