Akshar Cowlagi

Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for client problems in technology, healthcare, and finance. Developed a precision tapper for semiconductor manufacturing and was part of the testing team, responsible for defining criteria to evaluate force and accuracy to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Building an agentic AI platform that streamlines hospital revenue‑cycle management, focusing on automating insurance appeals. Leading end‑to‑end software development, including data pipelines, model orchestration, and full‑stack deployment, while curating HIPAA‑compliant datasets from payer bulletins, CMS rulings, and historical claims.

Developed a NeRF-based 3D reconstruction model combining PlatoNeRF’s depth maps with a single RGB image to enhance scene synthesis. Currently training ZeroNVS with depth supervision, leveraging LiDAR‑derived depth maps, custom PyTorch Lightning pipelines, and tailored geometric‑consistency losses to boost occlusion handling and overall 3‑D accuracy in novel‑view synthesis.

Organized a team of volunteers to gain sponsors and plan future events to raise awareness. Successfully created ClimateScience clubs across Michigan, expanding the organization's reach and impact.

Improved a radiative transfer cloud sensing model with Prof. Xianglei Huang, with results connecting to atmospheric phenomena. Achieved 4th Place at the Michigan Science and Engineering Fair, receiving professional awards from the American Meteorological Society, NOAA, and NASA.

Taught Dynamic Planet (SciOly event) for two years to over 40 members virtually for a national non-profit. Designed 18 interactive lessons on plate tectonics and Earth’s freshwater reservoirs, resulting in the top-rated course in the nation based on student ratings.

Founded a local organization to promote interest in interactive STEM education. Developed multiple free 2-hour, hands-on science workshops in chemistry, earth science, and computer science, and organized an ACT/SAT seminar for 100 students.

Developed and delivered weekly interactive lessons and practice tests for two Science Olympiad events. Coached middle school students for 1.5 hours per week, leading to their 1st place victory at Regionals, 3rd place at States, and subsequent qualification for Nationals.

Led team to highest-ever finish at State Tournament (6th place) and was a two-time individual event winner at the Michigan State Tournament. As Treasurer, raised over $1500 in club sponsorships from local and national organizations, and as Captain, doubled membership year-over-year.

Activities and societies: Research Intern at Camera Culture Media Lab; Base Consultant at MIT Consulting Group.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and Mathematics. The curriculum focuses on foundational principles in both fields, including advanced topics in computer science and pure mathematics.

Grade: GPA: 4.00/4.00, ACT: 36/36

Activities and societies: Captain and Treasurer for Science Olympiad.

Completed a rigorous high school curriculum with a strong emphasis on STEM subjects. Advanced coursework included Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Introduction to Algorithms, and Machine Learning, alongside honors physics and economics.