ABOUT ME
I'm Rohan Agarwal, a researcher, teacher, performer... and a dual enrolled sophomore at Monta Vista High School and De Anza College in Cupertino CA.
I believe that true change happens only when engineering innovation becomes an economic driver. I founded Blue Leaf Labs to explore this space, focusing on energy, climate, and the use of insightful data to drive real-world action. My work is hands-on and transparent: I design prototypes, test them rigorously, and share my methods openly so others can build on what I've learned. Collaboration is integral to this process, and I enjoy working with fellow researchers, educators, and community groups to validate and share results
Researcher...
My current work is focused on searching for solutions for environmental challenges that are feasible from an engineering standpoint, and drive economic self interest:
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Blue Energy: I’m currently building and testing benchtop stacks for osmotic power (blue energy), with a focus on load-sweep instrumentation and real-world economic feasibility.
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Decision Tools: I turn messy data into clear, actionable insights through single-metric visualizations and lightweight dashboards.
Teacher...
I'm passionate about making complex ideas accessible. My teaching with Dynamic Teaching for the City of Cupertino ranges from the school year Advanced Topics in Mathematics to custom crafted summer programs in environmental engineering and scientific inquiry . Working with students from fifth to twelfth grade, I invest a lot of time designing materials that bring abstract concepts to life, helping students see and touch what was once only theoretical. My goal is to make these ideas stick by creating clear examples and providing cheat-sheets and small tools they can use long after class ends.
I'm currently working on designing an environmental awareness course for Summer 2026. Follow my journey here!
Performer...
Outside of my work in engineering, I'm a musician. I play Hindustani classical tabla, the Western violin and have been singing for over a decade. I find that my fascination with rhythm, signal, and structure in music often directly informs how I approach sensors and data in the lab.
Head over to my Instagram page and YouTube channel for some of my latest compositions!