Váradi Ákos


Deputy Head of Department

Contact: varadi.akos (at) kutdiak (dot) hu

 

He completed his high school studies in Cluj-Napoca at the Apáczai Csere János Theoretical High School, in the intensive English mathematics program. He is continuing his studies in Cluj-Napoca at the Technical University, in the ETTI program, where he is applying his knowledge. Additionally, he has been accepted into the MCC Junior Program.

His interest in computer science, physics, and mathematics began early on, and he wanted to apply his knowledge in these fields. His journey as a student researcher began in a computer science class, where his teacher offered him the opportunity to work on a project. This led to his first project, the Smart Lock. With this project, he was able to help a friend with a disability and achieved outstanding results in 2023 at the Neumann János Competition, the TUDEK of 2023/2024, and subsequently at the XXIV-th TUDOK. Every day of 2023 was marked by science and artificial intelligence, and from that point on, the sky was the limit. However, a student researcher likes to push boundaries, so this limit didn’t last long: he created a mini-satellite that provided an innovative solution to an agricultural problem. With this plan, he entered 2024, when he had to acquire more and more knowledge each day to achieve his goals. His physics teacher and computer science teacher often stayed late into the night to help him understand how a program works, how a computer thinks, or the differences between serial and parallel circuits. The project was successfully completed, and not only did the students at his school reward his perseverance and invention, but he also received first prize at the TUDEK, followed by the grand prize at the TUDOK. In 2024, he again represented Transylvania at the Neumann János Competition, achieving outstanding results once more. He was elected Deputy Head of Applied Sciences and Technology Department.

In his free time, he enjoys drawing, and like his work in the sciences, several of his artworks have been awarded. In 2023, he won a national first and second prize, and in 2024, his creations were recognised in an international competition, where he won two first prizes in the “Visual Arts” category.

It’s really disheartening to see how much we don’t know, and even worse, that many people don’t care about what’s around them. I’m very glad to be a member of the student researchers because here there isn’t a single person who just accepts the things around them. Everyone tries to explain everything. This is what I advise everyone who goes out into the world: be curious, research, seek, and surround yourself with people who don’t just accept the things that orbit around them. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the next best time is NOW.