Academic Achievements
Stanford University Design Challenge Finalist
Selected as a top 8 global finalist for the prestigious Center on Longevity Design Challenge at Stanford University. Developed "VERITAS" - an innovative fact-checking course competing against 230 teams from 120 universities worldwide.
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IBA University Student Achievement Recognition
Celebrated by IBA University for outstanding academic achievement and innovation in educational technology. Recognized alongside teammate Sahil Keshwani for contributions to digital education and fact-checking methodologies.
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Educational Innovation Excellence Award
Awarded for pioneering work in curriculum development and innovative teaching methodologies. Recognized for contributions to educational equity and the development of inclusive learning environments.
Research Excellence in Curriculum & Instruction
Recognized for outstanding research contributions in Curriculum & Instruction. Honors innovative approaches to educational research and commitment to advancing pedagogical practices in higher education.
Texas A&M CEHD Achievement Recognition
Honored by Texas A&M College of Education and Human Development for exceptional academic performance and research contributions. Highlights dedication to educational excellence and scholarly achievement.
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Global Youth Innovation Finalists
Aakash Kumar and team make history as the first Hindu youth from Pakistan to reach the global finals at Stanford University’s Longevity Design Challenge with their project Veritas, tackling misinformation on social media.
Stanford Design Finalists from Pakistan
Aakash Kumar, Amar Lal, and Sahil become the first Hindu youth from Sindh to reach Stanford’s global finals with Veritas—an initiative combating misinformation through digital literacy.
From Sukkur to Texas: Graduate Research Award 2024
PUAN Sukkur Chapter alumnus Aakash Kumar, now a PhD scholar at Texas A&M University, wins the prestigious Graduate Research Award 2024 for his impactful contributions to research and education.
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Global Finalist at Stanford’s Longevity Design Challenge 2025
Aakash Kumar, PhD student at Texas A&M, reached the finals with VERITAS, an AI-powered fact-checking course for Pakistani youth. He also won a Research Excellence Award for AI in writing assessment and leads a U.S. national survey on writing feedback.
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From Sindh to Stanford
Aakash Kumar, Pakistan’s first Hindu youth researcher at Stanford World Finals and a fully-funded PhD scholar in the USA, proves dreams know no borders. A symbol of resilience and vision, a reminder that background doesn’t define destiny.
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