Arnav Gupta
Founder, Innovator
I’m an enthusiastic student of STEM and Economics who is passionate about innovation and solving challenges which villagers face in India through technology. My project involves developing a 'Motorised Solar Tracker' and its installation at various schools and community centers in New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Through live demonstrations, presentations and STEM education, I want to bring about a social impact in our community. I’m also an avid football player, a member of my school’s economics club and enjoy playing the piano and guitar.
Awards
- Principal’s Letter of Commendation from TBS for excellent achievement in IGCSE Exams in May/June 2022
- International Certificate of Education (ICE): Distinction in 2022
- Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence in Year 11 at TBS (Semester 2) in 2021 – 2022
- Principal’s Award for Academic Achievement in Mathematics for Year 11 at TBS in 2021 – 2022
- 1st Position in inter-school eco-commerce festival ComAstitva, category Nit-Picker in 2022
Additional Qualifications
- Cleared the Trinity College London, Piano Grades 1 – 3 Examinations in 2017 – 2021
- Cleared the Trinity College London, Rock & Pop Guitar, Grades 1 – 4 Examinations in 2017 – 2021
- Completed the WhiteHat Jr Coding, Game Developer Course in 2020
- Completed the WhiteHat Jr Coding, Android, and iOS App Developer Course in 2020
Engineering and Leadership
Leadership Programme at TBS: 2022 – Present
- Engaged in discussions on prevalent issues and connected with wider communities to demonstrate the ability to find sustainable solutions
- Worked towards acquiring the five ATL skills of research, communication, social, thinking and self-management with my mentors
- Conceptualised, created and submitted an action plan for the Motorised Solar Tracker, to expand its outreach and facilitate installations at other locations
Enrichment Programs and Clubs
- Participated in the Aryabhatta National Math Competition
- Attended an IB Economics Workshop on Rethinking Money and Redefining Investment
- Served as a member of the MUN Club in Year 12
- Tested the purity and water quality in samples taken from community water resources such as ponds and wells in villages to determine if the water was suitable for drinking or not
- Participated in the 60th International Cultural Day at TBS
- Attended an IB Economics Workshop on how decision making is influenced by factors like age and explored instances from everyday life in the context of Behavioural Economics
- Attended an IB Workshop on Leadership and Opportunities: Discussed leadership in real-life scenarios, the role of school, and initiatives to develop real-world skills, technology, and AI opportunities
- Cleared the Senior Mathematical Challenge by the UK Mathematics Trust
- Participated in The Science Symposium at TBS
Volunteering and Community Engagement
Member, Community Service Club at TBS: 2021 – Present
- Volunteered at NGOs Sports Day, Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust
- Participated in the Tree Plantation Drive in Civil Lines, RWA, Delhi
- Designed a poster on saving food for the school cafeteria
- Participated in online community service club activities in Mathematics for Year 11
Volunteer Tutor, Lions Club Service Foundation, Gyan Aasha Vocational School: August 2022 – Present
- Assisted underprivileged students with after-school tutorials in Computer Science and Maths
- Installed emission-free device ‘Motorised Solar Tracker’ in their institute to generate clean and renewable energy cost-effectively and combat the frequent power cuts
Volunteer Tutor and Sustainability Innovator, Manav Mandir Mission Trust: May 2020 – Present
- Tutored underprivileged students in Mathematics and Science with their school coursework
- Organised awareness drives on health and hygiene, conducted innovation, sustainability, and mechanics lessons to encourage the use of science to develop cost-effective, innovative solutions for everyday problems
- Organised group celebrations for national holidays such as Republic Day, Independence Day, Diwali
Sports
Member, TBS Panthers Football School Team: 2019 – Present
- Secured 2nd position in the TBS Football Tournament, U-14 Boys
- Received a Certificate of Appreciation for selection in the TBS Football Team
Member, TBS Swimming Secondary Pathways Team: 2019 – Present
- Received a Certificate of Appreciation for selection in the TBS Swimming Team
Athletics: 2019 – Present
- Participated at TBS Annual Secondary Sports Day
- Participated in the Secondary Sports Day in Athletics 200m & 800m U-19 Boys
- Participated in Poseidon Annual House Function