Analytical rigour
From econometric models of foreign investment to Python simulations of standing waves, I test ideas against evidence and interpret the results with care.
Jumeirah College, Dubai
Mehak Dhawan
Exploring the intersection of cognitive science, computer science, economics and music
- Women reached through DigiSakhi
- 15,000+
- Published research papers
- 2
- Pre-seed funding committed to Kindling
- ₹18 lakh
- Students tutored in competition mathematics
- 150+
About Me
I’m a student at Jumeirah College, Dubai, exploring questions at the intersection of cognitive science, computer science, economics and music.
I’m interested in how people process information, make decisions, learn and connect with one another, and in what computational models can help us understand about these processes.
What Guides My Work
Human understanding
DigiSakhi began by understanding the barriers 25 women faced with digital tools. Lasting solutions start by listening to the people they are meant to serve.
Curiosity
A love of music led me to ask why some harmonies feel stable and others surprising, and then to measure it.
Roles I Take On
Founder
I founded DigiSakhi, which has reached more than 15,000 women across four Indian states, and Kindling, an app designed to help parents and teenagers reconnect.
Researcher
My research spans computational musicology, development economics and physics, with papers published in NHSJS and the International Journal of Scientific Research and Review.
Mentor
As Math Captain, I have tutored more than 150 students for competitions such as the BMO and AMC, and established a peer-led mentoring programme at school.
Selected Work
Three projects that show how I turn questions into platforms, products and research.
DigiSakhi
A vernacular learning platform helping women build digital and financial confidence, now reaching more than 15,000 women.
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Kindling
A context-aware app, developed with psychologists, that is designed to strengthen parent–adolescent relationships.
Read moreThe mathematics of music
A published study that quantifies tonal stability and harmonic motion across five musical styles.
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