Adam Park
Co-Founder and Co-President
Adam is a junior at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy who plans a career in mechanical engineering. He enjoys weightlifting, building things, and listening to K-pop.
Who We Are
At the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Adam Park and Sohum Kodilkar noticed how few students their age had heard of medical engineering, the field behind prosthetics, imaging and the devices clinicians use every day. Most first meet it in college, after the classes that lead into it are behind them. In 2026 they founded Young Medical Engineers to change that, and have since brought free speakers, build events and tutoring to students who would otherwise miss out, including in India and Korea.
The Board
Sohum Kodilkar
Co-Founder and Co-President
Sohum is a junior at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy who hopes to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. He enjoys soccer, pickleball, weightlifting, and spending time with friends.
Thomas Liu
Treasurer
Thomas is a junior at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy who plans a career in biomedical engineering, using it to solve real-world problems. He enjoys playing tennis and violin.
Wyatt Washburn
Secretary
Wyatt is a junior at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy who plans a career in mechanical engineering. He enjoys weightlifting, reading, and hanging out with his friends.
Sanjit Perumalla
Director of Outreach and Communications
Sanjit is a junior at Dunlap High School. He plans to major in computer science in college and enjoys playing tennis and pickleball.
Mia Chiu
Director of Programs
Mia is a sophomore at Glenbrook South High School. She plans to pursue a career in medicine and enjoys playing tennis.
Rishaan Sinha
Country Director, India
Rishaan is a junior at Stonehill International School in Bangalore, India. He aspires to become a biomedical engineer. His hobbies include tennis, golf, and robotics.
Jungsoo Park
Country Director, Germany
Aiden Noh
Country Director, Korea