Bihar's Prodigy Satyam Kumar: IIT at 13, Ph.D. at 24, Now a US Tech Star!

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News18•22-12-2025, 18:17
Bihar's Prodigy Satyam Kumar: IIT at 13, Ph.D. at 24, Now a US Tech Star!
- •Satyam Kumar, from Bihar, cracked IIT-JEE at 13 (AIR 679) and joined IIT Kanpur at 14 for a dual B.Tech-M.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
- •He completed his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at the young age of 24.
- •In 2023, he interned with Apple's Siri Speech Team, showcasing his expertise in advanced technology.
- •Currently, Satyam is a leading researcher in advanced machine learning at a top tech company in America, bringing global recognition to India.
- •His younger brother, Shivam, also qualified JEE Mains at 15, studied at IIT Kanpur, and now works at Samsung.
Why It Matters: Satyam Kumar's journey from rural Bihar to a US tech leader inspires with his IIT-Ph.D. achievements.
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