An IB Diploma student drawn to mechanical engineering: designing and building practical solutions, then testing and refining them. His work connects Mathematics and Physics with hands-on projects, from a live-reading soil sensor to inclusive robotics.
Arham Ahmad is an International Baccalaureate student at GEMS Wellington International School in Dubai, studying Mathematics Analysis & Approaches, Physics and English A at Higher Level, alongside Economics, Global Politics and Spanish ab initio at Standard Level. He is particularly interested in mechanical engineering and in turning ideas grounded in Mathematics and Physics into working solutions to real-world problems.
That practical approach runs through his work: building, testing, learning from early failures and improving a design. His projects include a sensor-wired NPK soil monitor with live mobile-app readings and robotics designed to help people with physical disabilities express themselves through art. His wider portfolio also includes research, AI and engineering experience, competitions and community initiatives.
GEMS Wellington International School, Dubai
HL Mathematics Analysis & Approaches, Physics and English A; SL Economics, Global Politics and Spanish ab initio.
Introduction to Computational Mathematics and Big Data Visualization
Numerical computing, data visualization, scientific computing and engineering applications.
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A research project developed through the Immerse Education Accredited Online Research Program, examining a subscription-based service that would give public-transport users access to designated quiet zones. The project is supported by Arham's NOCN Level 3 research-skills qualification.
Research-paper PDF was not included as a separate uploaded fileResearch on an NPK soil-sensing approach for plant-growth applications. The work received the Best Research Paper Award at the Dubai Science Fair 2024-25 and informed Arham's later Smart Soil Sensor prototype work.
Research-paper PDF was not included as a separate uploaded fileAI-driven financial analytics platform integrating loan calculation, stock prediction and loan eligibility assessment tools.
A sensor-based prototype Arham designed and built, wiring the sensors himself to detect nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in soil and send live readings to a mobile app to support better-informed farming decisions.
As a co-leader of Wellington's Shapes Robotics club, Arham helped code a robot that enables people with physical disabilities to express themselves through art.
Explored urban-accessibility solutions using OSMnx, OpenStreetMap and Google Maps API during work associated with Dar's Urban Intelligence Lab.
Professional exposure to AI/IDV systems for identity-document verification during the Idenfo internship.
Idenfo Ltd
Completed a one-month AI/IDV internship in a regulatory-technology environment, contributing to project work with professionalism, teamwork and attention to detail.
Dar Sidara - Urban Intelligence Lab
Completed a six-month internship program focused on AI in urban development, including work related to 15-minute walkable-city analysis.
A Learning Lab
Engineering exposure across mechanical, civil, electrical and chemical engineering with career reflection and future pathways.
American Invitational Mathematics Examination
Qualified to compete in the invitation-only AIME.
Mathematical Association of America
Participated in the American Invitational Mathematics Examination.
American Invitational Mathematics Examination
Official recognition of participation in the 2026 AIME.
American Mathematics Competitions
Participation in the American Mathematics Competition 12.
UK Mathematics Trust
Gold Certificate in the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge.
UK Mathematics Trust
Gold Certificate in the Senior Mathematical Challenge.
Challenge ME
Band 1 semi-final achievement.
Challenge ME
Recognised as a Top 100 Student / Stage 4 finalist.
British Physics Olympiad
Bronze Award in the Senior Physics Challenge for problem solving.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Participant in the 40th Annual AAPT PhysicsBowl Contest.
MIT EWB / Engineers Without Borders USA
High School Category participant.
MIT EWB / Engineers Without Borders USA
Recognised as an Honors Recipient - Individual.
MIT EWB / Engineers Without Borders USA
Second Place in the United Arab Emirates - Team.
MIT EWB / Engineers Without Borders USA
Third Place in Middle East & Africa - Team.
Dubai Science Fair / Premier Genie
Best Research Paper recognition at the Dubai Science Fair.
Dubai Science, Engineering & Economics Fair
Certificate of Excellence for Best Prototype.
GEMS Wellington International School
Commendation for outstanding progress in the scholarship application process.
GEMS Wellington International School
First Place - Year 12 in the Wellington Cluster Seerah Competition.
NOCN
Formal Level 3 research-skills qualification supporting academic study and research practice.
Brown University
Introduction to Computational Mathematics and Big Data Visualization.
Brown University
Course performance review describing consistently strong work, engagement and readiness for college-level coursework.
Inspirit AI
Completed the AI Scholars Program with an astrophysics / exoplanet machine-learning focus.
Inspirit AI Deep Dives
Certificate of Completion in Generative AI & ChatGPT.
A Learning Lab / UniHawk
12-hour multidisciplinary engineering shadowing program covering several engineering disciplines.
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GEMS Wellington International School
Participated in the Giving Week Football Charity Tournament. The wider student-led initiative raised more than AED 40,000.
Munna Ghar
Raised PKR 132,500 to provide sports uniforms and shoes for 50 children.
TCF UAE x Dubai Offroaders
Recognised for environmental responsibility and participation in the Al Qudra Desert clean-up drive.
The Citizens Foundation UAE
Raised AED 13,567, contributing to the education of approximately 22 deserving children for one year.
Yale University / World Scholar's Cup
Invitation to the final round of the global academic competition at Yale University.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates