Composed of dynamic high school  & university students, Scientific Minds of America's leadership presents solutions based on research, observation and analysis of current problems that plague youth. 

International Executive Team 

Arjun Kanjarpane, SMOA Founder & Chief Executive Officer 

Sophomore, River Hill High School
1st Year Student, University of Maryland Baltimore County
3rd Year Student, Howard Community College

In 2014, Arjun led a group of 3 other students to Lockerman Bundy Elementary School to demonstrate Lego Robotics as part of his Robotics Team, the Diamond Tooth-ED Tigers. Arjun quickly observed that the children during this session were fascinated with such technology and yearned for more. After a year of research, design and consultation with experts in the field, Arjun founded Scientific Minds of America. Arjun continued to visit Lockerman Bundy ever year and new students learned about more than robotics, and as SMOA expanded into various subject areas, so did the children's appetite for learning. Aside from his time spent on SMOA, Arjun lives a tri-life from high school, to college, to university where, among other subjects, he conducts research on oncolytic virotherapeutics, and in particular, granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor and how viral efficacy, potency and safety can be increased through various modalities. In his other time, Arjun works part time at a medical-staffing company, and is part of numerous organizations and societies within his community. 

Shreyas Jammi, SMOA Chief Operating Officer

Sophomore, Mount Hebron High School 

Shreyas Jammi is a passionate and driven visionary that recognizes the value and importance of education. From a young age, Shreyas was captivated by the curious and beauty of learning, quickly becoming a lifelong learner of science and art. Unfortunately, as he grew older, Shreyas recognized that many do not have the same opportunities, resources, or facilities to learn and develop their talents, interests, and abilities, and as a result, so much talent and potential is lost. Determined to make a change, Shreyas joined SMOA  as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2018 with a vision to empower impoverished communities, help young students overcome obstacles out of their control to reach their untapped potential, and create a future where students truly have an equal opportunity to learn and grow. Through SMOA, Shreyas inspires and empowers thousands of future successful leaders across the globe. Shreyas researchers particle physics and is a nationally-recognized euphonium player. He is particularly interested in a career in both physics and business in hopes to change in the world.

Dev Patel, SMOA Chief Field Operations Officer

Sophomore, River Hill High School 
1st Year Student, Howard Community College

Dev Patel serves as the Chief Field Operations Officer for all SMOA operations. Dev was interested in SMOA because it combines his interests in community service, public awareness, and academic subjects such as science, while uplifting the community by helping underprivileged youth. Dev is currently involved in many prestigious clubs at River Hill High School such as the Red Cross Club, in which he assists in blood drives and raises funds for various causes, and DECA, a business and marketing club, where he participates in business role-play events and applies real-life skills. Dev also researches sleep deprivation in hospital patients and is currently developing an academic paper which he hopes to publish soon as part of his school's Independent Research program. Outside of school and SMOA, Dev also volunteers at Brighter Hope Wellness Center, a mental health clinic, where he spends his time running the center's social media awareness campaign and writing articles regarding mental health in his community. In his free time, Dev enjoys playing guitar, running, and spending time outdoors. 

Gabriel Otubu, SMOA Chief Communications Officer

Sophomore, River Hill High School

Gabriel Otubu works for Scientific Minds of America(SMOA) as the Chief Curriculum Development Officer to create new curriculum and to expand the company. Gabriel knows that the work his staff and his work on will benefit children who are less fortunate and those who are interested in learning. Gabriel is hands-on with his staff and continuously works on SMOA’s expansion and  improvement. He is tremendously organized, a team player, and is always keeping an eye on the future. Gabriel has worked for SMOA for 9 months and has developed a series of curriculum, that will be used, when the nonprofit begins to mentor and teach students important life skills. Gabriel is a certified leader, due to his position as Vice-president of the River Hill High School Student Government, vice-president of Future Doctors of America, and his many other clubs and activities.