Cyra Sachan

Cyra Sachan is a sophomore at The Pingry School. Her STEM interests include computer science, artificial intelligence, and designing technology around human needs. Cyra has conducted research in Professor Wen Zhang’s laboratory at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, studying the use of nanobubbles to prevent crystal buildup in membrane technology. She also co-authored an interdisciplinary research paper examining India’s historical contributions to mathematics, science, and innovation. At school, Cyra participates in robotics and earned second place at the 2026 Pingry Hackathon. She is also involved with the Relay Project, a sustainability nonprofit. Outside of STEM, Cyra competes in varsity cross country, swimming, track, and triathlons and practices Japanese Taiko drumming.