Level Up STEM Through Play
Play. Build. Create. Engineer.
About Me
My name is Krishaan Damalaceruvu
Hi, I’m Krishaan, a student at Gary Herberger Young Scholars Academy with a passion for robotics, AI, game development, CAD, and engineering.
I enjoy building things, from robots and video games to Minecraft mods and AI projects. Through my experience teaching younger students, I noticed that many kids are curious about technology but do not know where to start.
That inspired me to create game-based STEM learning activities that make engineering fun, simple, and hands-on for younger students.
Mission
My mission is to make STEM more accessible, engaging, and approachable for younger students.
Help younger students discover that engineering can be creative, fun, and within their reach.
Technical Skills
My Activities
My activities reflect my passion for technology, creativity, engineering, and communication.
Robotics
Participated in FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics from 2021 to 2025, where I helped design, program, and optimize robots using Java, CAD, PID control, and computer vision.
Item CAD and Engineering Design
Designed a 3D-printed prosthetic hand at Rose-Hulman’s Club Catapult program, earning the Faculty Best Project Award.
Game Design
Created original video games, Minecraft mods, board games, and card games focused on strategy, mechanics, AI logic, and user experience.
Speech, Debate, and Moot Court
Competed in Speech, Debate, and Moot Court, developing public speaking and analytical reasoning skills and advancing to Nationals in 2025.
Software Development
Worked as a paid Software Development Intern at Turito, building AI-powered tools for an online learning platform.
Theatre
Participated in my school’s theatre program and performed in multiple plays, including Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Past and Upcoming Events
Robotics Qualifier EventsDate and time is TBDArizona
STEM Software Presentation for Elementary SchoolsDate and time is TBDGrayhawk Elementary School
First Software Playtesting SessionWed, Jul 15Via Google Meet
International FTC CompetitionWed, Jun 24Edmonton
Performance of Shakespeare's Midsummer Nights DreamSat, May 30Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy- Arizona FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) State ChampionshipSat, Feb 21Northern Arizona University
Devils Invent: Elevating the Aerospace WorkforceSat, Nov 15ASU - Tempe Campus
Blogs
My Projects
Get in Touch
Feel free to reach out directly via email or phone, or connect with us for any specific projects that I can build for you.
Email: krishaand@gmail.com