AI · Research · Code
High school AI & Data Science aspirant building real-world systems — from Mars waste recyclers to sign language translators. Competitive programmer, researcher, NGO founder.
Beyond Just Code.
I'm Naman Chandwani, a high schooler at St. Francis' College with a deep focus on Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, competitive programming, and independent research.
My work sits at the intersection of rigorous algorithms and real-world impact — from designing Mars waste recycling systems to building gesture-based sign language translators.
I also founded Sewasoul, an NGO where I lead 50+ volunteers in monthly drives for orphaned children and injured animals.
Global Recognition.
All India Rank 1
CALICO — UC Berkeley
Top rank across India in UC Berkeley's California Informatics Competition. Global Rank 74, Silver Brick Award.
Global #74 · Silver BrickSecured the highest rank in India at UC Berkeley's CALICO. Placed 74th globally out of thousands of international participants. Awarded the Silver Brick Award for outstanding algorithmic problem-solving.
Global Rank 24
MIT Informatics Tournament
Ranked 24th globally in the High School Division — one of the most prestigious informatics competitions worldwide.
High School DivisionPlaced 24th globally in the MIT Informatics Tournament High School Division. This competition attracts top student programmers worldwide, making this a remarkable achievement.
1st Place
IIT Kanpur AI Hackathon
Won first position at IIT Kanpur's AI for Business Hackathon, competing against college teams from across India.
AI for Business TrackSecured first place at IIT Kanpur's AI for Business Hackathon against premier college teams from across India. Demonstrated exceptional AI solution-building under intense time constraints.
Codeforces Pupil
Codeforces · SPOJ
453-point rating increase to Pupil rank. Top 1000 in Round 1050. 4th place SPOJ Informatics.
Top 1000 · Round 1050Achieved Pupil rank on Codeforces with 453-point rating increase. Ranked in top 1000 globally in Round 1050. Also secured 4th place in SPOJ Informatics competitions.
Selected Works.
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001 · NASA Space Apps
Mars Waste Recycling System
Closed-loop system for 12,600+ kg of inorganic astronaut waste on Mars — converting plastics, metals, foam and EVA into tools, oxygen, and self-healing infrastructure.
002 · Codeday Lucknow
Smart Fire Detection
ESP32 with fire + LM35 sensors. Real-time buzzer/LED alerts with JSON serial comms and Python monitoring backend.
003 · Hardware
Sign Language Translator
Sensor-driven finger pattern mapping converts hand gestures to alphabets in real time for hearing/speech-impaired accessibility.
004 · Codeday Hackathon
Corporate Lifestyle Game
Gamified corporate daily life into an interactive multi-mini-game experience built under hackathon constraints.
005 · Freelance
E-Commerce Platform
Full-stack phone case business site — frontend, backend, payment gateway, and polished animated UX.
Independent Research.
Hybrid Air Purification — TPNM
Working under a Delhi University professor on a novel air purification system. Designed a hybrid combining Triboelectric Photocatalytic Nanofiber Mesh (TPNM) with advanced water filtration to improve indoor air quality and pathogen removal through hybrid physical–chemical mechanisms. Paper in preparation for publication.
Cybersecurity & Modern Threats
Developing a second research paper on cybersecurity vulnerabilities, system security architecture, and modern cyber threat landscapes. Deep exploration of attack vectors, defensive strategies, and the evolving digital infrastructure threat landscape.
Where I've Worked.
2023 — Present
Founder & Director
Sewasoul NGO
- Built and scaled an NGO from scratch to 50+ active volunteers
- Helped orphaned children with donations, essentials, and activity days
- Organized monthly drives supporting injured and abandoned animals
- Raised ₹50,000+ in funding, directly impacting 100+ lives
December 2025
Research Intern
Delhi University Professor Academia
- Selected to work under direct guidance of a Delhi University professor
- Contributing to novel air purification research (TPNM system)
- Involved in research structuring, documentation, and paper preparation
February 2026 — March 2026
Research Intern
YouthBizConnect Research
- Researched internships, scholarships, and AP pathways for student access
- Identified critical gaps in application strategy and information access
- Built a structured "Opportunity Starter Kit" to simplify how students apply
Sewasoul — Humanity.
Founded a non-profit from scratch, running monthly drives for orphaned children and injured animals — because technology without humanity is meaningless.
Let's Connect.
Open to AI research internships, hackathons, open source collabs, and building things that matter.
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