First Place in Mathematics Broadcom MASTERS (2016) Minor Planet 33118 Naiknaware discovered by MIT LINEAR Lincoln laboratory is named after her [2] Teen Vogue 21 Under 21 (2017) [3] Honored OMSI Teen (2018) [4] Anushka Naiknaware, pronounced [əˈnʊʂkaː naːi:kanəʋərɛː] (born 2003 in Portland, Oregon) is an Indian-American inventor, scientist, and speaker.
[5] Born in Portland, Naiknaware created a Chitosan and Carbon Nanoparticle Based Biocompatible Sensor for Wound Management smart bandage that alerts doctors when it needs to be changed.
[6][7] In 2020 she was part of Research Science Institute (RSI) conducted by Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) which brings together top STEM talent from around the world.
[11] She also won the first place in Mathematics STEM Award at the 2016 Broadcom MASTERS competition.
[13] A minor planet, 33118 Naiknaware, discovered by MIT LINEAR Lincoln laboratory is named after her.