Rita Bhowmik

Nanotechnology Engineering @ University of Waterloo · AWS AI Certified · Engineer & Software Engineer

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About Me

I’m a first-year Nanotechnology Engineering student at the University of Waterloo with a strong interest in the intersection of engineering, design, and business. I enjoy building systems that are technically rigorous, user-aware, and scalable — from physical devices to full-stack software.

Projects

Triboelectric Nanogenerator (1st Place – Best Overall Design)

Designed and built a high-performance triboelectric nanogenerator that converted wind energy into electrical power via contact electrification. The device achieved 52V output and exceeded the previous event record by 200%.

HerHealthHormone | AI in Healthcare

Full-stack women’s health platform developed for the 2025 WiE Hackathon. Tracks symptoms related to PCOS and integrates LLaMA-based AI to generate personalized schedules and health insights.

Experience

CAD Designer — Waterloo Formula Electric

Designed venturi mechanics and infusion cart assemblies for the 2025–2026 Formula Electric racecar using SolidWorks, with focus on aerodynamics and composites.

Medical Marketing Analytics Intern — Complete Eyecare

Executed data-driven marketing strategies, translated optical technologies into patient-friendly educational content, and improved clinic engagement through analytics.

Head Lifeguard & Swim Instructor — Aqua Life Swim Academy

Led instruction for 100+ swimmers, coordinated emergency response, and managed high-pressure safety environments.

Education

University of Waterloo

BASc in Honours Nanotechnology Engineering (2025–2030)
Relevant tools: MATLAB, KiCAD

St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School

OSSD · AP Honours · Business SHSM Graduate

Certifications & Skills

Certifications

  • AWS Certified AI Practitioner
  • MATLAB Certified (MathWorks)

Skills

  • Python, SQL, MATLAB
  • Full-Stack Web Development
  • AWS, Data Visualization
  • CAD & Mechanical Design