Sahana Prabhu

Student, University of Toronto

About Sahana Prabhu

Hello!

I'm Sahana (she/her), a electrical and computer engineering student at the University of Toronto. Deeply passionate about sustainability, my goal is to leverage my engineering problem-solving skills to develop solutions that prioritize inclusivity and well being of vulnerable communities and environments. This summer I will be conducting research on the effectiveness of blockchain-backed NFC cards for disaster relief in Vanuatu. 

I am a/an:

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholar

University

University of Toronto

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2024

Research Topic

Climate Change Development Studies Economics Engineering Ethics International Relations Social Work Technology

Area of Expertise

Engineering

I am from:

India Singapore

I speak:

English French Hindi Tamil

My hobbies/interests are:

Art Cooking/Baking Crafts & DIY Dance Hiking/walking Nature & environment Pets Travelling

I am open to participating in mentoring/buddy programmes

Yes

Influencer Of

Topics

Channels contributed to:

Social Sciences STEM Research

Rooms participated in:

University of Toronto

Recent Comments

Comment on Showing Up
Oct 16, 2024

Neha, you’re such an incredible storyteller! Your reflections on "showing up" really resonated with me. It’s always felt more natural to give my all to tasks with clear, measurable outcomes—whether in academics or extracurriculars—while things like nurturing relationships, self-care, and hobbies often take a back seat. I’ve come to realize I’ve been taking those aspects of life for granted, not treating them as areas that deserve my full attention. Lately, I’ve been trying a new approach, making sure that at least one of my top three daily priorities on my to-do list is something that nourishes me outside of work or ambition. It’s not a perfect system, but it’s definitely making me more mindful of where I’m channeling my energy. My hope is that one day it will feel natural to show up fully in all aspects of life!

P.S. You’ve also inspired me to be more present during my commutes and strike up conversations—thank you for that!