Rishika Porandla
scientific researcher & published author

scientific researcher & published author
Rishika is a sophomore at Princeton University, studying Astrophysics. Rishika is a current Department of Energy Undergraduate Intern, Research at the Princeton Space Physics Laboratory, and 7-time NASA Research Intern.
1 of 12 national recipients, selected from a pool of over 500 competitors after being named a Finalist and invited to present research at the AAS 246 conference.
Issued by American Astronomical Society (AAS· Jun 2025
The Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award is a prestigious honor presented by the American Astronomical Society (AAS) to recognize exceptional research by undergraduate and graduate students. Recipients are selected for demonstrating exemplary scientific contributions and presentation at AAS conferences.
Issued by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society · Feb 2025
Election to full membership in the Society involves publication as the primary author (defined in the manner appropriate to the discipline) on at least two different articles published in a refereed journal, patents, or refereed monographs. Candidates who qualify for full membership are usually winners of prestigious national or international research-based awards or grants.
Issued by NASA · Nov 2024
The 2023–2024 NASA Headquarters Outreach Excellence Distinction recognizes outstanding contributions to public engagement and science communication initiatives led through NASA Headquarters. This honor is awarded to individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in broadening participation, advancing educational equity, and translating complex research into accessible, impactful outreach programs.
Issued by IEEE · Jun 2024
Publication: QECM-2: A novel visualization of the influence of Earth's precession index variations on the insolation, precipitation, and photosynthetic activity experienced by equatorial regions
Scored in the Top 5% out of 2,400 international applicants.
Issued by Breakthrough Junior Prize · Jun 2024
Team Lead of 1 of 27 Global CERN BL4S Finalists out of ~400 competitors.
Issued by CERN · Jun 2023
Developed a novel radiotherapy integration combining the FLASH ultra-high dosage procedure with VHEE electron beams to irradiate and destruct tumor-simulating organic compounds while sparing peripheral tissue. Designed a Chitosan-PLGA phantom bone tumor employing a nano-hydroxyapatite scaffold with a protruding calcium anaerobic simulant.
1 of 91 national recipients out of ~3000 competitors.
Issued by Bryan Cameron Education Foundation · Sept 2024
The Cameron Impact Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, impact-driven undergraduate scholarship awarded annually to 10-15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics.
1st place overall out of ~1000 competitors nationwide.
Issued by Journal of Young Explorers Meta (JYEM) · Aug 2023
Engineered Global Climate Model discovering 20+ precession-induced climate forcings with a 97% accurate simulation for 4 latitudes w/ climate variability.
1 of 100 global recipients.
Issued by Beal Bank & U.S. Agency of International Development · Mar 2023
USAID presents the Science Champion Award to exceptional students or teams exhibiting at ISEF-Affiliated Fairs around the world whose projects have the potential to make an impact on addressing international development challenges.
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