Our Team

Dinesh Elanchezian | President

I’m a junior majoring in Economics and Computational Biology. Outside of ATX Scioly, I’m currently Director of Philanthropy for USIT, research within Dell Medical School, and the Steve Hicks School of Social Work. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and exploring.

Darsh Shah | Tournament Director

I’m a junior Electrical Engineering major who focuses on Power Systems, Power Electronics, and Photonics. Outside of ATX Scioly, I work as Projects Team Lead in the Texas Inventionworks and spend time learning cooking and baking.

Akanksha Acharya | Tournament Director

Hey! I'm a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience and one of the Tournament Directors for this year! Outside ATX, I'm a huge fan of trying new foods, being out in nature, and doing research. I'm looking forward to a great year with this incredible team.

Ameya Purao | Tech Director

I’m a junior majoring in Computer Science with a focus in cybersecurity. Outside of ATX, I’m part of HASH (UT’s competitive security team) and an engineering officer for ISSS. In my free time I enjoy running and refining my recipes in the kitchen.

Crystal Nguyen | Logistics Director

Hello everyone! I am a junior Biology major and am one of the Logistics Directors. Outside of class and SciOly, you can find me doing research, reading with a matcha latte, or going on walks and having picnics (if weather permits).

Rishav Sarkar | Logistics Director

Hey y’all! I’m a sophomore majoring in Biology and Plan II. I’m the co-director for Logistics, but outside of ATX, I love all things related to sports, music (especially R&B), and going on walks through nature.