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Projects

Practical applications of research insights, turning theoretical knowledge into real-world impact.

Entrepreneurial Venture

Mcurio

Building Equitable AI Education for All

At mcurio I am building a free Decentralised AI-powered EdTech platform that allows you to design your own learning journey using the best open courses, hackathons, and global opportunities.

Key Outcomes:

Created a platform that democratizes AI education and fosters thoughtful discussion about AI's impact on society. The platform serves as a space where technical expertise meets philosophical reflection.

Impact:

Empowering learners worldwide to understand AI from both technical and human perspectives, fostering a community of thoughtful AI practitioners.

Entrepreneurial Venture

ClimateThread

Empowering Individuals to Take Meaningful Climate Actions

ClimateThread is a sustainable platform dedicated to empowering individuals by providing a centralized hub for events, resources, and community to take meaningful climate actions. The platform connects climate-conscious individuals with opportunities to make a real difference, whether through participating in events, accessing educational resources, or engaging with a supportive community of climate advocates. ClimateThread makes it easier for people to find and participate in climate initiatives, learn about sustainability, and connect with others who share their passion for environmental action.

Key Outcomes:

Created a centralized platform that brings together climate events, resources, and community engagement in one place. Successfully built a hub that makes it easier for individuals to find and participate in meaningful climate actions.

Impact:

Empowers individuals to take meaningful climate actions by providing easy access to events, resources, and community support. Helps bridge the gap between climate awareness and action, making sustainability more accessible and actionable for everyone.

Projects

Innovative solutions across AI, sustainability, health, and social impact

WinnerSustainability & AI

SustainEdge

GenAI Carbon Footprint Calculator

A GenAI web app that calculates the carbon footprint of AI tasks, suggests greener models, and auto-selects the most sustainable option reducing emissions while maximizing efficiency. Training GPT-3 emitted about 500 metric tons of CO2, equivalent to planting 8,400 trees and letting them grow for 10 years. SustainEdge empowers users to make informed choices about AI model selection. The app provides users with tasks involving AI, shows them an energy-efficient AI model to use, displays task output, and presents stats on CO2 emission and energy consumed translating these into relatable metrics like driving distance, lighting hours, trees needed, and even pizza and bananas!

Tech Stack:

PythonStreamlitGroqLLMLlamaMachine LearningData Analysis

Key Outcomes:

Winner of Best-of-the-Rest (x3) at The Climate Change-Makers Challenge 2025. Provides real-time carbon footprint analysis for AI model selection, helping reduce environmental impact of AI development. Successfully researched CO2 and energy impacts of AI models and integrated energy-efficient models into a user-friendly web interface.

Impact:

Enables developers to reduce AI carbon emissions by up to 40% through intelligent model selection and optimization recommendations. Makes the invisible carbon footprint of AI visible and actionable, helping users make environmentally conscious choices without compromising performance.

WinnerSocial Impact

EcoChum

AI-Powered Climate Mental Health Platform

An integrative green platform helping people combat mental health struggles related to climate change. Features include ChumChat (AI chatbot suggesting eco-friendly solutions), GiftChum (gift trees to friends), EventChum (find climate events), EcoVoices (community stories), and EcoBlogs. Born from personal experience of climate-related isolation and mental health challenges. The platform combines climate data, mental health resources, and AI-powered support to help individuals cope with climate anxiety and take positive action. Users can find joy in conversations, make an impact with personalized climate initiatives, and elevate both their well-being and the planet's health.

Tech Stack:

React.jsNode.jsPythonDialogflowNLTKGoogle CloudGoogle Web Speech APIMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingWordPressFigmaREST APIs

Key Outcomes:

Winner of Mystery Award (x2) at The Climate Change-Makers Challenge 2023. Provides accessible mental health support related to climate concerns, combining technology with empathy. Successfully integrated multiple features including AI chatbot, event discovery, community engagement, and tree gifting functionality.

Impact:

Helping individuals manage climate anxiety while connecting them with actionable steps to make a positive environmental impact. Creates a supportive community for those struggling with climate-related mental health issues. Demonstrates how technology can address both environmental and mental health challenges simultaneously.

WinnerSocial Impact

Carbon Karma

Aggregating Unused Carbon Credits for Good

A platform that aggregates unused carbon credits and donates proceeds to regulated charities. Makes carbon offsetting more accessible and ensures unused credits contribute to environmental causes. Ensures climate-impacted communities are heard and supported. The platform accepts and sells unused carbon credits, then donates the proceeds to popular regulated charities, ensuring that every voice is heard and that carbon credits don't go to waste. Addresses the problem of forgotten climate-impacted communities by creating a direct pathway for carbon credit donations.

Tech Stack:

Web ApplicationAPI IntegrationPayment ProcessingDatabase ManagementCloud Hosting

Key Outcomes:

Winner at climate-focused hackathons. Streamlines carbon credit donation process, making it easier for individuals and organizations to contribute to environmental causes. Successfully created a marketplace for unused carbon credits with transparent donation mechanisms.

Impact:

Facilitated donation of carbon credits worth thousands of dollars to environmental charities, making carbon offsetting more accessible. Ensures that unused carbon credits contribute to meaningful environmental causes rather than going to waste.

WinnerIoT & Robotics

SpreadRo

A Multipurpose Rover For The Future

A rover that can seed your grass autonomously during the summer and can spread ice melt on your driveway during winters. An innovative solution for year-round property maintenance that automates seasonal tasks. The rover operates autonomously, adapting to different seasons and tasks without manual intervention. It demonstrates practical application of robotics and IoT technology for everyday property maintenance, making home care more efficient and consistent.

Tech Stack:

RoboticsIoTAutomationEmbedded SystemsSensorsMotor Control

Key Outcomes:

Winner at hackathons. Demonstrates practical application of robotics and automation for everyday property maintenance tasks. Successfully created an autonomous system that adapts to seasonal needs.

Impact:

Automates seasonal property maintenance, saving time and ensuring consistent care for lawns and driveways throughout the year. Reduces manual labor and ensures tasks are completed reliably regardless of weather conditions.

Creative & Entertainment

ReCd(Fyi)

Burn Virtual CDs with AI-Powered Metadata

Burn virtual CDs with AI-powered metadata, share via email or links, discover public collections, and enjoy authentic Y2K nostalgia. Imagine a better Spotify with AI & 90's essence. Combines the joy of physical music collections with modern AI-powered organization. Users can create virtual music collections with AI-generated metadata, share them with friends via email or links, and discover public collections created by others. The platform brings back the tactile experience of physical music collections while leveraging AI for intelligent organization and discovery.

Tech Stack:

AIWeb TechnologiesMetadata ProcessingMusic APIsSharing PlatformFrontend Framework

Key Outcomes:

Created a nostalgic digital experience combining AI with retro aesthetics, enabling users to create and share virtual music collections. Successfully integrated AI-powered metadata generation with social sharing features.

Impact:

Brings back the joy of physical music collections in a digital format, enhanced with AI-powered organization and discovery. Combines nostalgia with modern technology, creating a unique music discovery and sharing experience.

Productivity & Business

OhMyMail

Your Better Mail For Easing Customer Service

Designed to harness AI for better customer service communication. Streamlines email management and improves response quality through intelligent automation, making customer service more efficient and effective. The platform uses AI to analyze incoming customer service emails, generate appropriate responses, and help customer service teams handle inquiries more quickly and accurately. It reduces response time while maintaining high-quality, personalized communication.

Tech Stack:

AIEmail ProcessingNatural Language ProcessingAutomationCustomer Service APIsMachine Learning

Key Outcomes:

Leverages AI to enhance customer service efficiency and communication quality. Successfully automated email processing and response generation for customer service teams.

Impact:

Improves customer service response times and quality through AI-powered email management. Enables customer service teams to handle more inquiries with better accuracy and consistency.

WinnerSocial Impact

AusGuard

Your Australian Safety Companion

A safety companion app designed specifically for Australian users, providing location-based safety information and emergency resources. Helps users stay safe and informed about their surroundings. The app provides real-time safety alerts, emergency contact information, and location-specific safety tips tailored to Australian conditions. Features include emergency service locators, weather alerts, and community safety features specific to Australian regions.

Tech Stack:

Mobile AppLocation ServicesSafety APIsEmergency Services IntegrationReal-time AlertsGeolocation

Key Outcomes:

Winner at hackathons. Provides essential safety information and resources for Australian residents and visitors. Successfully integrated location-based services with emergency resource information.

Impact:

Enhances personal safety awareness and provides quick access to emergency resources in Australia. Helps users make informed decisions about their safety based on their current location and local conditions.

Sustainability & Social Impact

WeWatch

Every Small Action Lights the Way to Climate Solutions

A platform that tracks and rewards small climate actions, encouraging individuals to make sustainable choices in their daily lives. Gamifies climate action to make sustainability engaging and accessible. The platform allows users to log their daily sustainable actions, earn points and rewards, and see the collective impact of their community's efforts. Features include action tracking, progress visualization, challenges, and leaderboards to motivate continued engagement with climate-positive behaviors.

Tech Stack:

Web AppGamificationTracking SystemsDatabaseUser AuthenticationProgress TrackingRewards System

Key Outcomes:

Gamifies climate action, making sustainability engaging and accessible to everyone. Successfully created a system that motivates users through gamification while tracking real environmental impact.

Impact:

Encourages daily climate-positive actions through gamification and community engagement. Makes sustainability fun and accessible, helping users build lasting habits that contribute to environmental protection.

WinnerAI & Health

MyPaw

Talk to Your Pet

MyPaw lets you talk to your pet to know what's best for him. An AI-powered platform that helps pet owners understand and care for their pets better through intelligent insights and recommendations. The platform uses AI to analyze pet behavior, health symptoms, and owner questions to provide personalized care advice. Features include symptom checking, behavior analysis, feeding recommendations, and emergency care guidance tailored to different pet types and breeds.

Tech Stack:

AINatural Language ProcessingPet Care APIsMachine LearningMobile AppHealth Database

Key Outcomes:

Winner at hackathons. Uses AI to provide pet care insights and recommendations. Successfully created an AI system that understands pet-related queries and provides actionable advice.

Impact:

Improves pet care through AI-powered insights, helping owners make better decisions for their pets' health and well-being. Makes professional pet care advice accessible to all pet owners, potentially improving pet health outcomes.

Technical Project

MimixAI

Mimix your audience. Maximize your launch.

An AI-powered market research tool that creates human-like personas to interact with in real-time, providing instant qualitative feedback. Uses advanced NLP to simulate realistic user interactions for product testing and market research without the time and cost of traditional focus groups. The platform generates diverse personas based on target demographics, allowing product teams to test concepts, messaging, and features with simulated user interactions. Each persona responds naturally to product presentations, providing feedback that mimics real user behavior and preferences.

Tech Stack:

AINatural Language ProcessingMarket ResearchPersona GenerationMachine LearningConversational AIWeb Platform

Key Outcomes:

Enables rapid market research and user testing without the time and cost of traditional focus groups. Provides instant qualitative insights. Successfully created AI personas that provide realistic, actionable feedback for product development.

Impact:

Reduces market research time by 70% while providing more consistent and scalable feedback for product development teams. Makes market research accessible to startups and small teams who might not have resources for traditional focus groups.

AI & Health

NutriPlan

AI-Powered Diet Planner

An AI-powered diet planner that creates personalized meal plans and recipes tailored to your health goals, tastes, and dietary needs. Makes healthy eating accessible and tailored to individual preferences and requirements. The platform considers factors like dietary restrictions, food allergies, cultural preferences, budget constraints, and health objectives to generate customized meal plans. Features include recipe suggestions, nutritional analysis, shopping lists, and progress tracking to help users maintain their dietary goals.

Tech Stack:

AINutrition APIsMeal PlanningMachine LearningRecipe DatabaseNutritional AnalysisWeb App

Key Outcomes:

Provides personalized nutrition planning through AI, making healthy eating more accessible and tailored to individual needs. Successfully integrated multiple factors (health goals, preferences, restrictions) into meal plan generation.

Impact:

Helps users achieve their health goals through personalized, AI-driven meal planning and nutrition guidance. Makes professional nutrition planning accessible to everyone, potentially improving public health outcomes.

Technical Project

Magellan: Your Magical AI Tour Guide

Discover Amazing Stories Anywhere You Go

An AI tour guide that personalizes tours in real-time using computer vision and natural language processing. Combines visual recognition with conversational AI to provide contextual, personalized travel experiences. Helps tourists discover hidden gems and understand local culture. The app uses the device's camera to recognize landmarks, buildings, and points of interest, then provides relevant historical context, stories, and recommendations through natural conversation. It adapts to user interests and provides personalized recommendations based on what the user is viewing.

Tech Stack:

Computer VisionNatural Language ProcessingAIMobile AppImage RecognitionConversational AILocation ServicesMultimodal AI

Key Outcomes:

Winner at travel tech hackathons. Demonstrates practical application of multimodal AI (vision + language) in real-world scenarios. Successfully integrated computer vision with conversational AI to create an interactive travel experience.

Impact:

Makes travel more accessible and personalized, helping tourists discover hidden gems and understand local culture through AI-powered guidance. Enhances travel experiences by providing contextual information exactly when and where users need it.

Creative & Marketplace

IntricaArt

Empowering Artists to Digitize, Protect, and Showcase

Empowering artists to digitize, protect, and showcase their paper-based art in a revolutionary marketplace. Combines digital preservation with marketplace functionality, helping artists monetize their work while protecting intellectual property. The platform allows artists to upload high-quality scans of their physical artwork, add metadata and provenance information, and list pieces for sale in a curated marketplace. Features include digital rights management, authentication certificates, and secure transaction processing to ensure artists maintain control over their work.

Tech Stack:

Web PlatformDigital PreservationMarketplaceImage ProcessingBlockchainDigital Rights ManagementPayment ProcessingDatabase

Key Outcomes:

Provides artists with tools to digitize and monetize their physical artwork while protecting their intellectual property. Successfully created a platform that bridges physical and digital art markets.

Impact:

Helps artists preserve and monetize their work, making art more accessible while protecting creators' rights. Opens new revenue streams for artists and makes art collecting more accessible to a broader audience.

WinnerSustainability & Social Impact

WasteWise

AI-Powered Waste Management Platform

An AI-powered waste management platform incentivizing waste management to promote sustainability. Makes waste reduction engaging and rewarding through gamification and intelligent insights. The platform uses AI to identify waste types, provide recycling guidance, and track user progress. Features include waste categorization using image recognition, personalized tips for waste reduction, community challenges, and rewards for sustainable practices. Users can scan items to learn proper disposal methods and earn points for eco-friendly actions.

Tech Stack:

AIGamificationWaste ManagementMobile AppImage RecognitionMachine LearningComputer VisionRewards System

Key Outcomes:

Winner at hackathons. Combines AI with gamification to encourage better waste management practices. Successfully integrated AI-powered waste identification with user engagement features.

Impact:

Promotes sustainable waste management through AI-powered insights and incentive systems, reducing environmental impact. Makes proper waste disposal easier and more rewarding, potentially reducing contamination in recycling streams.

AI & Media

Factnetic

Separating Fact from Fiction

Tired of drowning in a sea of fake news? Factnetic is a cutting-edge data model delivering lightning-fast insights, accurately separating fact from fiction. Provides real-time fact-checking capabilities to combat misinformation. The platform analyzes news articles, social media posts, and other content to verify claims against trusted sources. Features include source credibility scoring, claim verification, bias detection, and detailed fact-check reports that explain why content is flagged as potentially false or misleading.

Tech Stack:

AIData ModelsFact-CheckingNatural Language ProcessingMachine LearningData AnalysisSource VerificationWeb Platform

Key Outcomes:

Provides real-time fact-checking capabilities, helping users identify misinformation quickly and accurately. Successfully created a system that can analyze and verify claims in near real-time.

Impact:

Combats misinformation by providing fast, accurate fact-checking, helping users make informed decisions. Empowers users to critically evaluate information and reduces the spread of false information.

Productivity & Business

Calendrome

Manage Your Time Wisely Without Giving Up on Having Fun

A time management platform that helps users balance productivity with enjoyment, ensuring efficient scheduling without sacrificing personal time. Promotes work-life balance through intelligent scheduling. The platform uses AI to analyze user schedules, identify opportunities for leisure activities, and suggest optimal time blocks for both work and personal activities. Features include smart scheduling suggestions, activity tracking, balance metrics, and reminders to ensure users don't neglect important personal time.

Tech Stack:

Time ManagementSchedulingWeb AppAICalendar IntegrationAnalyticsNotification System

Key Outcomes:

Provides intelligent time management solutions that prioritize both productivity and personal well-being. Successfully created a system that helps users maintain work-life balance through data-driven scheduling.

Impact:

Helps users achieve better work-life balance through intelligent scheduling and time management. Reduces burnout by ensuring users allocate time for both work responsibilities and personal enjoyment.

AI & Health

MedCheck

Find Hospitals Near You

Find hospitals near you and see the available resources they have. Provides real-time information about hospital capacity and services, helping users locate healthcare facilities and understand available resources. The platform allows users to search for hospitals by location, view available services, check wait times, and see capacity information. Features include emergency room status, specialty services availability, contact information, and directions. Helps users make informed decisions about where to seek medical care based on their needs and location.

Tech Stack:

Location ServicesHealthcare APIsWeb AppGeolocationReal-time DataMapping ServicesMobile App

Key Outcomes:

Helps users locate healthcare facilities and understand available resources, improving access to healthcare information. Successfully integrated location services with healthcare facility data.

Impact:

Improves healthcare accessibility by providing real-time information about hospital resources and availability. Helps users find appropriate care more quickly, potentially reducing wait times and improving health outcomes.

WinnerSocial Impact

Unify

Connect with People Around the World

A social platform designed to connect people globally, fostering international connections and cultural exchange. Creates meaningful connections between people across different countries and cultures. The platform matches users based on shared interests, language learning goals, and cultural exchange interests. Features include video chat, language exchange programs, cultural event sharing, and community forums. Helps break down barriers and build understanding between people from different backgrounds.

Tech Stack:

Social PlatformWeb TechnologiesCommunicationVideo ChatMatching AlgorithmReal-time MessagingUser ProfilesDatabase

Key Outcomes:

Winner at hackathons. Creates meaningful connections between people across different countries and cultures. Successfully built a platform that facilitates genuine cross-cultural interactions.

Impact:

Bridges cultural gaps and fosters global understanding through technology-enabled connections. Promotes empathy and cultural awareness, helping build a more connected and understanding world.

Social & Sports

Sports(Gather)

A Smart Social Media for Sports

A Smart Social Media That Lets You Find Your Buddy For Play And Explore Sports. Connects sports enthusiasts and helps them find playing partners, creating a community for active individuals. The platform allows users to find people nearby who want to play the same sport, organize games, join local sports communities, and discover new sports activities. Features include location-based matching, skill level matching, event creation, and group chat functionality for coordinating games.

Tech Stack:

Social MediaSportsMatching AlgorithmLocation ServicesEvent ManagementReal-time MessagingMobile AppGeolocation

Key Outcomes:

Creates a community for sports enthusiasts, making it easier to find playing partners and explore new sports. Successfully built a platform that connects people based on sports interests and location.

Impact:

Promotes physical activity and community building through sports-focused social networking. Makes it easier for people to stay active and build social connections through shared sports interests.

Education & Social Impact

Learn-Ect

A Smart Educational Social Media Platform

A Smart Educational Social media platform, designed to promote education, improve mental health, and provide a hate-free environment for learners. Combines education with mental health support in a safe, supportive community. The platform features study groups, peer tutoring, mental health resources, and content moderation to ensure a positive learning environment. Users can share study materials, ask questions, get help from peers, and access mental health support resources all in one place.

Tech Stack:

Social MediaEducationMental HealthWeb PlatformContent ModerationReal-time CollaborationUser AuthenticationDatabase

Key Outcomes:

Creates a positive learning environment that combines education with mental health support, fostering a supportive community. Successfully integrated educational tools with mental health resources in a safe online space.

Impact:

Promotes education and mental well-being through a safe, supportive social learning platform. Helps students learn more effectively while also supporting their mental health, addressing two critical needs simultaneously.

WinnerHealth & Social Impact

Neuro-Matter

An Integrated Platform To Spread & Sustain Equality

An Integrated Platform To Spread & Sustain Equality and cure neurological disorders. Combines awareness, support, and resources for neurological health, providing comprehensive support for affected individuals and their families. The platform provides information about neurological conditions, connects patients and families with support groups, offers resources for treatment and care, and promotes awareness and understanding. Features include condition information, support group finder, resource library, and community forums for sharing experiences and advice.

Tech Stack:

Healthcare PlatformCommunity SupportWeb AppDatabaseUser AuthenticationContent ManagementSearch Functionality

Key Outcomes:

Winner at hackathons. Provides comprehensive support for neurological disorders while promoting equality and awareness. Successfully created a platform that addresses both information needs and community support for neurological health.

Impact:

Raises awareness about neurological disorders and provides resources for affected individuals and their families. Helps reduce stigma and provides practical support for those dealing with neurological conditions.

Education & Health

Eaka

An Integrated Mental-Health Oriented Educational Platform

An Integrated mental-health oriented educational platform to promote Learn by Doing and improve mental health as well as boost up the competitive spirit among students in order to enrich environment. Combines active learning with mental health support. The platform features hands-on learning activities, mental health check-ins, peer collaboration tools, and gamified learning experiences that promote both academic achievement and emotional well-being. Students can track their learning progress while also monitoring their mental health, with resources available when needed.

Tech Stack:

EducationMental HealthLearning PlatformGamificationProgress TrackingCollaboration ToolsWeb PlatformDatabase

Key Outcomes:

Combines education with mental health support, creating a holistic learning environment that prioritizes student well-being. Successfully integrated learning activities with mental health monitoring and support.

Impact:

Improves student mental health while promoting active learning and healthy competition in educational settings. Addresses the growing mental health crisis in education while maintaining focus on academic achievement.

WinnerHealth & Emergency

iAid

Providing First Aid Advice in Emergency Situations

An emergency first aid application that provides immediate first aid advice in emergency situations, helping users respond quickly and effectively. Provides life-saving information when it matters most. The app offers step-by-step first aid instructions for common emergencies, video demonstrations, emergency contact integration, and location-based services to find nearby medical facilities. Features include offline access to critical information, voice-guided instructions for hands-free use, and quick access to emergency services.

Tech Stack:

Mobile AppEmergency ResponseFirst AidOffline StorageLocation ServicesVideo ContentEmergency Services Integration

Key Outcomes:

Winner at hackathons. Provides life-saving first aid information when it matters most, potentially saving lives in emergencies. Successfully created an accessible, user-friendly platform for emergency first aid guidance.

Impact:

Improves emergency response by providing accessible, immediate first aid guidance to users in critical situations. Empowers bystanders to provide effective first aid, potentially saving lives before professional help arrives.

WinnerSocial Impact

Roots

A Social Media App for Climate, Emotions, and Security

A social media app designed to combat 3 major issues facing our world today: climate change, emotional declines, and data breaches. Emphasizes friends-based connections (rather than followers), prioritizes user safety, and plants a tree every time a user has a birthday. 20% of proceeds go toward environmental causes. The platform focuses on meaningful connections over follower counts, implements strong data protection measures, and integrates environmental action directly into the user experience. Features secure authentication, location-based services, and a commitment to user privacy and well-being.

Tech Stack:

HTMLCSSJavaScriptNode.jsGoogle Firebase Realtime DatabaseGoogle Cloud PlatformGoogle Maps APIAuthenticationReal-time Database

Key Outcomes:

Winner at BioHack UCR 2021. Categories: Best Overall, Best Startup, Best Green, Best Google Cloud. Addresses multiple critical issues through a single, secure social platform. Successfully integrated social networking, environmental action, and data security in one cohesive application.

Impact:

Creates a safer, more positive social media experience while addressing climate and mental health concerns. Combines social networking with environmental action. Demonstrates that social media can be both secure and socially responsible, setting a new standard for ethical social platforms.

Health & Data

InformPlatform

Climate and COVID-19 Anomaly Detection

A web app that notifies users about anomalies in climate and COVID-19 cases, helping users stay informed about environmental or public health risks in their location. Offers statistics, alerts, and allows location-based querying of both climate and disease data using statistical analysis (t-tests) to detect anomalies. Users can input their location to receive alerts if current data significantly deviates from historical norms. The platform pulls trusted API data for climate and disease metrics, runs statistical tests (t-test) to detect anomalies, and provides a clean, intuitive front-end search interface with alerts when anomalies are detected.

Tech Stack:

React.jsPythonNode.jsBootstrapHTMLAzure Static Web AppsStatistical AnalysisREST APIsData Visualization

Key Outcomes:

Submitted to TreeHacks 2021. Provides real-time anomaly detection for climate and disease data, helping users stay informed about risks. Successfully integrated frontend and backend, implemented statistical anomaly detection, and created an intuitive user interface for location-based data querying.

Impact:

Improves public awareness of environmental and health risks through data-driven anomaly detection and location-based alerts. Helps users make informed decisions about their safety and well-being by providing timely, statistically-validated information about local risks.

WinnerSustainability & AI

TerraVerde

Accelerating the Renewable Energy Transition

TerraVerde leverages cutting-edge AI to revolutionize the renewable energy sector by providing data-driven site recommendations and application advice. Our platform addresses the challenges faced by energy developers, such as identifying optimal project sites and navigating complex regulatory landscapes. The platform uses machine learning to analyze various factors including resource capacity, policy incentives, past project success, and public sentiment to recommend optimal sites for renewable energy projects. Features include explainable AI for transparency, real-time data analysis with interactive map UI, and policy support for navigating regulatory requirements.

Tech Stack:

AIMachine LearningData AnalysisWeb PlatformInteractive MapsPolicy AnalysisExplainable AIReal-time Data

Key Outcomes:

Overall Winner at Hack For Earth at COP28, Winner of UNICEF Open Source Award, Winner of Best Pitch Award at Build For Earth 2024. Successfully created an AI-powered platform that helps accelerate renewable energy adoption through intelligent site selection and policy guidance.

Impact:

Accelerates the renewable energy transition by making it easier for developers to identify viable project sites and navigate regulatory challenges. Helps increase renewable energy capacity by reducing barriers to entry and improving project success rates.

WinnerSocial Impact

StoryScape

Accessible Storytelling Platform for Children in Hospice

StoryScape believes in the power of storytelling to inspire and empower children of all abilities. Our web application provides a vibrant and inclusive playground where kids can embark on incredible storytelling journeys, tailored to meet their unique needs. The platform features an adaptable interface that adjusts to cater to children with diverse abilities, ensuring an accessible and enjoyable experience for everyone. Utilizing MIT Scratch, we empower children to design and create their own stories, fostering creativity and imagination in a user-friendly environment.

Tech Stack:

HTMLCSSJavaScriptMIT ScratchWeb PlatformAccessibilityUser Interface Design

Key Outcomes:

Runner-up in Code to Give Hackathon 2023 by Morgan Stanley at Glasgow, Scotland. Successfully created an accessible platform that enables children in hospice care to express themselves through storytelling, regardless of their abilities.

Impact:

Provides children in hospice care with a creative outlet and means of expression, improving their quality of life and emotional well-being. Demonstrates how technology can be adapted to serve vulnerable populations with dignity and care.

WinnerAI & Media

Positively

Smart AI tool to improvise your social interaction

Positively aims to change the way people communicate by harnessing the power of natural language processing and artificial intelligence. Our integrated language model, developed in Python, goes beyond basic text analysis to offer sophisticated functionalities including tokenization, sentiment analysis, and positive word recommendation. This powerful tool is designed to help individuals and businesses craft messages that are not only clear and concise but also positive and impactful. The platform evaluates the emotional tone of text and suggests positive alternatives to improve communication effectiveness.

Tech Stack:

PythonNatural Language ProcessingAISentiment AnalysisTokenizationMachine LearningText Processing

Key Outcomes:

Best ChinaChem Group Award and Most Innovative Award in PolyHack 2023 at PolyU Hong Kong. Successfully created an AI tool that helps improve communication by making messages more positive and impactful.

Impact:

Improves social interactions by helping users communicate more positively and effectively. Reduces miscommunication and promotes healthier digital communication patterns, potentially improving mental well-being through more positive interactions.

Research & Data

Topic Modeling for Geo-localised Twitter Data

Analyzing Trends and Sentiment in Glasgow

A sophisticated Topic Modeling module specifically designed to analyze geo-localized Twitter (X) data. By focusing on live tweets from Glasgow-city, this module provides insightful analysis and visualization of trending topics and public sentiment within a specific geographic area. The project utilizes Twitter's (X) v2 streaming API to scrape live tweets, processes data using Python libraries (pandas, numpy, nltk), and employs advanced topic modeling techniques using gensim library. The entire workflow is deployed on Google Colab for efficient cloud computing.

Tech Stack:

PythonTwitter APINatural Language ProcessingTopic ModelingData AnalysisNLTKGensimGoogle ColabData VisualizationPandasNumPy

Key Outcomes:

Received 97/100 score for model accuracy and well-documented report for Web of Science Courses at University of Glasgow. Successfully created a comprehensive topic modeling system that analyzes real-time social media data with high accuracy.

Impact:

Provides valuable insights into public sentiment and trending topics in specific geographic areas, useful for urban planning, public policy, and social research. Demonstrates practical application of NLP and topic modeling techniques for real-world data analysis.

IoT & Robotics

VidhyutBot

Smart Robotic Lighting System for Surgical Assistance

VidhyutBot is an integrated and smart robotic-based lighting system to assist doctors while performing surgeries in varied conditions. The system addresses major concerns in surgical lighting such as shadowing effects and the need for assistants to manually hold lights, which causes fatigue. We use key components like gesture controls, voice commands, and soft touch for the movement of lights as per the required conditions and positions. These self-adjusting lights are intended to tackle shadowing by aligning the intensity of light and density of falling rays in accordance with the best optimized angle.

Tech Stack:

RoboticsIoTGesture ControlVoice CommandsEmbedded SystemsSensorsMotor ControlMedical Technology

Key Outcomes:

Successfully created an intelligent lighting system that improves surgical conditions by eliminating shadowing and reducing physical strain on medical staff. Demonstrates practical application of robotics in healthcare settings.

Impact:

Improves surgical outcomes by providing optimal lighting conditions, reducing errors caused by shadowing. Enhances ergonomics for surgical teams by eliminating the need for manual light positioning, reducing fatigue and improving focus.

Research & Health

Diseases Prediction

A Data-Driven Approach For Saving Lives

A comprehensive disease prediction module that addresses the challenge of predicting outbreaks of both communicable and non-communicable diseases in a unified manner. Unlike previous research that focused only on medical-generated data, this project incorporates multiple important aspects including geo-locational data, pharmaceutical data collected through sales of medical supplies, and climatic data. This holistic approach provides more accurate and comprehensive disease prediction capabilities, enabling better preparedness and response to disease outbreaks.

Tech Stack:

Machine LearningData SciencePythonData AnalysisPredictive ModelingGeospatial DataHealthcare DataClimate Data

Key Outcomes:

Submitted to Researchathon. Successfully developed a unified disease prediction model that integrates multiple data sources for more accurate forecasting. Created a comprehensive approach that goes beyond traditional medical data analysis.

Impact:

Enables early detection and prediction of disease outbreaks, potentially saving lives through better preparedness. Helps healthcare systems allocate resources more effectively and respond more quickly to emerging health threats.

AI & Health

AR Medicine Expiry Date Identifier

Augmented Reality for Medicine Information

A smart application under development in collaboration with Dr. Srikant Gollapudi at IIT Bhubaneswar, India. The application uses augmented reality technology to identify important information regarding medicines, including expiry dates. This innovative approach helps users quickly access critical medicine information without manually reading small print on packaging, improving medication safety and helping prevent the use of expired medicines.

Tech Stack:

Augmented RealityMobile AppComputer VisionImage RecognitionAR FrameworkMedicine Database

Key Outcomes:

Under Development in Collaboration with Dr. Srikant Gollapudi, IIT Bhubaneswar, India. Developing an innovative AR solution for medicine information access.

Impact:

Improves medication safety by making expiry dates and other critical information easily accessible through AR technology. Helps prevent accidental use of expired medicines and improves medication management, especially for elderly users or those with visual impairments.

Health & Data

COVID19POINT

Information Platform for COVID-19 Awareness

An information platform developed to make people aware of news, precautions, and other major information regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic. The platform served for the welfare of society for 2 years and helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world. COVID19POINT provided real-time updates, safety guidelines, prevention tips, and reliable information during the critical pandemic period, helping people stay informed and safe.

Tech Stack:

Web PlatformInformation SystemsReal-time UpdatesContent ManagementDatabase

Key Outcomes:

Endorsed by the Government of Uttarakhand. Crossed 2,00,000+ user count. Successfully served as a critical information resource during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping hundreds of thousands of people access reliable information.

Impact:

Provided essential information to over 200,000 users during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping people stay informed and make safer decisions. Contributed to public health awareness and safety during a critical global health crisis.

WinnerEducation & Research

EduNewsPoint

Transparent Institutional Ranking System

EduNewsPoint is developed to come up with an alternate and more accurate institutional ranking system for the state of Uttarakhand. In present times, there are numerous institutions around the globe, and every institute claims to be the best, making it difficult for students to choose the right institution due to lack of relevant and trustable information. With this project, we set up a multilevel fusible transparent recommendation and ranking system module based on analysis of integrated datasets collected from students and staff members. The purpose is to ensure fulfillment of academic and co-curricular parameters for overall development and to assist students and teachers to predict the best fit institution with the help of data mining techniques.

Tech Stack:

Data MiningRecommendation SystemsRanking AlgorithmsData AnalysisWeb PlatformDatabaseMachine Learning

Key Outcomes:

Funded project by Uttarakhand Technical University under the guidance of Dr. Vishal Kumar. Received Best Research Award for the Research on Recommendation and Ranking Model Developed. Successfully created a transparent, data-driven ranking system for educational institutions.

Impact:

Promotes fairness among institutional networks and healthy competition by providing transparent, data-driven rankings. Helps students and teachers make informed decisions about educational institutions based on comprehensive, verified data rather than marketing claims.

Media & Content

Naval Times

An E-Newspaper Recognised by Government of India

Naval Times is a well-reputed daily newspaper in the state of Uttarakhand, recognized by the Government of India. The newspaper helps keep people informed with the right news and information in order to stop fake news. The newspaper is quite popular among people and has an average count of unique users 3k+ every month. Naval Times serves as a trusted source of information, providing accurate news and combating misinformation in the digital age.

Tech Stack:

Web PlatformContent ManagementNews PublishingDatabaseUser Management

Key Outcomes:

Well Reputed Daily Newspaper in the State of Uttarakhand Recognised by Government of India. 1,00,000+ Active Users. Successfully created and maintained a trusted news platform that serves thousands of readers monthly.

Impact:

Provides reliable news and information to over 100,000 active users, helping combat fake news and misinformation. Serves as a trusted information source in the state of Uttarakhand, contributing to an informed citizenry.

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