Ayan Patel
Social Entrepreneur | Innovator | International Tennis Player
Building sustainable agri-tech solutions while serving communities
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Education
Adani International School, Ahmedabad | IBDP (Grades 11 & 12)
Coursework: HL Math AA, HL Economics, HL Physics, SL Chemistry, SL French B, SL English
2024 – Present
Laurel Springs School | Summer School (Grade 10)
Honors Geometry
Dwight Global Online School | American Curriculum (Grade 10)
AP US History, Honors Algebra 2 & Trigonometry, Honors Biology, French 2, English 10, Visual & Performing Arts
2023 – 2024
Academics
STANDARDIZED TESTS SCORES
SAT - 1540 (Math: 790, Reading & Writing: 750),
TOEFL iBT - 111
Adani International School, Ahmedabad | IBDP (Grades 11 & 12)
Coursework: HL Math AA, HL Economics, HL Physics
SL Chemistry, SL French B, SL English L&L
2024 – Present
Dwight Global Online School | American Curriculum (Grade 10)
AP US History, Honors Algebra 2 & Trigonometry, Honors Biology, French 2, English 10, Visual & Performing Arts
2023 – 2024
Mouratoglou International School | American Curriculum (Grade 9)
Algebra I, English 1, French 1, Environmental Science, Health & Personal Life Mgmt. Skills, World History, Tennis 1, Fitness 1
2022 – 2023
Academics
STANDARDIZED TESTS SCORES:
SAT - 1520 (Math: 790, Reading & Writing: 730),
TOEFL iBT - 111
Laurel Springs School | Summer School (Grade 10) | Honors Geometry
Dwight Global Online School | American Curriculum (Grade 10)
AP US History, Honors Algebra 2 & Trigonometry, Honors Biology, French 2, English 10, Visual & Performing Arts
2023 - 2024
Adani International School, Ahmedabad | IBDP (Grades 11 & 12)
Coursework: HL Math AA, HL Economics, HL Physics, SL Chemistry, SL French B, SL English
2024 – Present
Awards & Recognitions
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International
Crest Gold Award (Issued by British Science Association) for A Solar-Powered Irrigation Agri-Bot for Precision Agriculture. (May 2025)
National
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Felicitated by the Chief Minister of Gujarat at Vibrant Investors' Summit for agrientrepreneurship (Oct 2025)
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Youth Icon in Farm Mechanization Award by Krishi Jagran supported by the Indian Council of Agriculture Research for SaurSinchAl, a Solar Powered Irrigation Agribot. (Oct 2025)
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Incubated at Ganpat University's incubation centre (Agrinova startup) ($2.8k received). (Sep 2025)
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Pitched investors and secured $11.2k seed funding (Sep 2025)
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Honorable Mention at DA International MUN (top 3/~60 delegates in committee; highest award in school team) (Sep 2024)
Tennis
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Won 5 National Titles and 8 State Titles in All India Tennis Association Tournaments
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French Federation Tournaments: Improved French rank from 30 to 15/1; Best Player Trophy - 12-15 age group
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International Tennis Federation: 4 times quarter-finalist in ITF tournaments
Innovations
CEO and Founder, Agrinova Equipment
Learn More: www.agrinova.co.in
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Founded Agrinova Equipment, a DPIIT-recognised start-up, developing SaurSinchAI—an AI-operated, solar-powered agribot for precision farming that reduces water consumption up to 70%.
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Partnered with Ganpat University and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Mehsana for field validation, farmer training, and pilot deployments.
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Endorsed by ICAR – Division of Agricultural Engineering, recognising Agrinova's alignment with national water sustainability goals and government schemes; engaged with the Gujarat Agriculture Department to explore subsidy pathways for affordable farmer adoption at scale.
Co-Developer & Design Lead, AeroSync, Digital Lung Exerciser (Patented)
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A gamified digital lung exerciser originally for athletes, adapted to address the respiratory risks of industrial workers exposed to welding fumes and gases.
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Mentored by Professor from Anant National University, Gujarat, India.
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Piloted AeroSync with 36 industrial workers at Parker Plant India, demonstrating up to 30% improvement in lung performance over 3 months.
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Collected and analyzed data from test subjects to evaluate device effectiveness in enhancing lung capacity; conducted functionality testing to ensure and optimize user gaming experience.
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Published the findings in the Indian Journal of Applied Research
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Received a letter of appreciation from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board.
Aerosync - blue ocean competition video
Tennis skills video
Pre-Professional Experience
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Led cross-disciplinary prototyping, integrating mechanical design (SolidWorks), IoT automation (ESP32/NodeMCU, wireless moisture probes), and renewable energy systems (170W solar panel, 150Ah battery).
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Designed a solar-powered irrigation rover from initial sketches to CAD using SolidWorks, applying torque, RPM, and power calculations to select motors, drivetrain, and solar panels.
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Optimized rover mechanics by analyzing traction failures; replaced rubber tires with I-2 agricultural tires, shifted to rear-wheel drive + steering motor system, and extended chassis for stability.
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Developed IoT-based automation with ESP32 microcontroller, integrating Wi-Fi for cloud data transfer and Bluetooth for smartphone-based actuator control; engineered soil sensing system integrating 7-in-1 RS-485 soil sensor with custom Arduino RS-485 shield.
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Programmed irrigation logic in Arduino IDE using C++, enabling automated pump control, flow-rate monitoring, and irrigation cut-off based on soil probe data.
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Mentored by Viren Vadgama and Nitin Patel in the R&D and Automation Department
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Received a Patent and published the findings in the Original Journal of Patent Office (10/10/25)
Manufacturing Intern, Aptec Equipment Pvt Ltd, North Gujarat, India (June - Nov 2024)
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Assisted in Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for the manufacturing process of Paver Finisher, contributing to 650-hour reduction in process time (from 70 days to ~43 days).
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Supported identification of bottlenecks and elimination of non-value-added activities by applying lean methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, and Just-In-Time (JIT) techniques.
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Collaborated with team to analyze data, optimize resource allocation, and streamline process flows; contributed to detailed report recommending improvements that enhanced efficiency.
Lean Manufacturing Intern (Assistant), Parker Plant India Pvt Ltd, North Gujarat, India (June 2023)
Leadership
Founder & Program Lead, Krishi Mitra (Farmer’s Friend)
( June 2024 - Present )
Learn More: www.krishimitra.org
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Designed 9 hands-on learning modules under the mentorship of the Dean of Agriculture at Ganpat University, on soil restoration, smart irrigation, crop diversification, and women-led microenterprises.
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Engaged 3,300+ farmers in 5+ villages through Khedut Sabhas (training sessions) and on-field demonstrations on climate-smart practices.
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Conducted 1,800+ soil tests guiding shift from water-intensive crops (wheat) to resilient ones (cumin, castor, millet), cutting fertilizer use 25–30% and raising yields 10–15%; introduced composting, bio-pesticides, and intercropping systems, reducing chemical inputs 35% while restoring soil fertility.
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Launched Gruh Udyog, a women-led food microenterprise program training rural women in food safety, packaging, and pricing - increasing average monthly income from $9 to $70-$90; empowered 240+ rural women to transition from selling raw produce to running value-added food enterprises.
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Launched design in STEM program with pilot at Tribhuvan Vidhyalay, Lanva (400 students), and scaled to 5 rural schools across 5 villages, engaging 1,500+ students (Grades 7–10) in hands-on STEM projects
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Organised 3 STEM Hackathons showcasing 300+ prototypes
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Designed programs to boost girls’ participation in STEM from 20% to 50%. (1.5 times)
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Mentored 2 girls to become district winners on an Arduino-based lake-cleaning device
Head, Vigyan-Viplav Labs, Tribhuvan Vidhyalay,
North Gujarat, India ( May 2024 - Present)
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Mentored and coached 25+ athletes for national tournaments, building periodized plans for technique, conditioning, and match tactics.
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Launched the academy's first injury-prevention program using movement screening, corrective exercise, and load monitoring.by being certified in the Functional Movement Screen.
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Curated player-specific tournament calendars to maximize results; ran video and performance reviews to set goals, tune training blocks, and raise match outcomes.
Tennis Mentor, Altitude Tennis Academy, Ahmedabad
(2024 - Present)
Recognized by the Gujarat Chief Minister for agri-entrepreneurship, Vibrant Gujarat 2025
KrishiMitra Documentary
Agribot Documentary
Publications
Patel, A., et al. “Design & Development Of A Tangible & Digital Lungs Exerciser.” Indian Journal of Applied Research, vol. 15, no. 03, Mar. 2025. IJAR, https://doi.org/10.36106/ijar
Patel, Ayan. “SaurSinchAI: A Solar-Powered Irrigation Agri-Bot for Precision Agriculture.” OFFICIAL JOURNAL of the PATENT OFFICE, no. 41/2025, Oct. 2025, search.ipindia.gov.in/IPOJournal/Journal/ViewJournal. Intellectual Property India.
School Engagements
Head Boy, Adani International School (August 2024 - July 2025)
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Hosted "Jigyasa", the Science Exhibition, themed Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat- Blast from the Past, for grades 6 to 11 with a focus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); managed project displays for 400+ students and their parents.
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Led 20+ members of the student council to organise events (Diwali celebration, annual sports day, Christmas carnival), mentoring juniors, and acting as liaison between 800+ students and faculty.
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Represented the school and received Honorable Mention, Model UN, Dhirubhai Ambani International School.
Founder, School Tennis Club, Adani International School, Ahmedabad, India (2024 - Present)
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Advocated for school-level clubs, liaised with administration to get necessary approvals, and raised interest amongst 60+ middle and high school students.
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Designing periodized tennis training plans and tennis-specific fitness plans to optimize player development and performance; planning for upcoming inter-school competition.
School & Community Engagements
Head Boy, Adani International School (August 2024 - July 2025)
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Hosted Jigyasa Science Exhibition on “Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat,” managing 400+ student projects aligned with
SDGs; Led 20+ council members in organizing major school events and represented the school at DAIS Model UN, earning
Honorable Mention -
Led 20+ members of the student council to organise events (Diwali celebration, annual sports day, Christmas carnival), mentoring juniors, and acting as liaison between 800+ students and faculty.
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Represented the school and received Honorable Mention, Model UN, Dhirubhai Ambani International School.
Founder, School Tennis Club, Adani International School, Ahmedabad, India (2024 - Present)
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Advocated for school-level clubs, liaised with administration to get necessary approvals, and raised interest amongst 60+ middle and high school students.
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Designing periodized tennis training plans and tennis-specific fitness plans to optimize player development and performance; planning for upcoming inter-school competition.
School Engagements
Tribhuvan Vidyalay School Sports Program (2023)
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Organized Sports Day for 250+ students, hosting competitions in volleyball, kho-kho, kabaddi, and 100m race to promote sports.
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Delivered a presentation on the importance of exercise and nutrition presentation based on insights from competitive tennis and research, emphasizing a balanced diet and holistic fitness.
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Taught 60+ students activity-based Math and English, linking concepts to real-life budgeting, measurement, and storytelling
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Led fitness and mindset workshops, fostering a sports culture that earned district and state titles
Corporate Sports Day Fundraiser — Play for Purpose (2023 - 2024)
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Led sports days at Parker Plant India, Aptec, and Apollo Infratech; mobilized 1,000+ employees and sponsors to raise ₹6.6 lakh to support village-school sports setup, programs, and STEM workshops
Volunteer Teacher
Gokul Ashram, Adani International School (2024 - Present)
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Designed and delivered Math and English lessons to 60+ students, focusing on foundational concepts and practical applications to enhance learning outcomes.
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Introduced interactive activities and real-world examples to make lessons relatable and engaging, encouraging active participation.
Community Engagement
Additional Academic Engagements
Summer Programs
Harvard Undergrad Venture Tech Summer Program (June - July 2025)
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Completed 6-week internship on startup ecosystem program with Rayfield Systems, gaining exposure to AI-driven energy automation and the dynamics of scaling tech ventures.
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Mentored directly by C-suite executives, learning decision-making frameworks, go-to-market strategies, and investor pitch preparation.
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Worked on IoT and data-driven solutions, including hands-on experience with energy monitoring systems, data preprocessing, and dashboard visualization.
International Tennis Player(2014 - 2024)
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All India Tennis Association Tournaments (2018-2022): Won 5 National Titles and 8 State Titles in competitive tennis.
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Selected to attend Mouratoglou Tennis Academy, France (May 2022 - May 2023); improved French rank from 15/5 to 15/1 within 12 months, achieving a 4-rank jump; awarded Best Player Trophy in 12–15 age group.
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Selected to attend AllIn Tennis Academy, France (June 2023 - May 2024); improved French rank from 15/1 to 5/6 within 12 months, a 2-rank jump; earned first ITF point at first ITF tournament played; 4 times quarter-finalist in ITF tournaments.
Certificates
Academic Engagements
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Completed Blue Ocean Entrepreneurs Mini-Course & Participated in Blue Ocean Competition (May 2024)
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Participated in Wharton Global High School Investment Competition (February 2024)
Community Engagement
Event Organizer, Tribhuvan Vidhyalay School Sports Day (2023)
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Organized Sports Day for 250+ students, hosting competitions in volleyball, kho-kho, kabaddi, and 100m race to promote sports.
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Delivered a presentation on the importance of exercise and nutrition presentation based on insights from competitive tennis and research, emphasizing a balanced diet and holistic fitness.
Volunteer Teacher, Gokul Ashram, Adani International School (2024 - Present)
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Designed and delivered Math and English lessons to 60+ students, focusing on foundational concepts and practical applications to enhance learning outcomes.
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Introduced interactive activities and real-world examples to make lessons relatable and engaging, encouraging active participation.
Additional Academic Engagements
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Completed Blue Ocean Entrepreneurs Mini-Course & Participated in Blue Ocean Competition (May 2024)
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Participated in Wharton Global High School Investment Competition (February 2024)