Sirish Subash (Q221)

Sirish Subash (born 2010) is an American child inventor and student scientist best known for developing PestiSCAND, an artificial intelligence-powered handheld device that detects harmful pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables. At the age of 14, Subash won the 3M Young Scientist Challenge in October 2024, earning the title of America’s Top Young Scientist and a US$25,000 grand prize for his groundbreaking innovation.