ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT SKANDHAN KARTHIKEYAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras | Chennai, India | Advancing SDG 7 & UNAI 9
" Being a Millennium Fellow provides me with the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse community of passionate individuals dedicated to discovering sustainable solutions for global challenges. Furthermore, it brings me joy and satisfaction to serve my society. Therefore, I aspire to be a part of the team that is shaping a better tomorrow. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Equity Energy
Equity Energy is a project aimed at designing an appropriate mix of materials to absorb and store solar energy and give out energy for lighting and heating systems, when required. The aim is to reduce the dependence on traditional methods using a material that can save solar energy in the form of heat.
About the Millennium Fellow
Skandhan is a dedicated science enthusiast who is eager to contribute to global welfare. He is currently a senior in the Mechanical Engineering program at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. Having grown up in a humble background in the bustling city of Chennai, he derives satisfaction from developing innovative solutions to contemporary challenges. The demand for equitable energy is an increasingly pressing concern; however, it is crucial to take into account the ecological costs associated with energy production and consumption. Therefore, a combination of creativity and a comprehensive understanding of these issues is essential. He aims to contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
