Dubai English Speaking College (DESC)
A Levels: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (2024–Present). GCSEs: 9s & 8s across 12 subjects, including 9 in Mathematics (2023–2024).
Hi, I'm Omar Aboushadi
I am a motivated student with a passion for STEM, leadership, and global problem-solving. My academic achievements in mathematics and physics reflect my curiosity and analytical skills, while my extracurricular projects — from designing robots to building digital platforms — showcase creativity and initiative. I thrive in leadership roles, competitive environments, and teamwork, whether guiding peers or representing my school in sports..
About Me
I thrive in leadership roles, competitive environments, and teamwork — whether guiding peers or representing my school in sports.
MathematicsPhysicsChemistryRoboticsWebTeam Leadership
Academics / Courses
Columbia University Pre‑College — Astrophysics
From ancient astronomy to exoplanets, cosmology, and black holes (Jul 2024).
University of Oxford — Engineering
Core principles applied to sustainable energy, materials science, and structural design (Jun 2023).
Awards & Competitions
UK Mathematics Trust
UKMT Intermediate Challenge – Gold Award Achieved top recognition in the national mathematics competition, demonstrating advanced problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.
UKMT Senior Challenge (Year 10) – Silver Award Awarded for performance above national average in higher-level mathematical problem-solving, showing ability to think critically under time pressure.
British Physics Olympiad
Achieved a Silver Award in the prestigious British Physics Olympiad (BPhO), a national competition that challenges students with advanced problem-solving and analytical questions. Demonstrated strong conceptual understanding of mechanics, electricity, and thermal physics, as well as the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to unfamiliar contexts under timed conditions.
Boeing Bottle Rocket — Winner
First place at Emirates Aviation University for performance and innovation.
Dubai Science Fair — Best Prototype Award (2025)
Recognized for designing an innovative Smart IoT-Based Greenhouse that integrates Arduino sensors, automation, and real-time data monitoring to promote sustainable agriculture. The project was showcased for its environmental impact and technical design excellence.
Duke of Edinburgh — Bronze & Silver
Service, physical, skill, expedition/orienteering (2023).
Projects
Health Hub UAE — Founder
Visit nowHealth Hub is your all-in-one destination for reliable, accessible, and personalized health and wellness support. Our mission is to empower individuals to take control of their well-being by providing trusted information, expert guidance, and practical tools whilst also understanding the importance of sustainability, all in one platform. At Health Hub, we believe that good health is more than just the absence of illness—it's about feeling comfortable with your doctors and healthcare providers . That’s why we offer a wide range of features designed to support your health journey. From up-to-date articles and tips written by certified professionals to interactive tools like rating your doctors based on various factors and finding out which doctors are best near you, we’re here to help you make informed choices every step of the way.
Smart IoT-Based Greenhouse
Designed and built an automated greenhouse that monitors and regulates temperature, humidity, and soil moisture using Arduino sensors, fans, and pumps. Integrated with Blynk and ThingSpeak for remote control and data visualization. Awarded Best Prototype at the Dubai Science Fair 2025.
Disaster Recovery Rover
An intelligent search-and-rescue rover designed to navigate hazardous terrain using multiple ultrasonic sensors and GPS. Built with Arduino and IoT components, it autonomously detects obstacles and communicates real-time data to a remote dashboard. Developed to aid emergency responders during natural disasters.
Student Intern — Sidara (London)
Explored AI/ML applications in sustainable design; built skills in data analysis, spatial modelling, and urban design (Dec 2024).
Extracurricular & Leadership Activities
Co‑Founder & Director of Engineering — Aviation & Aerospace Society
Led projects on model aircraft, drones, and flight simulations; mentored peers in aeronautics and engineering principles.
Inspirit AI Scholar — Astrophysics & AI Research
Applied machine learning to exoplanet datasets under Stanford/Harvard mentors.
LabX Research Intern — Sidara
Contributed to urban planning research using GIS and Random Forest for land suitability analysis.
Senior Mathematics Society
Advanced problem‑solving; strengthened precision and reasoning.
Varsity Basketball Team
Starting shooting guard at national‑level competitions; leadership, teamwork, resilience.
Physics & Engineering Society
Debates and projects in applied physics and engineering innovations.
Math Tutor — DESC
Individual and group tutoring for GCSE & A Level Maths; built communication and mentoring skills.
