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Research Spark Hub
Empowering Curiosity..Guiding Research!!
Our Vision
Our vision is to become the leading platform for high school students who aspire to excel in their academic and extracurricular endeavors. We envision a future where every motivated student can access a spectrum of engaging research projects, expert mentorship from Top US university PhD scholars and a supportive community that encourages intellectual growth and innovation. We strive to foster a generation of young minds who are well-equipped to tackle complex challenges and make meaningful contributions to society.
Our Team
Dr Rohit Kumar
Dr. Rohit Kumar has over 10 years of experience in building intelligent interactive systems, providing technical leadership, mentoring, and product strategy, along with a substantial publication and patent record. His expertise lies in conversational agents, dialog and interactive systems, speech, and NLP.
Dr. Kumar is a senior member of the IEEE and has authored over 60 publications. He graduated from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, and received his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh.
Dr. Rohit Kumar serves as our advisor and board member.
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Dr. Rohit Kumar
Dr. Vamshi Ambati
Vamshi is the Founder and CEO of PredEra, an AI company in the Bay Area. Holding a Ph.D. and Master's from Carnegie Mellon University, he specializes in machine learning, NLP, and more. Vamshi also serves as an adjunct faculty member at IIIT Hyderabad and ISB and is recognized for his influential research in NLP, machine translation, and active learning for translation, widely cited in the research community. Dr. Vamshi Ambati is an advisor and board member at RSH.
Anandaswarup Vadapalli is a researcher specializing in speech synthesis, NLP and deep learning. He holds a Ph.D. from IIIT Hyderabad, and is currently a teaching faculty in the MSIT program, where he actively leads AI/ML curriculum development and supervises practical student projects. Anandaswarup is passionate about creating AI solutions that significantly enhance human-AI interaction.
Anandswarup
Director AI/ML
Sreerekha Madivala
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Sreerekha Madivala is a seasoned professional with over 22 years of experience in both corporate and startup environments. Co-founder of multiple successful ventures in enterprise software and e-commerce, she's known for guiding businesses from ideation to profitable exits. Sreerekha's passion extends to co-founding Research Spark Hub, aimed at fostering a research mindset in high school students. Recognized by Forbes for her entrepreneurial journey, she's also an active angel investor in Indian startups.
Naveena is a researcher passionate about utilizing a combination of computational and experimental techniques to uncover hidden knowledge within complex systems, particularly in the context of human health. Over more than a decade, her research has focused on applying interdisciplinary methods to address pressing scientific issues at the intersection of biology, health, and computation. Professor Naveena is an advisor and board member at RSH.
Dr. Naveena Yanamala
Elizabeth
Innovation Mentor
Elizabeth holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Vanderbilt University and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas. With a strong background in research, Elizabeth has contributed to various studies focusing on biomaterials and tissue engineering. She has extensive teaching experience, having worked as a private tutor and research mentor, and has presented her work at numerous conferences. Elizabeth is also the recipient of prestigious fellowships and awards, including the P.E.O. Scholar Award and the University Graduate Fellowship from Vanderbilt University.
Lavanya Prahallad co-founded Research Spark Hub and plays a crucial role in managing the creation and development of innovative research projects and educational materials. Leveraging her expertise in linguistics, Lavanya is committed to applying advanced learning science methodologies and language technologies to enhance the effectiveness of our curriculum through cutting-edge research. She aims to empower learners worldwide, shaping the future of education with innovative solutions.
Lavanya Prahallad
Co-Founder & Director
Sandhya Athreya is an experienced educator in physics and biology, passionately teaching high school students and fostering a deep appreciation for the sciences. Renowned for her innovative teaching methods, she skillfully integrates hands-on experiments and real-world applications to demystify complex concepts. Her dedication to making science accessible and exciting has established her as a beloved figure in her educational community, inspiring students to pursue scientific inquiry with enthusiasm.