Arjun Puninchittaya is a researcher and rising senior at Bedford High School (NH) working in computational neuroscience and applied mathematics. Through his research, he developed an advanced MRI diffusion model to characterize neuropathology and map objective neuroimaging metrics in psychotic disorders, achieving <2% parameter estimation bias under clinical SNR conditions to help address diagnostic limitations and high first-line treatment failure rates. An accomplished mathematician and student leader, Arjun is a two-time AIME qualifier, president of his school's Math Team, co-president of the Science Olympiad team, and Eagle Scout. He uses advanced computational modeling and engineering to develop solutions to complex challenges.
NWC 2026
Oral Presentation