Fellow:Puneeth Gangarapu


Name Puneeth Gangarapu School (Cohort) Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (2021 cohort) Majoring in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Country India Email puneethgangarapu@gmail.com

Bio

Puneeth Gangarapu completed his bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering at Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science in 2024. He was born and raised in Madanapalle, a small town in Andhra Pradesh, India. He works as a Project Assistant at FIST Lab, IISc (Indian Institute of Science), contributing to research on Explainable AI for deep learning-based image reconstruction algorithms.

Puneeth is optimistic and enthusiastic, consistently demonstrating a desire to improve his skills. His ability to take on challenging tasks and learn new technologies highlights his drive for excellence. He draws inspiration from the quote by Deepak Chopra: “Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future”. Puneeth conducted multiple workshops on Design Thinking, showcasing his strong empathy and problem-solving skills to help peers identify and address user needs effectively. These workshops left a lasting impact, emphasizing his ability to innovate and build connections through structured creativity.

He is an avid reader and tennis player, drawing inspiration from the one-handed backhand of Stan Wawrinka. He enjoys organizing cultural events and building meaningful relationships through active listening and effective communication. During his schooling, he held leadership roles such as house captain and school pupil leader.

In his free time, Puneeth enjoys exploring new ideas through blogs, podcasts, and other online platforms. His interests include medical imaging and diagnosis, machine intelligence, and computer science, which align with his passion for research and innovation.

You can contact Puneeth to collaborate on team building, design thinking, and research.

Achievements

He served as Captain and Deputy Captain for one of the inter-house school groups
He was elected as School Pupil Leader in 9th grade and served in the role for two years