Anushka Naiknaware

Anushka Naiknaware, pronounced [əˈnʊʂkaː naːi:kanəʋərɛː] born 2003 is an American inventor, scientist and speaker. She is known for being the youngest person to win the Google Science Fair Award in 2016.[5] Born in Portland, Oregon, Naiknaware created a Chitosan and Carbon Nanoparticle Based Biocompatible Sensor for Wound Management smart bandage that alerts doctors when it needs to be changed.[6][7] She was awarded the Lego Education Builder Award.[8] She also won the first place in Mathematics STEM Award at the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS competition.[9] In 2017, she was honored 21 Under 21 at Teen Vogue Summit by Teen Vogue Magazine published by Condé Nast.[10] A minor planet, 33118 Naiknaware, discovered by MIT LINEAR Lincoln laboratory is named after her.[11] In 2017 she was invited to speak at TED Conference.[12] As a TED Speaker[13] , the talk was published in 2018.[14] She is an influential speaker and advocates passion for innovation and STEM, especially for girls.[15][16]

Anushka Naiknaware
Born2003 (age 1617)
NationalityUnited States
Known forChitosan and Carbon Nanoparticle Based Biocompatible Sensor for Wound Management
AwardsWinner in Google Science Fair (2016)[1]

First Place in Mathematics Broadcom MASTERS (2016)

Minor Planet 33118 Naiknaware discovered by MIT LINEAR Lincoln laboratory is named after her [2]

Teen Vogue 21 Under 21 (2017) [3]

Honored OMSI Teen (2018) [4]

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