Carnegie Mellon University
Integrated Innovation Institute

Engineering + Design + Business

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Khanishkaa Viknesh

Khanishkaa Viknesh

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MIIPS, 2025

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About

I'm a passionate and avid learner with a keen interest in a variety of domains, including Technology, Architecture, Materials, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Research. My ambition is to explore the use of diverse materials and create sustainable, highly effective solutions. In the realm of product innovation, my role as the lead Architect involved refining furniture drawings and detail drawings for various projects. This hands-on involvement allowed me to contribute to the transformative power of innovative ideas in shaping physical spaces and products. I played a pivotal role in translating creative concepts into tangible designs that not only met but exceeded expectations.


Why MIIPS?

Looking ahead, my immediate goal is to deepen my understanding of the relationship between integrated innovation, business acumen, societal impact, and sustainability. MIIPS provides the ideal platform for my growth, laying the foundation to create impactful solutions that transcend societal challenges with sustainability in mind.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture at MEASI Academy of Architecture

Experience

Junior Architect

What type of role are you looking to obtain after you graduate?

Upon completing the MIIPS program, my primary goal is to leverage the acquired knowledge to drive innovation in integrated product and service development. Motivated by experiences during the 2015 Chennai floods, I aim to contribute solutions for positive societal change.