Arjun
Vijay

Floating Solar Panel Stabilization

A laboratory-scale floating photovoltaic stabilization system that actively compensates for wave-induced motion. Waves tilt a floating panel away from the sun and reduce the irradiance it collects, but a stabilizer also draws power. The project asks whether the extra electrical energy recovered can exceed the energy the stabilization consumes.

Fibre Optics Laser Efficiency Research

I am writing a physics research article on optimizing the electrical-to-optical energy efficiency of 1550 nm laser performance in fibre optics through defect-engineered one-dimensional photonic crystals, guided by my Physics teacher, Dr. Vinod Chacko.

Fibre-optic links commonly operate near 1550 nm, where glass fibre loses the least light. A one-dimensional photonic crystal is a stack of alternating thin layers that controls which wavelengths pass. Introducing a deliberate defect into the stack opens a narrow transmission feature, which can be tuned toward a target wavelength. The work models these defect structures to maximize energy efficiency and optical transmission output.

Electronic Engineering Intern, Breezy

I worked on an autonomous commercial glass-panel cleaning robot within the Electronic Engineering and Hardware Integration team. The work covered both mechanical and electrical decisions: selecting drive motors, linear actuators, suspension systems, ball castors, power-distribution components and drivetrain configurations.

The selections were driven by calculations of motor torque, voltage, power, traction, acceleration and maximum speed, along with centre of mass, ground clearance, actuator stroke and overall stability. I prototyped custom hardware, weighed drivetrain and suspension trade-offs, took part in design reviews, and worked with the software team on ROS 2 and ros2_control integration.

STEM Product Design Intern, LifeLab

I proposed around 10 STEM kit concepts and evaluated each for feasibility, cost, materials and originality before narrowing the list. The selected kit is a solar-powered hat fan, developed for under INR 200 per unit. I built detailed Fusion 360 CAD models with dimensions, connectors and component specifications, sourced the parts, coordinated procurement and factory assembly, and supported production of the final DIY kit for underprivileged youth.

Robotics and Electronics, EduPrime

An eight-year programme covering C++, circuit design, embedded systems, microcontrollers and robot construction. It is the base for the later projects above.

Grade Representative, Student Council

Elected Grade Representative in Grade 10, acting as liaison between students and administration on academic, personal and policy matters. Led the Vending Machine Management Committee and contributed to Student Council event planning.

Yantra Gyaan

A free, 20-video Hindi robotics course for underserved Indian youth: 16 foundational lessons and 4 low-cost DIY projects built from household materials, with affordable alternatives to commercial components throughout.

I researched, recorded, edited and published every lesson, and the hardest part was translating technical ideas into plain Hindi for beginners. It also improved my conversational Hindi.

Artificial Intelligence Club

Founded the school's first AI Club, open to Grades 6 to 12, with weekly sessions for 10+ students through the first semester. I wrote a project-based curriculum covering computer science and machine-learning concepts, with hands-on projects.