Engineering a Sustainable Future: A Student's Journey to Address Climate Change
Key Ideas
  • Inspired by the threat of climate change impacting his home city of Mumbai, Aadish pursued engineering at USC to be part of the solution.
  • Aadish worked on diverse projects, including environmental impact assessments, clean energy storage systems, and research on carbon capture and green hydrogen.
  • He found fulfillment in contributing to real-world solutions through organizations like Engineers Without Borders and internships focused on renewable energy projects.
  • Aadish's advice to students includes exploring opportunities, staying curious, and believing in their unique paths towards a sustainable future.
Aadish Panchmia, a student at USC, was inspired to study engineering after realizing the personal impact of climate change on his home city, Mumbai. His academic journey focused on green technologies, including research on carbon capture and green hydrogen. Aadish actively participated in projects ranging from environmental assessments to working on clean energy solutions. He found fulfillment in extracurricular activities like Engineers Without Borders, where he contributed to improving a medical clinic in Uganda. Additionally, his internship at Scout Clean Energy allowed him to work on real-world renewable energy projects, such as implementing a blade recycling program for wind turbines. Aadish's advice to fellow students emphasizes the importance of exploration, curiosity, and self-belief in navigating academic and career paths. As he looks towards the future, Aadish aims to continue his involvement in the renewable energy sector, aspiring to contribute to environmentally friendly project development and sustainability practices.
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