Class of 2016
Gangwar is passionate about electronics. When his grandmother lost her vision, he decided to use his love of electronics to help her.
So he designed the "Smart Stick," an infrared-based path guidance system for the visually impaired.
This invention earned him the CSIR Diamond Jubilee invention award, India's highest invention award for school children.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, applauded the invention and encouraged him to work towards applying technology to help improve lives.
Gangwar also designed "i-Mat," a pressure-sensitive mat for preventing bedsores in bedridden people. He has filed patent applications for both inventions.
He went to high school in New Delhi, India, where he edited the science magazine, played varsity soccer, and directed the electronics club.
At Yale, he is involved with the Yale Leadership Institute, the Yale Student Investment Group, and the Yale Cricket Team.