Zehaan Walji

Computer Science and Biological Science Student | Ted Rogers Future Leader ’24 | Undergraduate Researcher

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About

I’m a second-year student in Computer Science and Biological Sciences, driven by a passion for the overlap of AI, healthcare, and biotechnology. My research encompasses multi-agent systems, quantum models for healthcare trust, and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Dup15q. At HERO Lab and ACHRI, I focus on bioinformatics and computational biology. With a background in software, I strive to develop impactful, human-centred solutions that advance medicine and society.

Experience

  • Competition Lead at UofC Data Science and Machine Learning Club
    Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    - Help organize and deliver club events and competition programming - Create educational videos and learning resources for events - Develop challenge content, including prompt design and problem materials - Communicate with partners/sponsors to support events and judging

  • Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation (University of Calgary)
    • Open Science Database Consultant
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      - Manage and maintain the SeizureBiomeDB database, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility for researchers and clinicians. - Oversee day-to-day database operations, including updates, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring. - Develop and implement data management best practices to improve efficiency and reliability.

    • Summer Research Student
      May 2025 - Aug 2025 · 4 mos

      - Conducting research that examines the gut microbiota in animal models - Creating a Seizure Database to house data for researchers as part of ACHRI - Utilized PostgreSQL, Node.js, and Express.js - Examine snails to test for memory and learning, as well as examining the differences in gut microbiome between wildtype and mutant strains.

  • Research Associate at W21C, University of Calgary
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    Conducting research studies at the intersection of AI/ML, quantum computing, and human factors engineering to revolutionize healthcare & emergency practices, collaborating closely with Dr. Junho Park at the HERO Lab.

  • MEDLIFE (Hybrid)
    • Vice President Marketing
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      - Lead marketing strategy and execution to communicate MEDLIFE’s mission across digital and campus platforms. - Manage and guide the marketing team in planning and promoting events, fundraisers, and volunteer initiatives. - Amplify awareness of MEDLIFE’s global impact supporting low-income communities in South America and Africa.

    • Junior Executive in Outreach
      Oct 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr

      -Play a vital role in our mission to support low-income communities through healthcare, education, and development initiatives throughout continents such as South America & Africa -Work on connecting MEDLIFE Calgary with potential sponsors and community members

  • Biomedical Engineering Research and Innovation Team (BMERIT) UCalgary (1 yr 9 mos)
    • Cellular and Chemical Systems (BIOMOD) Team Member
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

      - Working on creating an Alzheimer’s Detection Device, using a laminar flow assay that examines biomarkers associated with the disease - Involved in both the wet and dry lab to model proteins and nucleic acids, and conduct literature review - Project work is intended for BIOMOD submission

    • Events Team Member
      Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 · 7 mos

      - Worked on raising money for BMERIT projects through community initiatives - Helped organize multiple events, including UFloursih, Women In Engineering, and BioDesign Synergy - Money for these goes toward funding for projects like the hand-pedal system and IR Remote for dementia patients