Samarth .R. Kulkarni

Experience

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  Atal Innovation Mission Official

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

  Student Innovator

  As an enthusiastic student innovator at the *Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL Lab)*, an initiative supported by the Government of India, I actively contributed to a wide range of STEM projects. These included developing an IoT-based Smart Dustbin System, Smart Home & City projects, Smart Agriculture Systems, Self-balancing robots, Rubik's Cube solvers, Line Follower Bots, and a Cubesat Model.My hands-on experience extended to various skills, including coding and 3D printing. I was honored with the ATL Student Innovator 2020 Award by AIM, Government of India, Niti Aayog, and was nominated for the National Child Award 2022 in the Innovations category by the District Magistrate. This journey allowed me to apply innovation and creativity to real-world challenges, fostering a passion for STEM and technology. Show less

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  Team AeroSustain

  Jan 2023 - now

  Team Lead

  Active Member of Team AeroSustain, a dynamic club focused on innovation in drones, RC planes, model rocketry, and robotics. Collaborating on diverse projects and competing on the national and international stage, pushing the boundaries of technology and creativity. Passionate about driving forward advancements in aerospace technology and fostering a spirit of innovation within the team.

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  Google Developer Student Clubs

  Aug 2023 - Jul 2024

  Head of Public Relations

  In the role of Public Relations Head at GDSC - Amity University Mumbai, I elevate the voice of our tech community. Employing strategic communication, I foster connections with stakeholders, curate impactful events, and nurture innovation. Empowering students to explore technology's forefront, I facilitate engaging experiences that promote growth and learning.

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  DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India

  Jun 2024 - Sept 2024

  Summer R&D Intern

  Currently engaged in the project titled "Manufacturing of Composite Structures for Aerospace Applications" project at RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ESTABLISHMENT (Engrs.), DRDO Pune's Composite Research Centre division. Conducting research on advanced composite materials and their aerospace applications. Assisting in the development and testing of composite structures to enhance performance and durability. Working under senior scientists and engineers to optimize manufacturing processes and contributing to innovative solutions for aerospace component design and fabrication. Show less

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  International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

  Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

  Research Fellow

  Selected from a large applicant pool for the 2024 Summer School on Gravitational Wave Astronomy at the International Centre for Theoretical Science (ICTS-TIFR). Topics covered include the astrophysics of neutron stars and binaries (Dipankar Bhattacharya, Ashoka University), ultralight boson clouds around black holes (Nils Siemonsen, Princeton University), rapidly spinning neutron stars and emission mechanisms (Keith Riles, University of Michigan), and methods and results in searches for continuous gravitational waves (Alicia M Sintes, University of the Balearic Islands). Show less