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VIHAN VERMA

Student Innovator and maker

Passionate about AI, Healthcare and Space Tech

Founder of sleepsmart

Vihan Verma

Grade XII, Delhi Public School Bopal, Ahmedabad, GJ

I am a passionate technology innovator exploring the intersection of engineering, healthcare, and AI. From 3D-printed prototypes to brainwave-based sleep analysis systems, I love transforming ideas into practical, impactful solutions through code, creativity, and design.

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About Me

PASSION | purpose | IMPACT

What if every breakthrough began with a question? What if the impossible was simply the next step in a journey? I’m not waiting for answers - I’m out there creating them.

As a high school senior, I’m working on ideas that could transform how we live and work. My current endeavors? An APAP device to make sleep therapy accessible and a clinostat for plant growth research in microgravity - the missing cue for an aspiring space-faring nation. These aren’t just ideas - they’re the foundation for something bigger.

But technology isn’t my only canvas. I also teach Computer Science at BPA (Blind People's Association), where I get to inspire the next generation of thinkers and problem-solvers. From Chess training to hands-on coding projects, I’m all about helping others unlock their potential.

Where do I go from here? Straight towards the future - where AI and engineering solve real-world problems in healthcare and space technology. Because I don’t believe in waiting for change - I believe in making it happen.

Projects

professional exposure
Automatic Positive Airway Pressure (APAP) Device for Sleep Apnea

Designed and developed a low-cost APAP (Automatic Positive Airway Pressure) system to support individuals with sleep apnea. The 3D printed prototype uses a smart-phone as the central processing unit for breathing pattern analysis and adaptive pressure  control alongwith integrated pressure sensor, custom 3D-printed flow sensor and an air pump to dynamically regulate airflow. This innovation is now part of SleepSmart, an initiative to make sleep health solutions affordable and accessible.

Clinostat for Micro-gravity Simulation

Built a working clinostat model to simulate microgravity by rotating biological samples, enabling studies on plant and cell responses to altered gravitational conditions. Designed with 2-axis rotation, simplicity, and adaptability for future biological experiments. Awarded the Nagarathna Memorial Grant (₹15,000) to advance the research.

Secured Communication Using Light Polarization

Created a prototype system for transmitting binary messages using polarized light to demonstrate principles of secure optical communication. Designed custom polarizer setups and receivers to decode signals, ensuring message confidentiality.

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AI-Based Mental Health App for Adolescents

Developed an AI-driven mobile app using MIT App Inventor to provide mental health support. Integrated mood tracking, AI chat for introspection & a therapist-like assistant powered by ChatGPT API. Emphasized accessibility & emotional well-being for teens and young adults.

Drone Development in School

Contributed to the design, assembly, and testing of a multi-rotor drone as part of a collaborative school project. Involved in hardware integration, flight stability testing, and controller programming. The project emphasized hands-on STEM learning, aerodynamics, and teamwork.

Grants

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Appreciated to continue working
MAY 2025
Nagarathna Memorial Grant

awarded a grant of ₹15,000 for the development and demonstration of a Clinostat Microgravity Simulator. Click here for details.

Publications

Research papers

“Design and Development of a Low-cost Dual Axis Clinostat for Ground-Based Microgravity Simulation” SYSCON 2026 – The 20th Annual IEEE Systems Conference. – Paper under review.

 

“Low Cost Secured Optical Communication Using Light Polarization” SCOPOSIS 2025 – 10th Student’s Conference on Optics and Photonics (SCOP) and 48th Optical Society of India Symposium (OSIS), – Paper accepted for presentation.

 

“Design and Development of a Low-Cost Continuous / Automatic Positive Airway Pressure Device for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management” IJRAR – International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Aug 5, 2025. Click here for DOI.

“Design and Development of a Resource-Efficient Automatic Positive Airway Pressure (APAP) Device Using Mobile-Based Processing” ICEMCSI 2026 – IEEE International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mobile Computing and Sustainable Informatics. – Paper under review.

“AI-Enabled Mobile App Based Intervention for Adolescent Mental Health: An Innovative Approach in the Indian Context” IJRAR – International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Sep 4, 2025. Click Here for DOI.

IP Protection

Patent, design registration & copyright in india

Patent filed for “Resource-Efficient Automatic Positive Airway Pressure Device With Mobile-Based Processing System”

Application Number : 202521104023, filed on Oct 28, 2025. Patent under examination.

ABSTRACT: The present invention relates to a resource-efficient automatic positive airway pressure (APAP) device designed for the treatment of sleep apnea and related respiratory disorders. The device introduces a simplified hardware architecture that minimizes onboard electronics and power consumption by transferring core control and computation tasks to a mobile-based processing unit. The smartphone or mobile device executes real-time monitoring, adaptive pressure control, and data analytics through dedicated software algorithms. This architecture intelligently utilizes the spare processing capacity of the user’s mobile device during nighttime operation, ensuring efficient resource use without additional dedicated processors. By transferring computational functions to the mobile device, the APAP unit reduces onboard electronics, enabling compact design, lower manufacturing costs, and easier maintenance. The system architecture is inherently adaptable for future integration of AI-based predictive and personalized therapy algorithms, enabling continuous improvement through software updates. The mobile interface further facilitates cloud connectivity, data storage, and remote supervision. The device employs a 3D-printed Venturi-based module for differential pressure–based airflow measurement, enhancing precision while minimizing component count. The invention emphasizes energy efficiency, portability, and accessibility, making it particularly suitable for use in regions with limited resources or intermittent power supply. The system thus offers an intelligent, cost-effective, and user-friendly solution for personalized airway pressure therapy.

 

Patent filed for “System for Secured Optical Communication using Light Polarization“

Application Number : 202521071417, filed Jul 28, 2025. Patent details are published in Official Journal of the Patent Office: Issue no: 32/2025 dated 08 Aug 2025.

ABSTRACT: The present invention relates to a system for secure, short-range optical communication using light polarization. It includes a transmitter unit and a receiver unit. Transmitter unit converts user-input decimal numbers into binary, encodes the binary digits into two distinct polarization states of light, and transmits the light signal through free space. Receiver unit detects the incoming light, identifies the polarization states, decodes them back into binary, and displays the corresponding decimal value. This system offers a compact and demonstrable method for secure data transfer using polarization as an encoding scheme.

Patent filed for “Monolithic 3D-Printed Clinostat Sample Box with Integral Hinge and Flexural Latch“

Application Number : 202521084821, filed Sep 7, 2025. Patent details are published in Official Journal of the Patent Office: Issue no: 38/2025 dated 19 Sep 2025.

ABSTRACT: The invention discloses a monolithic 3D-printed clinostat sample box fabricated as a single piece, integrating a body, hinged door, and latch with flexural spring. The hinge is printed in place as a living hinge, while the latch includes a spring-loaded flexure that secures the door without separate springs or pins. The monolithic design improves robustness, reduces contamination points, and simplifies sterilization, providing a low-cost, reusable enclosure for microgravity simulation experiments in clinostats.

Design registration is applied for novel design of 3D printed clinostat. Application number: 467039-001, filed Jul 24, 2025.

Design registration is applied for design of 3D printed Venturi (as flow measurement device) for Positive Airway Pressure Device. Application number: 470906-001, filed Jul 28, 2025.

Design registration is applied for innovative design of 3D printed APAP device. Application number: 475976-001, filed Oct 7, 2025.

Copyright applied for an AI based mental health mobile application developed in MIT App Inventor with Java backend. Copyright applied for app code. Copyright office diary number: SW-37883/2025-CO, filed Sep 19 2025.

Standard Tests

Standard test scores

The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a globally recognized standardized test used for undergraduate college admissions. It evaluates evidence-based reading, writing, and mathematical reasoning skills to access college readiness.

My Score Card
Total Score : 1550 / 1600
Reading and Writing : 750 / 800
Math : 800 / 800 

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a standardized test that measures the English language proficiency of non-native speakers seeking admission to universities and colleges where English is the medium of instruction.

My score card
Total Score : 111 / 120
Reading : 28 / 30
Listening : 30 / 30
Speaking : 26 / 30
Writing : 27 / 30

Covers advanced calculus topics including differentiation, integration, and infinite series, equivalent to two semesters of college calculus.

A calculus-based course covering electrostatics, conductors, circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism.

A calculus-based course covering advanced topics in motion, forces, energy, momentum, and rotational dynamics, equivalent to a first-semester college physics course.

Explores principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole, including national income, inflation, and monetary policy.

Examines the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, including cognition, learning, and human development.

Introduces foundational concepts in mechanics, motion, energy, and waves through inquiry-based learning and problem solving.

Focuses on programming in Java and fundamental concepts of computer science, algorithms, and data structures.

Online Courses

continuous up-scaling
ON GOING
Offered by
Harvard University

CS50: Introduction to Computer Science offered by Harvard University.

APR 2025
Offered by
Pohang University

Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards.

JAN 2024
Offered by
Udemy

Complete Guide to Build IoT from Scratch to Market.

Internship & Training

industrial exposure
JUL 2025
Computer Science Intern – Tusker AI Pvt. Ltd.

At Tusker AI, worked on EEG-based sleep monitoring as part of a biomedical engineering project. Developed programs to acquire EEG signals, preprocess data, and detect potential sleep apnea events. Focused on real-time data handling and signal analysis, contributing to the development of a non-invasive diagnostic tool.

NOV 2024
Bhavi Vigyanik Karyakram (BhaViKa) – Residential program by ISRO and GujCost

8-day residential training program conducted by GujCost (Gujarat Council of Science and Technology) and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) together. There were lectures by eminent scientists  from ISRO, PRL (Physical Research Laboratory) and IPR (Institute of Plasma Research). Visits were also arranged to associated labs .

JUN 2023
Astrodynamics Intern for Space Flight Mechanics – STARLab Surat

30-day project-based training focused on astrodynamics and space mission design at STARLab, Surat. As Team Leader, I coordinated and executed group projects involving rocket launch trajectory design, orbit-raising maneuvers, and lunar landing simulations. Utilized NASA’s GMAT software to model and analyze complete space missions, gaining hands-on experience in orbital mechanics, mission planning & problem-solving.

Programming Skills

tools, IDE & coding languages
  • 90%
    Python

    My proficiency level is above intermediate

  • 75%
    C/C++

    Proficiency level: Expert in C and beginner in C++

  • 75%
    Java

    My proficiency level is: intermediate

  • 90%
    Arduino IDE

    I'm very good in using Arduino IDE.

  • 90%
    MIT App Inventor

    I'm very good in using MIT App Inventor.

  • 80%
    LaTeX

    My proficiency level is intermediate.

  • 90%
    Creo Parametric (3D Modeling Software)

    I'm very good at using Creo Parametric modeling tool.

  • 70%
    GMAT (General Mission Analysis Tool)

    My proficiency level is: Intermediate

Leadership

Roles and responsibilities

Community & Interests

extra-curricular
Computer Science Teacher at Blind People's Association (India)

For almost 3 years now, I have been teaching Computer Science to 10th and 12th grade students at the Blind People's Association (BPA). This ongoing journey has been deeply meaningful, allowing me to support inclusive learning and promote digital literacy among visually impaired students. It is an experience that continues to shape my perspective on accessibility and education.

Spreading Sleep Apnea Awareness in the Society

Through my recent projects focused on respiratory health and sleep quality, i have become passionate about spreading awareness of sleep apnea. By combining data science and biomedical enineering, I aim to contribute to early detection and improved management of this underdiagnosed condition that affects millions in India as well as globally.

This passion has now taken shape as SleepSmart, an initiative I founded to raise awareness and make affordable sleep therapy solutions that are accessible to larger population.

Pickling & Cooking

Cooking is my creative outlet - and pickling, a favourite hobby! I enjoy experimenting with traditional recipes and flavors, often blending local ingredients with a scientific twist to explore food preservation and fermentation techniques.

Sports

Sports have always played an important role in my life. Whether it's badminton, swimming or chess, it helps me maintain focus, discipline, and healthy balance between body and mind. I am also proud to be recognized at the district level in badminton.

Awards

Honors and recognition

Achieved Global Rank 12 and National Rank 3 among more than 3 million participants from over 70 nations in the ICode Global Hackathon 2025 — the world’s largest K12 coding competition, designed to benchmark algorithmic thinking, computational skills and innovation.

Represented DPS Bopal, Ahmedabad in the ZYFEST25 Hackathon, a competitive programming sub-event of Zyfest25, hosted by Zydus School for Excellence.

Won 1st Prize as a team of two, competing against participants from 45+ schools across the state.

The hackathon focused on innovative problem-solving under time constraints.

Awarded Best Model at the Science Model Exhibition organized by PRL, Ahmedabad on National Science Day 2025.

Participation was exclusive to students who cleared the Aruna Lal Scholarship Test, a highly competitive science screening exam. The event recognized innovation, creativity, and scientific rigor in student-designed models.

Won 1st Prize in the Model Making Competition held at Science City, Ahmedabad on the occasion of National Science Day 2025.

Presented a model titled “Secured Communication Using Light Polarization”, demonstrating an innovative approach to data security through optical signal manipulation.

The event was organized by GujCost on the occasion of National Science Day to promote scientific innovation and awareness among young researchers.

Secured 2nd rank in the Gujarat state-level Meteorological Olympiad and was selected to represent the state at the National Meteorological Olympiad 2025, organized by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Science, Govt. of India.

Invited to New Delhi as part of IMD’s 150th Anniversary Celebration, inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on January 17, 2025.

Secured 2nd position (as a team of two) in “APPsolutely Brilliant”, a sub-event of IT Fest 2024, organized by Delhi Public School, Greater Faridabad.

The competition, held across 7 countries, challenged participants to design and develop an AI-based mental health application. Our solution focused on accessible and innovative mental health support using AI technology.

Represented DPS Bopal, Ahmedabad in the ZYFEST24 Hackathon, a competitive programming sub-event of Zyfest24, hosted by Zydus School for Excellence.
Won 3rd Prize as a team of two, competing against participants from 35+ schools across the state.

The hackathon focused on innovative problem-solving and application development under time constraints.

Won the Model Making Competition conducted under the Gaganyaan Outreach Program at Science City, Ahmedabad.

Presented a concept for the Indian Space Station, featuring a spinning hoop-based design to simulate artificial gravity through centripetal force—a creative take on long-term human space habitation.

Achieved this recognition while studying in 9th grade, standing out for originality and scientific depth.

Media

News coverage and publicity

Local news paper (print media and online article)  in Ahmedabad "GUJARAT SAMACHAR" printed an article on my development of Clinostat on 16th September 2025.

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    Vihan Verma
    Student Innovator
    • Age: 17
    • Residence: India
    • Address: Ahmedabad, GJ
    • Phone: +91 78598 80340
    • E-mail: vihanverma2020@gmail.com
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