2025 — Present · Dubai, UAE
Dubai College
A Levels — Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Economics. Expected 2027.
GCSEs — Nine subjects, all graded 8 or 9 (A* equivalent), 2025.
PhysicsChemistryMathematicsEconomics
Physics · Research · Sustainability · STEM Education
Dhruv Sharma
Student researcher and STEM innovator at Dubai College, exploring physics, engineering, sustainability, mathematics and education through research, experimentation and social impact.
8,750+
children reached
2
research papers
9
GCSEs at 8/9
Dubai College · A Levels
Profile
About
A STEM-focused student at Dubai College with academic interests spanning physics, astronomy, sustainability, engineering, economics and applied research.
Dhruv combines technical curiosity with education and community outreach. Through UniAbilities, independent research, engineering projects and leadership roles, he has developed experience in communicating technical concepts, designing experiments, analysing data and connecting STEM ideas to real-world problems.
Current studies
Physics · Chemistry · Mathematics · Economics
Expected completion
A Levels · 2027
Academic pathway
Education
Featured initiative
UniAbilities
A student-led education initiative founded by Dhruv to make STEM, mathematics and computer-science learning more accessible, inclusive and engaging.
The platform combines free online learning resources with bilingual English–Hindi teaching and community outreach. UniAbilities focuses on foundational Maths, Science, CS and hands-on STEM learning, including a Moodle-powered learning environment and in-person sessions for underserved communities.
8,750+
children reached
20 PCs
Samastipur lab
32 trainers
trained locally
14,000 goal
students targeted
In the spotlight
Dhruv’s impact in focus
Khaleej Times · 2026
From a first lesson to 8,750 students
A profile of Dhruv’s journey from teaching children during a family visit to building free STEM learning and a computer lab in Bihar.
Read the feature ↗
The Brew News · 2026
Building digital confidence in Bihar
Coverage of the 20-computer Samastipur lab, 32 trained local educators and Dhruv’s ambition to reach 14,000 students.
Read the feature ↗Instagram · @uniabilities
Knowledge and opportunity for all
Follow Dhruv’s updates as UniAbilities makes education inclusive, accessible and fun through community-led STEM outreach.
View Instagram ↗Independent work
Research
Economics · Sustainability · 2025
Green Energy Transition: Costs and Opportunities
Examines the UAE’s transition from fossil fuels toward renewable and lower-carbon energy, including infrastructure costs, policy trade-offs, investment implications and energy security.
Best Poster Award · Dubai Science Fair
Nuclear Physics · Materials · 2026
Comparative Analysis of Neutron Moderator Materials
Compares candidate moderator materials using neutronic performance, experimental evidence, radiation effects and engineering constraints.
Application-dependent engineering trade-offs
Projects & experience
Applied learning
July 2025 — Present
Home Hydroponic Farming System
Designed and built an Arduino-based hydroponic system using humidity, temperature and light sensors with motorised water distribution. Collected plant-growth data and iteratively adjusted environmental and nutrient variables.
ArduinoSensorsData analysis
July 2024 · Ras Al Khaimah
Silal · Sustainability & Agri-Innovation Internship
Hands-on exposure to large-scale hydroponics, controlled-environment agriculture, fertilizer recycling and water-efficient food production for arid climates, including applied physics concepts such as hydrophobicity and surface tension.
June 2025 · Dubai
Greenback Capital Limited · Internship
Supported research, Excel-based data organisation and operational workflows in a DIFC investment-advisory environment, with introductory exposure to capital markets, asset classes and risk-return analysis.
Pre-college programs
University & AI Study
Columbia University Pre-College — Evolution of the Universe (2025); Brown University Pre-College — Habitable Worlds (2024); Inspirit AI — AI Scholars Program (2023).
View supporting documents →Recognition
Awards & honors
2026
YES Awards · Award of Excellence
Youth Empowerment & Service Awards — recognizing leadership and community service through UniAbilities.
2026
Fermat Mathematics Competition
University of Waterloo — School Medal Champion and Distinction.
2026
British Physics Olympiad
Silver.
2026
PhysicsBowl · AAPT
Silver.
2026
Royal Society of Chemistry Olympiad
Bronze.
2025
Dubai Science Fair · Best Poster
“Green Energy: Costs and Opportunities”.
2025
Pearson Edexcel GCSE High Achiever
2020 — 2025
UK Mathematics Trust Challenges
Junior Gold; Intermediate and Senior Silver.
2024
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Bronze Award.
Academic program certificates
2025
Columbia University Pre-College
The Origin and Evolution of the Universe.
2025
Columbia University Recommendation
2024
Brown University Pre-College
Habitable Worlds: Possible Places for Life in the Solar System and Beyond.
2023
Inspirit AI Scholars Program
Beyond the classroom
Leadership & activities
Vice President
Physics Society
Leads practical sessions, demonstrations and discussions for Years 7–9.
Head
Astronomy Club
Organises activities and discussions around astrophysics and space science.
Competitive Junior Golfer
2.8 handicap
Boys A Division; personal-best net 67 and Top Net honors.
Tennis
Competitive participation
School and club-level participation developing fitness, agility and tactical decision-making.
Skills
STEM & Technical: Arduino, environmental sensors, experimental design, data collection and analysis, introductory Python.
Education & Outreach: Bilingual English-Hindi instruction, curriculum design, classroom facilitation and science communication.
Business & Research: Microsoft Excel, structured research, data organisation, capital-markets awareness and sustainability analysis.
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