Aditya Nandakumar
Role: Third year Masters (MEng) Materials Science and Engineering student
Subject area: Department of Materials, Faculty of Engineering
Nationality: Indian
I am a Materials student from India and work part-time for the Department of Materials as a Student Ambassador, helping with outreach and recruitment activities. I am also the Senior Analyst for the Information Technology group at QT Capital, the student-run investment fund of the Imperial College Investment Society.
Education
IGCSE: Maths, Additional Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Studies, Economics, English Language, Hindi
A-level: Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Physics
Degrees
• MEng Materials Science and Engineering (in progress), Imperial College London
Detail about Claudia
![Research](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x462/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/be-inspired/poster-icons-big2_1623954183386_x4-20.jpg)
My project
I did a materials case study project which involved analysing the design of and breaking down a motion sensor LED light to characterise its components and come up with an improved version of the product.
![My inspiration](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x462/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/be-inspired/poster-icons-big3_1623954465101_x4-20.jpg)
My inspiration
I came across graphene while doing research for a project in high school. I was mesmerised by its properties and versatility in its potential applications. I pursued materials science so I could develop new products and improve existing ones using materials to help society advance.
![My STEM hero](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x462/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/be-inspired/poster-icons-big4_1624275733685_x4-15.jpg)
Who is your STEM hero?
Nikola Tesla, Serbian-American inventor and engineer. Arguably the most underrated inventor ever. Best known for his role in designing the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system.
![Antibiotic tablets in blister packs](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x462/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/be-inspired/aditya-shutterstock-1061962868-antibiotics_1642361368780_x4.jpg)
Most significant discovery/invention?
Antibiotics. Their discovery and development has saved so many lives!
![Wind turbines](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x462/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/be-inspired/aditya-shutterstock-1612511572-renewable-energy_1642361517979_x4.jpg)
Career options after study
- Stay in academia to pursue a PhD and become a researcher
- Various industries including the automobile industry and the renewable energy sector
- Finance and consulting roles
![Formula 1 cars in a race](https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/fit-in/720x462/prod01/channel_2/media/migration/be-inspired/aditya-shutterstock-1529772422-formula-1-editorial-only_1642361606968_x4.jpg)
My hobbies
Watching sports such as football and Formula 1, gaming, and making memes.