Hello, I'm Ishan Arya
BASc Honours Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo
Seeking Winter 2026 Internships/Co-Ops
About Me
A brief look into my professional background
I am Ishan Arya, an Honours Computer Engineering student at the University of Waterloo with strong interests in software development, robotics, and computer architecture.
My experiences include:
- Research Intern under an astrophysicist from Kyoto University, assisting in interstellar distance estimation research, leading to a peer-reviewed publication on Hubble’s Law.
- Selected for the competitive UCL Medical Science & AI Summer School, focusing on AI applications in healthcare.
- Led my school’s Robotics Club for two years, organized its first two-day robotics competition, and mentored 40+ students weekly in hands-on Arduino projects.
I enjoy building practical tools to solve real problems, learning new technologies, and collaborating with others to create meaningful tech solutions. I am eager to apply my skills in challenging co-op roles that drive innovation and impact.
BASc (Honours) in Computer Engineering
University of Waterloo
2025 - 2030
Recipient of the President's Scholarship
Experience & Achievements
My journey in technology and leadership.
- Selected as one of the few students from a pool of 1,200+ applicants to attend the UCL Summer School
- Completed advanced coursework in AI-driven healthcare, exploring cutting-edge applications of machine learning in medical diagnostics and treatment.
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- Led my school's of the first-ever two-day robotics competition with over 30 participants.
- Mentored 40 students weekly, fostering a passion for robotics and engineering among club members.
- Other Awards:
- • HRH Duke of Edinburgh IAYP Bronze Award
- • Computer Science Excellence Award: Grade 10
- • World Robotics Olympiad National Finalist
- • Highschool MUN Award: High Commendation 1
- • SOF Int. English Olympiad International Rank 4
- Interned under an astrophysicist from Kyoto University.
- Applied two advanced interstellar distance estimation techniques, achieving a 95% accuracy rate in experimental validations across diverse astrophysical datasets.
- Collaborated with a team to synthesize findings into comprehensive reports, facilitating the publication of a peer-reviewed study that contributed to ongoing astrophysics research efforts.
- Engaged in intensive coursework on Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, and Design Thinking, expanding technical knowledge on a wide range of software such as Autocad Fusion 360, venism and python programming for data analysis.
My Projects & Publications
A showcase of my technical skills and creative endeavors.
GitHub Repositories
A selection of my public projects on GitHub.
Get in Touch
Feel free to reach out!