Meet The Team
The minds behind the mission. Our team is a dedicated group of students and mentors passionate about STEM education.

Arjun Ananda
Arjun Ananda is a student at Alliance Academy for Innovation (AAI). He is in the Healthcare pathway at AAI. He is a computational neuroscience researcher at Georgia State University, currently researching neuronal bursts. He is working on 2 publications in neuroscience and systems biology respectively. He has gotten Top 300 in the USA in the Thermofisher Junior Innovators Challenge twice and is interested in Artificial Intelligence, developing novel algorithms, python, and matlab. He has won best honors @ the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair twice and was the first person to qualify to GSEF from his middle school. He also manages a financial startup called Fiducialy. His goal is to go to a good college with a good pre-med or neuroscience bachelors.

Sasi Duvvarapu
I’m Naga Sai Sasidhar Duvvarapu (Sasi), a student at Alliance Academy for Innovation with a strong passion for engineering, computer science, and innovation. I’ve built projects such as an autonomous delivery drone and a nitrogen-powered boat and car focused on clean energy. I am a FBLA State Leadership Conference (SLC) competitor and a three-time DECA competitor, where I previously served as Vice President of Community Service. I also enjoy designing software that improves productivity and cybersecurity. My goal is to study at MIT, Caltech, or Georgia Tech to continue creating technology that drives positive change.

Kaushal Avancha
Motivated and dedicated 9th-grade Honors, AP, and Accelerated student with a strong passion for STEM, aerospace engineering, and entrepreneurship. I am actively developing technical skills in CAD, coding, and machine learning. As a member of FIRST Robotics and several school clubs, I thrive in collaborative, hands-on projects that challenge my problem-solving and creative thinking. Fluent in Telugu and certified through the rigorous 5-year Manabadi program, I serve as a Balaguruvu (assistant teacher), helping younger students learn the language. I have also participated in numerous events organized by the Telugu Association of Metro Atlanta (TAMA) for several years, deepening my cultural engagement and community involvement. With a strong foundation in academics, leadership, athletics, and service, I aspire to combine my skills and passions to contribute to innovative projects and the future of space exploration.

Sanji Babuji
I'm Sanji Babuji, a freshman at Alliance Academy for Innovation, where I'm pursuing a rigorous course load that includes AP World History and Honors Biology. I'm also part of the aerospace pathway, which aligns with my passion for flight, space exploration, and innovative technology. Although I'm interested in law, I find both fields fascinating. Outside of academics, I'm an active member of FBLA, FINTECH, TSA, and the Research Club. Previously, I participated in DECA competitions and robotics. Driven by curiosity and a desire to learn, I challenge myself academically and seek hands-on learning opportunities in STEM. My ultimate goal is to attend Stanford University and contribute to the future of aerospace engineering.

Ansh Mishra
Ansh Mishra is a STEM-focused student with a strong passion for technology, problem-solving, and innovation. He’s experienced in Python, C++, HTML/CSS, and robotics, and enjoys applying his technical skills to real-world challenges. As a competitive thinker and leader, Ansh has achieved recognition through organizations like FBLA and TSA, excelling in events such as Critical Thinking and Computer Problem Solving. His curiosity about how things work drives him to explore science and engineering concepts deeply, while his teamwork and communication skills make him a standout in both collaborative projects and presentations.

Rudra Avula
Rudra Avula is a career-oriented student with a strong passion for aviation. He has critical thinking skills, good problem solving, and can work just as well if not better under pressure. He goes to Alliance Academy for Innovation, and boasts a projected 4.0 grade point average. He is in SkillsUSA has a variety of different hobbies that all require resource management, quick thinking skills, premeditated strategies, and crucial thinking skills. He has invested in stocks and aims to go to University of North Georgia. His leadership has made him a vital asset in many of the projects he participated in with his team. Overall, he is a productive scholar with strong speaking skills that are highly valued in any circumstance.

Praneeth Maremanda
This is Praneeth Ananta Maremanda a student currently enrolled in Alliance Academy for Innovation. The pathways that he is doing is Computer Science, Business. As a sophomore next year he will be doing Financial Technology. He wishes to learn python and Java by the end of senior year. He wishes to learn the basic fundamentals and concepts of AI through W3Schools. The field of work that he wants to embark on is nanotechnology. He is also a dedicated STEM student who wants to learn AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1 & 2, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and maybe learn AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism. But He needs to improve on his collaboration and leadership skills so him and his friends made a non-profit business called Horizon Stem. The goal of their business is to inspire students who are K-8 to have an avid interest in STEM.