From a Summer Programme to a Springer Nature Publication: Petra Hedesiu’s Research on AI-Assisted CT Analysis
CCIR alumna Petra Hedesiu’s research began in the Cambridge Future Scholar Programme and was later published in Nature’s Scientific Reports. How can a high school student contribute to scientific research? For CCIR alumna Petra Hedesiu, the journey began with an interest in AI and healthcare. She pursued a research question during CCIR’s Summer 2024 Cambridge […]
High School Student Researcher Twisha Sharma’s Research on PAX8 Genetic Variants and Protein Function was accepted at the 2026 Butler University Undergraduate Research Conference (URC)
Twisha Sharma is a student at Valley Christian High School in the United States. She has demonstrated strong academic performance throughout her studies. For example, she received the Highest Honors Award for maintaining a 4.0 GPA in both seventh and eighth grade. She was also recognised as Student of the Month. In addition to her […]
High School Student Researcher Sruthi Chetput’s Research on Trofinetide for Rett Syndrome was accepted at the 2026 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Annual Meeting
Sruthi Chetput is a student at Lynbrook High School in the United States. Her interests span robotics, software development, and the performing arts. In robotics, Sruthi received the Judges Award at the 2024 VEX VRC Robotics World Championship. She also earned the Build Award at the VEX VRC Robotics State Championship. In addition, she won […]
High School Student Researcher Aarush Mohan’s Research on Predicting Vehicle Drag Coefficient Using Machine Learning was accepted at CADSCOM 2026
Aarush Mohan is a student at Greenwood High International in India. He has a strong interest in robotics, programming, engineering, and technology. Aarush has achieved success in several competitions. In 2023 and 2024, he led his team to first place in the OnStage category at the RoboCupJunior (RCJ) Nationals. The team developed a futuristic farming […]
High School Student Researcher Alex Zhan’s Research on Perturbing CAPTCHA Images Against Automated Solvers was accepted at the MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference (MIT URTC)
Alex Zhan is a student at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley in the United States. He has a strong background in mathematics, computer science, and artificial intelligence, with achievements including reaching the Gold Division of the USA Computing Olympiad (USACO), earning Honours in the 2025 USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO), and placing eighth in the 2024 […]
High School Student Researcher Aaditya Mirkar’s Research on Microfluidics and Nanofluids for Spacecraft Cooling was accepted at the 14th Asia Conference on Mechanical and Materials Engineering (ACMME)
Aaditya Mirkar is a student at Yeshwantrao Chavan College in India. He is particularly interested in astrophysics. His interests include black holes, dark energy, matter and antimatter, and the origins of the universe. Aaditya also pursues independent learning. For example, he completed an online course taught by Nobel Laureate Professor Brian Schmidt. Through the course, […]
High School Student Researcher Vihaan Mishra’s Research on Low-Light Image Enhancement was accepted at the International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE)
Vihaan Mishra is a student at Los Altos High School in the United States. He takes part in community emergency preparedness activities. He serves as Head of Emergency Communication and works as a Disaster Service Worker with TeenCERT. In addition, Vihaan serves as Vice Chair of the Los Altos Hills Youth Commission. He also holds […]
High School Student Researcher Jerry Li’s Research on Angular Momentum in Binary Star Systems was accepted and published by the American Astronomical Society (AAS)
Jerry Li is a student at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute in Canada. He has earned recognition in mathematics competitions organised by the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) at the University of Waterloo. For example, he earned distinction in the Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge. He also qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination. […]
High School Student Researcher Katherine Zhang’s Research on Viral Misinformation About Immigrants was accepted at the International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE)
Katherine Zhang is a student at Skyline High School in the United States. She is a member of DECA and has competed at both area and state levels. In addition, she serves as Director of Debate in the Junior State of America (JSA). In this role, she trains novice and varsity debaters for competitions. These […]
High School Student Researcher Cemil Türk’s Research on Humanitarian Intervention was accepted at the South Carolina Political Science Association (SCPSA) Annual Conference
Cemil Türk is a student at Kabataş High School in Türkiye. He has earned recognition in economics, philosophy, and academic writing. For example, he was one of three global winners of the Harvard International Economics Essay Competition. Cemil also represented Türkiye at the International Philosophy Olympiad. He qualified after placing first nationally in the Turkish […]