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Innovation Meets

Exploration

Hi, I'm Aayaan. I'm a high school student at the University of Toronto Schools (UTS) from Toronto, Canada, and this website is a curated collection of my passions, projects, and experiences.

Mathematica 1st Nationwide

FUSE Entrepreneurship Regional Finalist

Pythagoras 2nd Nationwide

Beaver Contest Bronze Medalist

Beaver Contest Bronze Medalist

Canadian Geographic Challenge Regional Winner 2x

AP Scholar Award

Schoolhouse.world Official SAT Tutor

Spirit of Math State Valedictorian

Glaucoma IOP Monitoring Device

Product Patent Pending

Co-developing a cost-effective, non-invasive, and portable device to monitor intra-ocular pressure (IOP) within glaucoma patients (one of the most prevalent forms of blindness in the world). Product has been independently assessed, validated, and endorsed by doctors from 3 different countries.

Active Projects

Quantum Computing Research

Prof. Artur Izmaylov

Engaging in quantum computing research at the University of Toronto, assisting professors in programming, molecular orbital chemistry, and algorithmic computation.

Cardiac Surgery Internship

Dr. Subodh Verma

Working as a cardiac surgeon intern at St. Mike's Hospital by shadowing medical professionals during diagnostic care and surgical procedure preparation.

Autonomous Vehicle Network

Raised over $100,000

Engaging in quantum computing research at the University of Toronto, assisting professors in programming, molecular orbital chemistry, and algorithmic computation.

Achievements

Below are some of my top awards and accolades I've accumulated so far.

Nation-wide Writing Competition

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I was one of seven winners from a pool of 5,000,000 student applicants across Canada who won CBC News's storytelling competition, which resulted in us being interviewed by them live in Toronto, as well as casting us for an upcoming reality TV show.

Canada-Wide Science Fair Finalist

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In 2025, I was awarded Gold at the Toronto Science Fair for my project on quantum levitation and was subsequently selected to represent Team Toronto at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in New Brunswick.

3

Conrad Challenge Alternate Finalists

In 2024, our team placed within the top 7 entrants out of over 4,000 in the healthcare category, with me as the team captain and finals being hosted in the Houston Space Center.

4

World Math Olympiad

For three years in a row, I qualified for the international math competition known as the WMO, representing Team Canada against the Chinese delegation from Beijing. Our team is endorsed by Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

5

International Model UN Conferences

Over my 6 years as a Model UN delegate, I've accumulated multiple gavels and certificates for my debating. For example, in 2024, I was awarded Best Delegate (12/1,200) at the University of Toronto Model UN Conference and Outstanding Delegate (8/150) at the Havergal College Model UN Conference.

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School Key

Due to my exemplary co-curricular contributions at UTS over the past few years, I was one of two recipients out of a student body of over 700 students awarded a plaque with our school key on it.

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AIME and CMIMC Qualifications

In 2024, I qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) by scoring a 93 on the AMC 12 B, as well as for our school's Carnegie Mellon Informatics and Mathematics Competition Team (CMIMC).

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Ski Team Provincial Championship

As an avid skier for over a decade, I've been a member of my school's Alpine Sports team (skiing and snowboarding) for four years, serving as captain during the last two. In these past few years, our team has won Gold and qualified for the Ontario Provincial Championships (OFSAA) twice.

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Positions

350+

Hours

Achievements

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Awards Received

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