Avik Chervirala is an aspiring aerospace engineer who has been a member of the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute since the 7th grade. Over the past six years, the SLI program has profoundly transformed Avik, equipping him with the skills necessary to become the person he aspires to be.Throughout high school, Avik has, among other things, been involved in a variety of research pursuits, gaining hands-on experience across multiple research labs and contributing to work that has reached publication. Avik has also been a dedicated member of FTC Robotics for the past four years, serving as a founding member of Team Cododragons #13217.

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Avik derives great enjoyment from reading non-fiction, playing badminton, traveling, and building new things. He is also, by his own account, an awesome older brother. He hopes to further develop his interests in college while discovering new ones along the way.
 

In the future, Avik hopes to pursue a career in aerospace research and be on the front lines of developing the future of sustainable aviation technology.