Student with a foundation in scientific programming and problem-solving. Successfully collaborated on project planning, enhancing team efficiency, showcasing adaptability and teamwork. Proven ability to master hardware assembly. Possessing curious and analytical mindset, coupled with passion for scientific discovery. With hands-on experience in data modeling and computational simulations. Committed to advancing scientific understanding and contributing to groundbreaking research.
Santa Barbara, CA
Granollers, Barcelona, Spain, EU
Eloi Prat Padró
Physics B.S. student | RISE Fellow | Aspiring researcher
Professional Summary
Skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Scientific programming
• Problem-solving
• Experimental design & CAD
• Research methodology
• Fast learner
• Fluent in Catalan, English and Spanish. Basic French speaker.
• 3D printing
Experience
Volunteer Coordinator
The Mahindra United World College of India
Paud, Pune Rural, Maharashtra, India
August 2024 - May 2025
- • Coordinated volunteer schedules to optimize participation and engagement
- • Developed training materials for new volunteers, enhancing onboarding experience
- • Assisted in planning community events, ensuring smooth execution and volunteer involvement
- • Collaborated with local organizations to expand volunteer opportunities and outreach efforts
- • Overall, coordinated a group of up to 25 students for our weekly meetings regarding science/astronomy club activities
Intern
RMedia
Granollers, Barcelona, Spain
July 2024 - August 2024
- • Assisted in practical management of equipment and assembling of complex hardware
- • Conducted market research to identify trends and audience preferences
- • Collaborated with team members on project planning and execution
- • Created engaging written materials for promotional purposes
Education
Bachelor of Science: Physics
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Expected June 2029
[Scholarship/Sponsor] RISE for the world fellow - a Schmidt Futures in partnership with Rhodes Trust initiative to support promising young people.
[GPA] 3.89
Coursework: [MATH 4A] (Linear Algebra), [PHYS 8] (Introduction To Math Methods), [AS AM 2] (Asian American Migration), [MATH 4B] (Differential Equations), [MATH 6A] (Vector Calculus), [PHYS CS5] (Embedded Prototyping), [PHYS 21] (Mechanics), [PHYS 29] (Python Programming For Physics)
Extracurricular Activities: [Society of Physics Students, Physics Organization for Innovation in Technology, Physics Circus Club]
International Baccalaureate
The Mahindra United World College of India
Paud, Pune Rural, India
May 2025
[UWC Spain/La Caixa Foundation] Scholarship Recipient
[38/45] Final IB grade - 7/7 in Physics HL, 6/7 in Computer Science HL, 5/7 in Math AA HL, 7/7 in Catalan SSST Literature SL, 6/7 in Global Politics SL, 5/7 in English Language & Literature SL. +2/3 points from EE+TOK.
Extracurricular Activities: [Nisha Service- Teaching physics in schools in rural india] [K-dance - Learnt about Asian contemporary culture and dance]
[Nisha Creativity] Founder and Coordinator of the astronomy club in my school where we learnt about stargazing and science while publishing newsletters to share it with the school community and schools in surrounding villages.
Elected to [CA of Infrastructure] for [Mahindra UWC College Assembly] in [2024-2025]
Research Project: [IB IA high school research], [High school IB research tackling astrophysics both from physics and mathematics and material physics in 3D printing], [Can be accessed on my website]
Learning experience: [Karnataka, KALINGA CRE], [Learnt about the field work of biologists in one of the most biodiverse areas in the world, the western ghats.]
All Previous Education With The Spanish Curriculum
Escola Pia De Granollers
Granollers, Barcelona, Spain
June 2022
[10/10] final grade in my last year at Escola Pia with a very high final ESO average.
Extracurricular Activities: [Robotics - Pollution sensors for Granollers, Communication device for an ALS patient, 3D printing Clitoris for SexEd, Many prizes in FLL and FTC]
Summer Programs & Experiences
Rise Residential Summit in Oxford - Rhodes House & Brasenose College
8 to 18 August 2025
- • The residential summit is part of [RISE for the world]'s mandatory curriculum for RISE fellows
- • Got the chance to meet the other [94 2024 RISE fellows] in a collaborative environment focused on [learning and problem-solving]
- • Interacted with [multiple organizations for change, NGOs and people] to discuss [sustainability, education, and inequality], proposing [solutions and learning] from them as well as [Oxford professors and Rhodes Scholars]
Yale Young Global Scholars
12 to 24 August 2024
- • [Scholarship] Was awarded a financial aid scholarship covering the majority of the cost of the summer camp
- • [Track] Focused on the [Solving Global Challenges] track, tackling global issues connecting [inequality, education and conflict] to [AI and innovative solutions]
- • Capstone project: Proposed a solution to the proposed issue to [regulate AI in warfare] through a [research organization] where the existential dangers for humanity of AI in warfare are safely tested and shared with all sides of a conflict when found threatening to ensure the preservation of humanity
Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera - Barcelona Supercomputing Center "Bojos per la ciència"
Unfinished (due to moving to India), started 2022 / NewSpace summer program - Small satellites to change the world - August 2023
- • Part of the Fundació Catalunya - La Pedrera's programs for young scientists. Participating included me into the [Science Fellows Community]
- • Learnt from researchers in the BSC about the ways they use the [MareNostrum supercomputer], also getting the opportunity to [operate it] with pre-defined data sets [replicating the researcher's work]
- • Designed a satellite, its parachute, programming, and mission to be sent with a weather balloon, learning about [experimental research], [python skills] and [team efforts] during the summer camp
UWC Short Courses
(RE)defining equality (Austria) and Action for Peace (Spain) - 2022
- • [Scholarship] Was awarded a scholarship covering the the cost of the (RE)defining equality summer camp
- • (RE)defining equality was my first experience abroad, meeting amazing people from all around the world and the institution that would one year later change my life, UWC
- • Action for Peace taught me the [fundamentals of conflict management], a very useful knowledge I later on used both in my [personal life] and in [IB Global Politics]
Research
IB research achieving very high grades, tackling astrophysics from both physics and mathematics perspectives, along with material physics in 3D printing.
View research papers →Skills and Interests
Research Interests
- • Biophysics and the physics of soft and living matter (Still figuring out what field to specialize on)
- • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
Hobbies & Activities
- • Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
- • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- • Designing and Printing 3D Models
- • Coding and Programming
- • Drone Piloting
- • Video Gaming
- • Robotics