Systems Engineer & Inventor

Dheer
Patel

Founder of INHALYZE · UIUC Grainger · Dean's List · James Scholar

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INHALYZE Smart Inhaler · IRIS National Fair Finalist
750K+Students Reached
$21.6KFunds Raised
3Robotics Labs Built
SAT 1460Math 730 · ERW 730
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About

Builder. Researcher. Leader.

I'm a Systems Engineering & Design student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, passionate about solving real-world problems at the intersection of engineering, technology, and healthcare.

My flagship project, INHALYZE, is a smart inhaler prototype engineered to improve respiratory health management for Asthma and COPD patients — selected as a finalist at India's prestigious IRIS National Fair.

Beyond building products, I've led robotics education initiatives reaching hundreds of thousands of students, published engineering research, and mentored peers from underserved communities.

Systems Engineering Product Design Medical Devices Robotics Research Education Outreach

Education

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign BS, Systems Engineering & Design · 2025–2029 Dean's List · James Scholar · Grainger College
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Jamnabai Narsee International School International Baccalaureate · 2023–2025
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Jamnabai Narsee School Grade 11 & 12 · 2013–2023
Projects

Innovations & Research

INHALYZE
Healthcare · IoT 2024 – Present

INHALYZE — Smart Inhaler

Researched, designed, and developed a smart inhaler prototype engineered to improve respiratory health management for Asthma and COPD patients. Selected as a Finalist at The IRIS National Fair, one of India's most prestigious science and innovation competitions.

  • Innovative solutions for improved respiratory health management
  • Real-time monitoring and data-driven insights for patients
  • Making respiratory care smarter, more accessible, and more effective
Product Design Prototyping R&D Healthcare Tech
Robotics · Safety 2022

Autonomous Safety Braking System

Developed an autonomous safety braking mechanism for bicycles to prevent collisions, utilizing sensor data for enhanced safety.

  • Published research paper in NAIRJC (North Asian International Research Journal)
  • Sensor-fusion approach using real-time obstacle detection
Embedded Systems Sensor Fusion Published Research
Community · Education 2023–24

S.E.N.S.E Community Project

Founded and executed a community initiative focused on STEM education and robotics outreach, setting up three robotics labs in underserved schools and engaging over 750,000 students.

  • Mentored 15,000+ students across underserved communities
  • Raised $21,600 from corporate sponsors
  • Enabled 2,500+ students to engage in robotics education
Leadership STEM Outreach Community Building
Experience

Professional Journey

Onsite Consultant

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
May 2026 – Present
  • Providing hands-on technical support to UIUC faculty, staff, students, and retirees
  • Troubleshooting and repairing computer hardware and software issues
  • Performing home networking setup and configuration, disk and file restoration, virus removal
  • Working within departmental units on system and network administration tasks
Onsite ManagementIT Support

Inventor & Developer

INHALYZE · Self-employed
Jan 2024 – Present
  • Researching, designing, and developing a smart inhaler prototype for Asthma and COPD patients
  • Working toward making respiratory care smarter, more accessible, and more effective
  • Selected as a Finalist to present INHALYZE at The IRIS National Fair
Product DesignPrototypingR&D

Systems Engineering Intern

Image Gravures · Ahmedabad, India
Jul 2024 · 1 month
  • Studied the full manufacturing workflow — job card creation, CNC machining to electroplating (Nickel & Copper), laser engraving, and chromium finishing
  • Applied mechanical engineering principles through hands-on component assembly, quality inspection, and process monitoring
  • Observed real-world quality control practices including dimensional checks, adhesion testing, and print proofing
  • Prepared and presented a comprehensive project report with findings and optimization suggestions
ManufacturingQuality ControlProcess Optimization

Mechanical Engineering Intern

D. Parikh Engineering Works · Mumbai, India
Jun 2024 – Jul 2024 · 2 months
  • Interned at India's leading ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of basket centrifuges, established in 1948
  • Conducted detailed analysis of the full centrifuge manufacturing process — spanning design & engineering, raw material sourcing, cutting & fabrication, welding, machining, assembly & testing
  • Gained hands-on experience assembling centrifuge components and ensuring quality control
  • Authored and presented a comprehensive research paper titled "Manufacturing of Industrial Pharmaceutical Centrifuges"
Manufacturing EngineeringQuality AssurancePublished Research
Achievements

Honors & Recognition

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Academic Honors

  • Dean's List2026
    Grainger College of Engineering, UIUC
  • James Scholar2026
    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • HKIMO Gold Award2024
    Hong Kong International Math Olympiad
  • HKIMO Finals Bronze2023
    Hong Kong International Math Olympiad Finals
  • SAT 14602024
    Math: 730 · ERW: 730
  • AP Computer Science A2022
    Score: 5
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Robotics

  • FRC Worlds Rookie All Star Award2024
  • FRC Nationals Finalist & Alliance Captain2024
  • FRC Regionals Excellence in Engineering Award2024
  • FRC Regionals Rookie All Star Award2024
  • FTC Nationals Connect Award2023
  • FTC Internationals Robot Game Semi-Finalist2023
  • FTC Internationals Judges Choice Award2023
  • Dean's List Semi-Finalist (FTC)2023
  • World Robotics Olympiad2022
    National Rank 3
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Leadership

  • Head Boy2022
    Grade 10 Student Council
  • Head Captain2024
    Grade 12 Student Council
  • Jamnabai Adolescent Mentor2024
    JAM Member, Grade 11 & 12
  • Founder & Executor2023–24
    S.E.N.S.E Community Project
  • Coding & Robotics Workshops
    20+ students with Autism & Down Syndrome
  • Mentored 200+ Students
    From disadvantaged backgrounds
Contact

Let's Connect

I'm always open to new opportunities, collaborations, and conversations.

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Email dheervpatel@gmail.com
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LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/dheer-patel-uiuc
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Phone +91 9804 079 709
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Location Urbana, Illinois, USA