01 - NEUROTECHNOLOGY / ACCESSIBILITY - 2024
Thought to action.
An experiment using a Muse EEG headset to translate detected muscle activity into a laptop spacebar press, exploring alternative ways to interact with a computer.
DHRUV LADANI
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING · NEUROTECHNOLOGY · AI
Follow your curiosity.
Curiosity
Creativity
Precision
Purpose
MOVE TO EXPLORE · CLICK TO SCATTER01 / ABOUT
I’m curious about
what makes us human.
I’m Dhruv, a first-year biomedical engineering student at the University of Waterloo, exploring the intersection of neuroscience, technology, and healthcare.
From AI-powered brain scan analysis to an EEG-controlled interface, I build projects that turn curiosity into something people can use. I also lead communities that make science and technology more accessible.
AREAS I WORK IN
Biomedical engineering · Artificial intelligence · Deep learning · Neurotechnology · Medical imaging · Research · STEM education · Leadership · Public speaking
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOOBiomedical Engineering2026 - 2031
TURNER FENTON SECONDARY SCHOOLInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) with IEP2022 - 2026
02 / SELECTED WORK
Projects.
ALSO EXPLORING
Microsoft Consulting Project2024 ↗
Recommendations for AI data-centre cost and energy optimization, exploring underwater servers, ocean cooling, and hydroelectric energy.
View slideshow ↗Google Trains2023 ↗
A consulting project and app concept for personalized lessons about Google products, designed to improve communication between sales teams and employees. Received idea validation from experts at Google and Apple.
View slideshow ↗03 / EXPERIENCE & COMMUNITY
Beyond the
idea.
2025Zebra TechnologiesIntern+
Worked with a team of seven interns on hardware and software projects related to biomedical engineering. Presented proposed solutions to employees and the chief executive team.
2026Parkview HealthSelected for Summer Research Internship+
Selected for a 10-week, full-time paid medical research placement in Indiana, a program typically reserved for university students. One of five high school students selected in the preceding decade, as described in my résumé.
2023Clinical ShadowingHospitals across India+
Observed spinal and neural surgeries with qualified surgeons, including Dr. Rajendra Trivedi and Dr. Raj Patel, gaining first-hand exposure to neurosurgery and robotic surgery.
2023 - PRESENTEveryone STEMChief Executive Officer+
Lead an 11-person team creating 10+ courses in STEM and coding. Expanded the registered nonprofit internationally, reaching 400+ students across 30+ countries and five schools in Canada.
2024 - 2026Ontario Neuroscience ClubPresident & Founder+
Grew a group of five friends into a community of 50+ students across Markham and Toronto. Supported neuroscience learning and preparation for the International Brain Bee and IYNA neuroscience and neurotechnology challenges.
2022 - 2026HOSATeaching Coordinator+
Taught 50+ students about medical innovations and the mathematics of medicine, preparing them for leadership conferences. Placed third in Medical Math at the Fall National Leadership Conference in Grade 11.
2022 - 2026Royal Canadian Air CadetsSergeant · 132 Squadron+
Led a flight of around 50 cadets and taught aviation to a classroom of 30, developing leadership, discipline, and communication skills.
2024 - 2026Math & Computing Competition ClubExecutive of Logistics+
Organized and planned events, including a math-themed escape room, and designed a spreadsheet to budget the required materials.
04 / WHAT KEEPS ME CURIOUS
Brains. Badminton.
Big questions.
Badminton
Senior school team player and coach at Fernando’s Badminton Academy. Coached around 30 athletes, with a focus on boys’ doubles and 108 volunteer hours.
Awards & recognition
- International math olympiads30+ medals, including the American Math Olympiad and Singaporean Olympiads.
- HOSA · Medical Math3rd place at the Fall National Leadership Conference, Grade 11.
- UCMASSix years of national recognition with consistent perfect scores.
- Waterloo contestsCIMC distinctions (Grades 9 & 10) and CSMC distinctions (Grades 11 & 12). Distinctions in Pascal, Cayley, Fermat, and Galois; a medal in Fryer.
- Euclid contest49 in Grade 9 · 56 in Grade 10.
- Queen’s UniversityOpportunity to take the graduate-level Neurotechnology Primer while in high school.
Giving back
Public speaking and leadership facilitation with iLEAP, volunteering with Cancer Warrior Canada Foundation, and building an interactive laser maze for IB mentorship.
05 / LET’S CONNECT
Have an idea?
Let’s talk.
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