Salik Riyaz.A personal portfolio

One person. Many curiosities.

Hi, I'm Salik.

I am a

Founder, Builder, Researcher, Director.

I build ideas, explore science, bring people together, and turn curiosity into meaningful work.

Salik Riyaz, looking thoughtfully to the side
Built around curiosityTechnology · Science · StoriesA little more about my work

My story

Different paths.
One continuous curiosity.

  1. –

    Led an international IASC asteroid-search team

    The Pursuit of Unknown Worlds

    Asteroid-search team leader

    Led an international team participating in the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC), analyzing astronomical data to identify and report asteroid candidates.

    explore
  2. Helping students build prototypes

    Inspiring the Next Generation

    Mentor

    Mentored students as they developed prototypes, conducted research, and learned to use digital tools to turn ideas into practical projects.

    gather
  3. Founding Zoonigia

    A Vision Beyond the Horizon

    Founder and web developer

    Founded Zoonigia with a vision to make frontier sciences and interdisciplinary STEAM opportunities accessible to underserved communities, nurturing the next generation of explorers, innovators, and scientists.

    build
  4. Inviting students into startup programs

    Executive Internship

    Executive intern

    Expanded student outreach and recruited ambassadors, helping more students participate in startup activities and opportunities connected with IIT Delhi.

    gather
  5. Archaeological Astronomy — Documentary Field Study

    Where History Meets the Cosmos

    Field researcher

    Conducted a documentary-based field study exploring connections between archaeological heritage and astronomy, investigating how historical structures, cultural practices, and celestial observations intersect.

    explore
  6. Independent documentary direction

    Independent creator and director

    Independently created and directed a social-impact documentary. Travelled with K. Visual Tribe; the documentary was my own work.

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My story · A turning point

An opportunity I couldn’t take.

My story · Recognition

Milestones,
not destinations.

A few moments of recognition along a journey driven by curiosity, experimentation, and a desire to create opportunities for others.

  1. TOP 1%

    Two Startup Entries

    Youth Ideathon · IIT Delhi

    Two startup entries achieved Top 1% recognition at Youth Ideathon.

  2. SELECTED

    Student Entrepreneur of the Year

    World Leaders Summit

    Selected for the Student Entrepreneur of the Year recognition at the World Leaders Summit. Unable to attend the summit held at an Oxford venue.

  3. TOP 5

    Startup Recognition

    NIT Srinagar

    Achieved a Top 5 startup placement at a competition held at NIT Srinagar.

  4. RANK 02

    Model Expo

    Secured second place in a Model Expo competition.

A personal reflection

Tinkering.

On curiosity, courage, and creating a way forward.

Only now, I'm trying to build pathways for other people.

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Open to conversations & collaborations

Have something in mind?Let’s talk.

An idea, a collaboration, a question, or a project worth exploring. I’d love to hear about it.

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