Ishaan Joshi

IshaanJoshi

Dedicated to building accessible, human-first technology at the intersection of AI, research, and social good.

Interests

When I’m not building, working, or doing research, you’ll usually find me…

Collage of things I love

Featured Projects

A selection of projects I've worked on, from open-source contributions to personal experiments.

Aequitas STEM
2023Founder & Executive Director

Founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide through comprehensive STEM education programs. Developed mobile applications and web platforms that provide free, accessible technology education to underserved communities, reaching over hundreds of students nationwide.

Key Achievements

  • Served 300+ students across 15 states
  • Created web and mobile app
  • Created Thousands of online resources
  • Recieved UN recognition

Tech Stack

React Native
Firebase
Node.js
PostgreSQL
AWS
Stripe API
CivicPulse
2024Lead Developer

Placed in the Congressional App Challenge, CivicPulse is an AI-powered sentiment analysis tool that helps citizens understand public opinion on legislative issues. The platform aggregates social media data and news articles to provide real-time insights into civic engagement and political discourse.

Key Achievements

  • 3rd Congressional App Challenge 2024
  • Created NLP Analysis Engine

Tech Stack

React
Python
FastAPI
BERT
PostgreSQL
Docker
InstaTrain
2025COO

COO of InstaTrain, a venture at the intersection of immersive technology and workforce development. We are helping hoteliers and sales teams use AI-based training to onboard staff, improve service consistency, and build customer engagement skills in a scalable, cost-effective way. As Executive Director, I focus on strategy, partnerships, and client development, working directly with hotels and enterprises to integrate VR into their training programs.

Key Achievements

  • Finalist at UC Launch and UC Berkeley STEP accelerators
  • Technology designed to accelerate staff onboarding and reduce training costs
  • Aims to combat the industry’s 74% turnover rate by enhancing employee engagement

Tech Stack

Next.js
Python
PyTorch
AWS Lambda
Stripe
Vercel

Research & Academic Work

Exploring the intersection of technology, healthcare, and education through rigorous research and innovation.

Widener University
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Research
June 2025 - PresentComputational Biology

Key Responsibilities

  • Led computational research investigating TRK receptors as Alzheimer's biomarkers
  • Developed AI models for drug-target interaction prediction
  • Implemented molecular docking simulation pipeline
  • Created automated screening workflow reducing analysis time by 60%

Methods & Technologies

Python/TensorFlow
PyRX Molecular Docking
ADMET Analysis
Machine Learning
Bioinformatics Tools

Key Discoveries

  • Built AI models achieving 87% accuracy in predicting drug-target interactions
  • Identified 15+ novel compounds with high TRK receptor binding affinity
  • Developed predictive models for early-stage drug screening
UN IGF & NUS
UN/NUS Digital Education Initiative
2023 - PresentEducation Technology Policy

Key Responsibilities

  • Representative for Dynamic Teen Coalition
  • Contributed to Plan Ceibal Uruguay's digital education initiatives
  • Analyzed impact of technology integration in educational systems
  • Participated in policy development for digital inclusion

Methods & Technologies

Policy Analysis
Educational Technology
Stakeholder Engagement
Impact Assessment
International Collaboration

Key Discoveries

  • Developed recommendations for digital education accessibility
  • Contributed to policy framework for educational technology integration
  • Created assessment metrics for digital learning outcomes
Penn State University
Human Gait Biomechanics and ML-Based Movement Analysis
June 2023 - August 2023Biomechanics & Machine Learning

Key Responsibilities

  • Collected and processed 3D motion capture data from 50+ subjects
  • Developed clustering algorithms to identify gait pattern abnormalities
  • Created real-time gait analysis system using computer vision
  • Collaborated with physical therapy team on clinical applications

Methods & Technologies

Motion Capture Systems
OpenCV/MediaPipe
Scikit-learn
Signal Processing
Statistical Analysis

Key Discoveries

  • Classified 5 distinct gait patterns with 92% accuracy
  • Identified early markers of movement disorders
  • Reduced diagnostic time from hours to minutes using automated analysis

Awards & Achievements

A collection of recognitions for excellence in technology, business, and community service.

Entrepreneurial

Entrepreneurial
2nd Place UC Berkeley StEP
UC Berkeley2025
Silver medal in the Student Technology Entrepreneurship Program, showcasing innovative tech solutions and business acumen.
Entrepreneurial
UC Launch Finalist
UC Berkeley2025
Selected as a finalist in UC Launch accelerator program for innovative startup solutions and entrepreneurial potential.

Competition

Competition
FBLA PA 1st Place
Future Business Leaders of America2025
First place in Business Plan competition at the Pennsylvania state level, presenting a comprehensive business strategy and financial projections.
Competition
3rd Place Congressional App Challenge
U.S. House of Representatives2024
Bronze medal for developing an innovative mobile application addressing community needs, judged by industry professionals.
Competition
10x VEX Robotics Awards + 2x Worlds Qualification
VEX Robotics2020-Present
Multiple tournament victories and excellence awards in competitive robotics, including two qualifications to the World Championships.

Service

Service
Presidential Lifetime Service Award
The White House2025
Recognized for exceptional commitment to community service with over 4,000 hours of volunteer work addressing social impact initiatives.

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