Somya Verma

Experience

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Mentor at Tennis Club IIT Madras
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  Chemical Engineering Society , IIT Madras

  Sept 2020 - Jul 2021

  Sponsorship and PR Coordinator

  -Negotiated Corporate associations and collaborations for the Chemical Engineering Society, AICHE.

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  Team Anveshak, IIT Madras

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

  -Part of a team of 30+ IIT Madras students working on the development of remote-controlled all-terrain Mars rovers.-Working on the rover's sample collection mechanism and building an original fluorescence microscope to be mounted on the rovers. -Designed an original fluorescence microscope with multi-line lasers targeting a higher average performance, using the Fusion 360 and Autodesk Eagle software.-Conducted a literature review on the biosignatures, fluorescence microscopy and Raman spectroscopy-Presented a detailed report on biota and biomolecules in extreme environments.

  • Design Engineer (Science)

    Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Project Member

    Apr 2021 - Jul 2021
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  Sports Organising Committee, IIT Madras

  Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

  Tennis Club Convenor

  -Responsible for spearheading the Tennis Mentorship Program, which aspires to coach 125+ beginner students in a span of two weeks. -Tasked with increasing student participation in the sporting sphere of the institute. - Leading a team of 10 Club Executives across three verticals, to implement institute-wide engagement activities in the upcoming year for athletic clubs.

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  Omspace Rocket & Exploration Private Limited

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2021

  Astrodynamics and Propulsion Intern

  -Astrodynamics Department: Compiled extensive research-based reports on Electric Pump-fed Engines, the rocket launch sequence and orbital mechanics. -Propulsion Department: Analyzed the thrust chamber designs, duct jet propulsion, nozzle theory and solid rocket engines.

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  AIChE IIT Madras Chapter

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  President

  -Responsible for sourcing funds from AIChE institution for 'CHEM+', the flagship event of Chemical Engineering Society IIT-Madras.-Participating in AIChE Chemical Engineering for Good Challenge (ACE4G) and various other international competitions on behalf of IIT Madras.-Leading a team of 30+ students, to ensure the activities are in line with the mission.

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  Kriyaneuro Technologies Pvt Ltd

  Oct 2021 - May 2023

  Business Head
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  Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  Oct 2021 - May 2023

  • Men's Tennis Team Member

    Jan 2020 - May 2023

  • Undergraduate Research

    Oct 2021 - Jun 2022
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  Caltech

  Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

  Undergraduate Researcher
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  Indian Oil Corp Limited

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Industrial Trainee
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  IBSE: Centre for Integrative Biology and Systems medicinE

  Jun 2022 - May 2023

  Undergraduate Research
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  University at Buffalo

  Sept 2023 - May 2024

  Research Assistant
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  Global Automate INDIA

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Materials Analyst Intern
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  IICG Centre

  Aug 2024 - Nov 2024

  Project Associate (Co-op)