Enabling Students to Explore and Innovate

"Mr. Karthik played a pivotal role in my success throughout the IB MYP, IBDP, and college application process, guiding both my academic and personal development over three transformative years. As the MYP and then as a DP Coordinator, he ensured a seamless learning experience during the pandemic, helping me achieve a perfect 56/56 in MYP and 45/45 in IBDP, earning the distinction of IB MYP and IBDP World Topper.

His mentorship extended beyond academics, providing invaluable support in extracurricular activities, internships, and research projects. Under his guidance, I secured prestigious internships, including one at the National Institute of Rural Development, which significantly enriched my learning and bolstered my university application. His strong belief in my potential and tailored mentorship were instrumental in my acceptance to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. I am profoundly grateful for his support and dedication in helping me achieve my goals.

"During my IB journey, mentorship was transformative, seamlessly blending real-life applications and contemporary research to make learning both engaging and impactful. The guidance I received ignited my passion for biomedical engineering and bioinformatics, particularly during the pandemic. I was mentored through research on mutations in the RdRp protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and their effects on its binding to the drug remdesivir, significantly enhancing the quality of my work and deepening my interest in research.

This mentorship also inspired me to develop a research proposal at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, focused on novel perioperative cancer therapy aimed at preventing recurrence while promoting surgical wound healing. This proposal earned a $4,500 grant, marking a significant milestone in my academic journey.

The support and dedication provided by this mentorship profoundly shaped my education and scientific aspirations, for which I am deeply grateful."

“Karthik Sir’s mentorship during high school profoundly shaped my passion for research and critical thinking. His teaching extended beyond textbooks, integrating real-world applications and contemporary scientific studies.

Under his guidance, I explored advanced topics like the Target of Rapamycin (TOR) pathway and conducted research on caffeine’s effect on yeast growth, emphasizing rigorous methodologies and independent thinking. His support also enabled me to contribute to Dr. Reddy’s Labs through my zebrafish breeding optimization research.

His mentorship instilled a lifelong curiosity and commitment to meaningful scientific inquiry, laying a strong foundation for my academic and research pursuits.”

"I was fortunate to be Karthik Sir's student from 2016 to 2018, and he is truly one of the most gifted educators I've encountered. His passion for teaching and research, combined with his deep knowledge, made learning, engaging and inspiring. Karthik Sir's use of real-life examples brought concepts to life, and his guidance in designing experiments and writing research papers was invaluable. Anyone who works with him will find him outstanding in every role he takes on."

"Mr. Karthik Mangu has been both my biology teacher and mentor throughout my IBDP journey. He constantly inspired his students to push their boundaries and strive to achieve more in life. He is a phenomenal teacher who went out of his way multiple times to ensure his students were reaching their full potential and had clarity of concept. Moreover, his dedication to constantly developing his own knowledge base is quite motivational. Due to how well versed he is in both the teaching and research sectors, we have had the opportunity to explore out of syllabus information, which is always beneficial for a student."