Rohan Ganeshan

Helped design and conduct synthetic reactions which utilize photobases to trap small molecule such as carbon dioxide and methanol upon activation by light. Applications to carbon capture and the environment.

Screened iridium and palladium catalysts for aliphatic amide and carboxylic acid dehydrogenation reactions under the supervision of Dr. Guangbin Dong. Additionally worked on boron functionalizing reactions on arenes.

Course Assistant for Chem 17- Principles of Organic Chemistry, and Chem 27- Organic Chemistry of life in the 2025-2026 academic year. Ran coaching sessions, problem set help rooms, and facilitated discussion in lecture. Received a median evaluation of 4.86/5.

Violinist for Harvard's premier undergraduate chamber orchestra, the Harvard Bach Society Orchestra. Promoted to Associate Concertmaster in the Winter 2025 cycle. Repertoire includes Beethoven Symphony No. 6 , Schubert Symphony No. 4, and the Hebrides Overture by Felix Mendelssohn.

Current Co-Captain for Harvard Academic Bowl. Led Harvard to a National title among the highest ranked Freshman and Sophomore Undergraduates amongst the country at the 2025 NAQT Intercollegiate Championship Tournament.

Associate for HUCP, a Harvard organization that works with premier VCs across the country. Run team meetings and prepare analysts for diligence deliverables and market maps. Previous analyst for cases with 25 Madison Ventures and Cake Ventures.