Overview

• Japteg Singh Bamrah, a Class 12 student from Dalhousie Public School, won the HonorsGradU 2025 Scholarship's 'Build a Better Future' Award for his Solar Mech Engine innovation.
• The Solar Mech Engine, a solar thermal system, converts heat into mechanical and electrical energy using cyclic air expansion, electromagnetic induction, and reversible heat pump technology.
• Bamrah received a $10,000 tuition grant and an additional $5,000 development grant, marking the first time an Indian student has topped the HonorsGradU awards since its inception in 2012.
• The project was developed under the mentorship of CSIR-IIIM Jammu scientists Dr. Nasir Ul Rasheed and Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, following Bamrah's win in the 2024 CSIR Jigyasa Hackathon.
• In addition to the scholarship, Bamrah has received offers from over ten universities in the US, Canada, and Australia, with further scholarships worth $16,000 annually.