Who are we?
OUR TEAM
Aahan Mehta
Founder of Mathagonal Circle
Aahan Mehta is a high school STEM enthusiast and is extremely passionate about maths, physics, and coding. This has led him to start an initiative to nurture love for math and problem solving in school students across India. An initiative “For the Students, Of the Students, By the Students” and accessible to students of all capabilities.
He has a successful track record of international math competitions and finds joy in supporting others. He believes that education becomes more effective and enjoyable when it is based on the deep connections and friendship that forms while sharing a mutual goal. He aims to build a collaborative platform by creating an environment of freedom, creativity and fun to unleash the hidden joy of mathematics.
Through Mathagonal Circle, Aahan wishes to increase the participation of students in STEM fields by inspiring them to participate in various math competitions. “We get to love math when we can discover and understand it by ourselves. Then is when the beauty of math surprises us.” He enjoys working with younger students to increase their interest and success in math. He is a Global Math Project Ambassador.
When he isn’t thinking of math, he is often found
strumming his guitar, coding or capturing moments through his camera lens. He
plans to pursue a career in Computer Science and Higher Mathematics. A
life-long learner, enthusiastic about the dissemination and teaching of
mathematics at all levels.
Neal Shah
High school student who loves problem solving, learning new things and exploring. He believes in the importance of creativity and discovery in learning mathematics. He loves teaching and wants to spark interest in math in students of younger grades. He wants to pursue career in engineering. Outside of math, he loves music and plays drums. He enjoys camping and hiking.
Sameeksha Shah
She has been always fascinated with numbers and patterns since childhood. She wants to empower more girls in mathematics for better career prospect and seeks to instill the love of learning math especially in girls. She is a high school student, wanting to pursue computer science and higher math. She has participated in math competitions. Sameeksha believes it is important to encourage students to engage in inclusive learning through opportunities for inquiry, collaboration and reflection. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time in nature, traveling and exploring new places and trying different cuisines.