Avi Aaron Batchu

For Avi Aaron Batchu, the educational journey has been epic. Or EPICS, anyway.

This spring, Batchu will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. As part of the Fulton Schools Grand Challenges Scholars Program, or GCSP, he has been busy studying in an intensive program designed to prepare the next generation of engineers to solve society’s biggest challenges as defined by the National Academy of Engineering.

He is most proud of his work in the Engineering Projects in Community Service program, known as EPICS. In the program, students help solve engineering-based problems for charities, schools and other not-for-profit organizations.

Batchu was part of a student team who developed a mobile application to address the pressing mental health concerns experienced by members of the Hopi Tribe, a sovereign nation in northeastern Arizona.

“I wanted to learn and apply all my skills to have a meaningful impact on the community,” Batchu says. “EPICS provided me with the support and resources to do just that.”

During his time in the Fulton Schools, Batchu also served as a camp counselor at E2, a welcome retreat for incoming first-year students, and served as social media director for an ASU explorers club. He is also a New American University Scholar.

As part of the GCSP, Batchu pursued interesting research topics. He completed a capstone project for Scopium AI, a medical device startup. The team of students created a security dashboard system that utilized artificial intelligence to ensure that sensitive medical data is handled securely. Batchu developed a logging and forensic analysis system to help administrators handle cybersecurity issues.

After graduation, Batchu will relocate to Chicago and plans to work as a software development engineer. He says hopes to make an impact in the tech industry and stay committed to continued learning and upskilling.

Batchu believes his education will help him make an impact.

“Engineering has changed my life because it has given me a sense of purpose and the drive to learn and apply new skills for the benefit of all,” he says. “The resources and opportunities offered at ASU have set me up for lifelong success.”

Read about other exceptional graduates of the Fulton Schools’ spring 2025 class here.