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Rishi Dhanasekaran

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Bio

I am Rishi Dhanasekaran, a honor student at Georgia Tech, pursuing my undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering. I am originally from Harleysville, Pennsylvania, and a first-generation American, committed to leading with purpose, serving with compassion, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. I balance rigorous academics with diverse extracurriculars. As an active participant in campus activities, I strive to learn, inspire, and uplift those around me. Beyond academics, I value community development—both globally and locally. I’m excited to continue my journey of learning, leadership, and service, shaping a future that blends innovation with compassion.

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Bachelor's degree program
2025 - 2029
  • Majors:
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

Souderton Area High School

High School
2021 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
    • Biomedical/Medical Engineering
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
    • Medicine
  • Planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

      Medical Doctor focusing on Neurodegenerative diseases

    • Member, Civic Service Committee, Honors Leadership Council

      Georgia Tech
      2025 – Present11 months

    • Pathway Ambassador

      Souderton Area High School
      2024 – Present1 year

    • Member

      National Honors Society
      2023 – Present2 years

    • Co-captain/leader - Engineering Club

      Souderton Area High School
      2021 – Present4 years

    • Co-President, Academic Challenge Team

      Souderton Area High School
      2023 – Present2 years

    • Co-captain/leader - Varsity Tennis Team

      Souderton Area High School
      2022 – Present3 years

    • Athletic Leader

      Souderton Athletic Leadership Council
      2024 – Present1 year

    • Election Helper on 2024 Election day

      Montgomery County (PA)
      2024 – 2024

    • Camp Counselor

      Souderton Area High School
      2023 – Present2 years

    Sports

    Tennis

    Varsity
    2021 – Present4 years

    Awards

    • Most Improved Player (Junior Year)

    Research

    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      Georgia Tech — Undergraduate researcher
      2025 – Present

    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      Montgomery County Science Fair — Student research/Science Project
      2020 – 2020

    • Biological and Physical Sciences

      PA Junior Academy of Sciences — Student research
      2020 – 2020

    Arts

    • Bharatiya Cultural Center/Bharatiya Temple

      Music
      2015 – 2021

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Lou's Crew, Live Like Lou Foundation — ALS advocate/Fundraiser
      2025 – Present

    • Volunteering

      Georgia Tech — Civic Service Committee Member, Honors Leadership Council
      2025 – Present

    • Volunteering

      Souderton Area High School — Peer tutor
      2023 – Present

    • Advocacy

      ALS — Caregiver (for a terminally-ill parent)
      2022 – Present

    • Volunteering

      Local Food Pantries — Volunteer
      2021 – Present

    • Volunteering

      Bharatiya Temple/Cultural Center — Youth Volunteer
      2016 – Present

    • Volunteering

      Souderton Area School District — Camp Counselor
      2023 – 2024

    • Volunteering

      Souderton Area School District — Tutor for Underclassmen/Peers
      2023 – 2024

    • Volunteering

      ALS MidAtlantic — Fundraiser
      2024 – 2024

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

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