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;Name: Avin Sharma;School (Cohort): Tohoku University (2025 cohort);Majoring in: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering;Country: India;Email: [[Special:EmailUser/Sharma.avin.s6]]
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==Bio==
'''Avin Sharma''' (born 2003) is an Indian undergraduate student, researcher, and international leader based in Japan. He is currently a '''fourth-year student''' in the '''International Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Course (IMAC-U)''' at '''Tohoku University''', under the '''Future Global Leaders (FGL)''' program.
His academic focus lies in '''synchrotron radiation imaging''', '''quantum computing''', and '''nanotechnology''', with research conducted at '''NanoTerasu''', Japan’s next-generation synchrotron facility. His work involves '''high-resolution phase-contrast X-ray imaging''' for nanoscale structures in biological and semiconductor materials.
He previously conducted '''quantum computing research''' at the '''Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences (FRIS)''', studying '''barren plateaus''' in quantum machine learning and their mathematical correlations with sine and Gaussian functions using '''Qiskit''' simulations.
Beyond research, Avin is an active student leader. He serves as the '''President of the Tohoku University Foreign Students Association (TUFSA)''', where he promotes intercultural understanding and organizes major events such as the '''Tohoku University International Festival (TUIF)'''. He collaborates closely with the '''Miyagi International Association (MIA)''' to promote '''internationalisation in Sendai''', visiting local high schools and leading community-based projects.
As an '''International Leader''', Sharma works with the '''local government''' on regional revitalization projects, including the '''Akiu tourism initiative''', the '''Great Dane Brewery Project''', and the '''Gelato Project''', which bridge students, industries, and local communities. He also leads the '''TUSTEM (Tohoku University STEM Community)''' and the '''FGL Community''', organizing STEM-related events, workshops, and outreach programs.
In addition to his academic and leadership roles, Sharma completed internships at '''ASA Digital''' (focused on debugging and QA automation) and '''NICT''' (on Hindi–Japanese translation and transliteration).
Outside of academics, Sharma enjoys '''meeting new people, traveling, cycling, photography, origami''', and creating '''memes'''. He is known among peers for his enthusiasm, humor, and ability to connect science with creativity.
==Achievements==
* '''BIOMOD 2023 (University of Tokyo)''' – Secured '''2nd place worldwide''' and '''3rd place in website design''' for a '''DNA origami project''' representing Tohoku University.
* '''NanoTerasu Researcher''' – Engaged in '''nanoscale X-ray phase-contrast imaging''' using synchrotron radiation for biological and material applications.
* '''Quantum Computing Research (FRIS, Tohoku University)''' – Conducted research on '''barren plateaus''' in parameterized quantum circuits with '''Bin Ho et al.'''
* '''President, Tohoku University Foreign Students Association (TUFSA)''' – Leading intercultural initiatives, large-scale events, and community partnerships.
* '''Collaboration with Miyagi International Association (MIA)''' – Promoted '''cultural exchange and international education''' in Sendai through outreach at local high schools.
* '''International Leadership Projects''' – Partnered with '''local government''' for regional revitalization in the '''Akiu area''', including the '''Great Dane Brewery Project''' and '''Gelato Project'''.
* '''TUSTEM and FGL Leadership''' – Organized STEM-based academic events and promoted the '''Future Global Leaders''' program internationally.
* '''Conference Participation''' – Presented posters and research at '''international symposia and academic conferences'''.
* '''ASEF Young Leaders Summit (ASEFYLS6)''' – Participated in global discussions on sustainability and leadership.
* '''Stanford University d.school UIF Program Applicant (2025)''' – Represented Tohoku University’s innovation and student leadership initiatives.
* '''Internships:'''
** '''ASA Digital Internship''' – Automated QA processes and web debugging.
** '''NICT Internship''' – Contributed to natural language research through Hindi–Japanese translation and transliteration.
==Social media profiles==
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