My name is Naimish Shukla and I'm a student at Air Force Bal Bharati School in New Delhi. My school is located in a prime spot with the famous Lodhi Garden just across the street. I'm always down to make new friends and I live with my parents and little sister in New Delhi.
Ever since I was a little kid, I've been obsessed with the world of Lego. I loved building all sorts of things, and as I got older, I moved on to DIY projects. My first ever DIY project was a little motor boat that I made in 6th grade, and man, it was so cool watching it move in the water.
After that, I was determined to make a RC controlled airplane or drone. I talked to a bunch of people, but they said I was too young. But I wasn't gonna let that stop me, so I started doing some online research and found out about clubs where people can fly their RC planes and drones. That's when I joined my school's aeromodelling club, and even during the COVID lockdown we were still building planes and drones with the help of our instructor over video calls.
In 7th grade, I participated in my school's science fair and made a working model that converted sound energy into electricity using piezoelectric plates. That's when I became interested in sustainable energy, and over the summer of 9th grade, I learned about nuclear energy experiments at ITER. I also went on a trip to Govardhan Eco Village to learn more about sustainable development goals.
In 10th grade, I took a course on Arduino from John Hopkins University and loved it. I made an intelligent number based lock and a temperature and humidity sensor with a regulator. My tinkering hobby also led me to fix electrical gadgets like coolers and bikes at home. Right now, I'm working on an e-bicycle project and using my Arduino knowledge to make it smart with some sensors. I'm also a member of my school's Atal Tinkering Lab.
Physics and Maths are my jam! I'm like a kid in a candy store when it comes to understanding the forces of the universe - from tiny atoms to giant galaxies. It's the most incredible thing ever and I can't get enough of it. I wish I could have been around when the steam engine was invented, that would have been so cool!
Nature is my happy place, horses galloping in fields, kites soaring in the sky, it's all just so magical. But when I see stray dogs, it breaks my heart. I do my best to help them out. The countryside is my favorite place to be, the cool breeze and the green landscape with rivers flowing is just so peaceful. It's important for us to take care of our planet, otherwise, it'll all be gone. I hope to use my tinkering skills to create sustainable energy solutions that will benefit the world.
I've got the basic certification in scuba diving and I've even taken some surfing classes. Playing the guitar is a hobby that helps me relax and I've been taking formal lessons for 3 years now.
Boxing is my favorite sport, it's a great workout and it helps me build grit, confidence, focus, and patience. It's definitely helped me through all the tinkering projects I've worked on and my studies.
One day, I hope to create an engineering marvel that will change the world for the better!