Hi, I am Mihika! I truly believe in exploring the world with purpose and passion.
I am drawn to STEM—especially chemical, environmental, and interdisciplinary engineering—because I like solving real problems with practical, testable ideas and enjoy the design process, running experiments, and understanding how systems behave.
The IB Diploma has pushed me to work independently and think critically. My deep dive into research across physics, math, chemistry, and geography is a testament to this.
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Apart from school, I’m training for Visharad Pratham in Hindustani classical vocals, and I’ve competed in national-level tennis since middle school. Both have taught me discipline, consistency, and long-term focus.
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Whether it’s building recycled soundproofing panels or creating a music program for kids at an Anganwadi school, I learn by doing. That blend of STEM, music, and sport shapes how I think — and the kind of engineer I hope to become.
About Me
Education
Class of 2026
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Grade 11 & 12
Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai, India
Academic Awards
Academic Excellence in Geography
Learner Profile Awards — Communicator, Principled
May 2024
IGCSE
Grade 10
Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai, India
Academic Awards
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Cambridge ICE Distinction Award in IGCSE​
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General Proficiency
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Academic Excellence in Physics, Biology and First Language English, Business Studies, Information and Communications Technology (Grade 9)
Projects
Sustainable Soundproof Material
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Created low-cost acoustic panels from recycled newspaper, cardboard, and fabric
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Tested density, thickness, and sound-absorption performance & ran controlled decibel-reduction trials
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Prototyped panels for high-noise, low-income areas (e.g., Dharavi)
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Sold early batches to subsidize free community distribution
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Preparing formal testing and analysis for a CREST Award paper
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IB Investigations Portfolio
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Math: Modeled rolling time vs. incline angle
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Physics: Measured terminal-velocity changes in weighted balloons
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Chemistry: Studied concentration-based changes in HCl-thiosulfate reaction time
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Geography: Collected field data on downstream river-channel morphology
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Extended Essay (Physics)
4,000-word study on bounce efficiency, energy loss, and surface interaction in rubber balls
Internships
(July 2025)
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Engaged in practical laboratory work, including solution preparation and product quality control analysis.
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Explored various tertiary wastewater treatment techniques to enhance environmental sustainability.
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Conducted scientific calculations related to crushing strength and pressure drop, assisting in complex problem-solving.
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Delivered presentations on analytical techniques and contributed to the development of informative posters.
(Dec 2024-Jan 2025)
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Introduced across operational departments to support the manufacturing of propulsion systems and technical services.
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Compiled technical research reports and documented experimental data for internal presentations.
(July 2024)
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Observed the drone manufacturing assembly line, gaining insights into production processes.
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Participated in client and internal review meetings to understand industry applications.
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Studied quality control processes to ensure product excellence
Initiatives & Leadership
Sur Ke Sitare
Founder & Instructor
A music-learning program for children (ages 6–13) at a government-run Anganwadi school.
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Designed a structured vocal training curriculum
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Taught recurring sessions and tracked student progress
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Organized a recording-studio visit
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Coordinated their first live stage performance
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Established a continuity plan with Furtado’s School of Music
Take A Paws
Fundraising Lead
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Built a Ketto crowdfunding campaign
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Designed community events for senior citizens to increase engagement
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Raised funds for Peepal Farm’s stray animal care initiatives
Community Service Experiences
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Helped the Math department at school in organizing & proctoring the Infinity Math Competition
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Assisted grade in organizing ‘Bal Mela’ for students in a village school in Mussoorie
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Set up a pizza stall during our school’s annual Christmas market and raised a total of INR 18,500; profit was distributed among several NGO’s
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Refurbished a local school in Karjat by painting and reorganizing the classrooms
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CAS Student Representative for NGO visits to Dharavi Diaries
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Planned different learning activities, workshops & games at fortnightly frequency
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Taught Math and English to 20+ children over the course of the IBDP
Extracurriculars
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Completed course on “Healing with the Arts”​​
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Participated in HMUN India 2023 and 2024
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Senior MUN club representative
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3rd Place in the inter-house Earth Day reel competition
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Won the award for Best Endeavour in Green Cell for the year 2022
Others
Sports
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National-level tennis player
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2nd place — Maharashtra School Sports Association Tennis Meet
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Two-time Stellar Award (Grades 8 & 9)
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Best Bowler award for ATPL Cricket Tournament
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Nominated for school elections for the position of Sports Captain
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3rd Place in 100m and 400m during school athletic meet
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2nd place in inter-house football and basketball tournament
Music
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Pursuing Visharad Pratham; completed Madhyama Pratham & Madhyama Poorna
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Ranked 7th, 11th, 4th out of 3000+ participants in national-level competitions
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Selected performer at HMUN India’s talent showcase
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Multiple inter-house singing awards
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Pulse 2021 finalist
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Team Leader for the Singing Competition at ‘The Happy Place inter-school competition