Nikhita Bhatt
"The happiest people in the world are those who make others happy"
Currently, I am...
Studying CS & Econ at Harvey Mudd + Claremont McKenna
get to know me →Building tools at the intersection of tech & impact
see my projects →Chasing questions through research
read my work →About Me
💻 I love to code...
I love to apply code to scientific issues, including modeling the spread of diseases and exploring the role of AI in healthcare. Right now, I'm developing a course recommendation platform to help students navigate class selection.
📊 I'm a policy nerd...
I am passionate about using science to inform policy, specifically in issue areas like climate, technology, and healthcare. In the past I've written AI policy recommendations for the Maryland State Legislature, lobbied for climate regulation on Capitol Hill, and worked on making my school system more inclusive.
🌱 I care deeply about sustainability...
I work as a consultant at Robert's Environmental Center, where I help clients navigate sustainability challenges and develop actionable strategies. I'm also working in the LILAQ Lab with Professor Medero at Harvey Mudd, creating data visualizations for air quality data to make environmental information more accessible and actionable for communities.
🎵 I'm an avid musician...
I play piano in my band, ChemAfterChem. I love folk music and artists like Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan, and Del Water Gap. When I'm not playing music or going to concerts, you can find me hunting for the best matcha in town or going on hikes.
Projects
Computer Science
Steel Advisory
Created a steel procurement optimization tool that combines ARIMAX time-series forecasting with Monte Carlo simulation. The model factors in economic indicators, production methods (blast furnace vs. electric arc), shipping emissions, and regional grid cleanliness to recommend cost-effective, sustainable suppliers. Built with FastAPI and Next.js.
Check it out →Fashion Sustainability Calculator
Built a sustainability calculator that estimates the carbon emissions and water usage of clothing items. Users can input a clothing item and brand to see the environmental impact of their purchase, helping make more informed fashion choices.
Check it out →Consulting
Reset
Conducted research on material circularity standards for RESET, a global building sustainability certification. Analyzed partnership opportunities and policy gaps to help inform the organization's strategy for entering the US market.
Blusink
Developing methods to quantify economic benefits of marine ecosystem services, creating valuation frameworks for future investment and pricing strategy for Blusink, a carbon sequestration technology company.
Research
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Open-Source Large Language Models in Qualitative Healthcare Research using RAGAS
Explored how open-source large language models can support qualitative healthcare research, using the RAGAS framework to evaluate their effectiveness in analyzing and synthesizing medical data.
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Using Immunohistology to Investigate Cholinergic Fiber Density across Layers in the Medial Entorhinal Cortex
Investigated how acetylcholine-releasing neurons connect to different layers of the medial entorhinal cortex—a brain region critical for spatial navigation and memory—using immunohistology and confocal microscopy in mice.
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Using Mathematical Modeling to Analyze the Effectiveness of Sterile Insect Technology and Wolbachia Infection Intervention Techniques on Incidence of Dengue in Mexico
Built mathematical models to analyze how sterile insect technology and Wolbachia infection could reduce dengue transmission in Mexico, comparing intervention effectiveness across different scenarios.
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