Gitanjali Rao is an inventor, scientist, and STEM advocate who gained international recognition for developing technologies to address real-world problems. As a teenager, she created a carbon nanotube-based device designed to detect lead contamination in water and later developed an AI-based application aimed at identifying and reducing cyberbullying. Her innovations highlighted the potential of young people to contribute to science and technology. In 2020, she was named the first-ever TIME Kid of the Year, becoming a prominent voice for youth innovation and STEM education.
