๐Ÿ”ฌ Student Researcher & Builder

Nikitha Arun

Published IEEE researcher, founder, and innovator at the intersection of artificial intelligence, biomedical science, and social impact technology. Building tools that matter โ€” for health, for community, for the planet.

AI & Machine Learning Biomedical Research Full-Stack Development Social Impact Patent Holder
2
IEEE Publications
3+
Research Papers
2
Live Products Built
2
Patents Pending

Products Built & Shipped

From idea to deployed product โ€” real tools solving real problems for real people.

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Ananda
Mental Wellness Platform

A mental health platform designed for the South Asian diaspora โ€” addressing cultural barriers to care through peer circles, a curated resource library, community matching, and tailored mental wellness tools. Built with Next.js 14, Tailwind CSS, and SQLite.

Next.js 14 Tailwind CSS Mental Health South Asian Diaspora Community
Visit makemyananda.com โ†’
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FoodBridge
Food Rescue Platform

A food rescue platform connecting providers (restaurants, hotels, grocery stores) with recipient organizations (food banks, shelters, nonprofits). Features real-time listings, Leaflet map integration, email & SMS notifications, and a full claims system. Built with Next.js 14, PostgreSQL (Supabase), Resend, and Twilio.

Next.js 14 PostgreSQL Food Security Twilio SMS Leaflet Maps
Visit myfoodbridge.org โ†’

Publications & Patents

Peer-reviewed research at the intersection of AI and medicine, submitted and published across IEEE conferences, academic journals, and patent offices.

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IEEE Conference Publication
The Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceutical Innovation and Biomedical Studies
IEEE Xplore ยท DOI: 10.1109/10863667  ยท  โœ“ Published
View on IEEE Xplore โ†’
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IEEE Conference Publication
AI Models for Predicting Drug Efficacy and Toxicity to Accelerate Personalized Medicine and Drug Discovery
IEEE Xplore ยท DOI: 10.1109/10917293  ยท  โœ“ Published
View on IEEE Xplore โ†’
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Journal of Community & Clinical Psychology (JCCP)
Global Variation in Conscientiousness and Neuroticism: A Cross-National Analysis of Over One Million Adults Across 100+ Countries
Nikitha Arun ยท Independent Researcher ยท

Cross-cultural personality research using the IPIP Big Five dataset (N = 1,015,342; 100+ countries). Examines country-level variation in Conscientiousness and Neuroticism using multi-level models, with implications for diaspora mental health and culturally-adapted wellness interventions.

๐ŸŒฑ Patent Pending
AcoustaRoot

A cost-effective agricultural monitoring system. Patent pending.

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Neuroswab

A novel diagnostic tool for early detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease. Patent pending.

Get in Touch

Interested in collaborating on research, discussing a project, or just saying hello? I'd love to hear from you.