B.S. Bioengineering · B.A. Molecular & Cellular Biology · UC Berkeley
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Sindhu Ravuri is a data analyst and biomedical researcher with dual degrees from UC Berkeley in Bioengineering and Molecular & Cellular Biology, combining rigorous quantitative skills with deep biological and public health expertise.
At the California Department of Public Health's Modeling and Advanced Analytics Group, Sindhu led multi-stage mathematical modeling projects spanning wastewater-based nowcasting, behavioral modeling, and health equity analysis. She developed forecasting models for the state's public-facing CalCAT platform and contributed to the COVID-19 health equity dashboard used by state leadership.
Her research has resulted in five peer-reviewed publications in journals including Epidemics, Water & Health, and Emerging Infectious Diseases, with additional manuscripts in preparation. Sindhu is known for bridging technical rigor with clear communication — presenting modeling studies to diverse audiences from peers to state leadership to non-technical stakeholders.
"Bridging rigorous quantitative analysis with real-world public health impact — from developing wastewater forecasting models deployed on state platforms to conducting health equity analyses that inform policy, I'm committed to data-driven research that makes a difference."
California Department of Public Health — Modeling & Advanced Analytics Group
California Department of Public Health — Modeling & Advanced Analytics Group
Real-time county-aggregated wastewater-based estimates for the SARS-CoV-2 effective reproduction number
Epidemics · DOI: 10.1016/j.epidem.2024.100803Wastewater for Public Health: Timely, sensitive, and reliable SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant monitoring in California
Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology · DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00845FKeeping a modeling-driven public health dashboard relevant — lessons learned from the California Communicable Diseases Assessment Tool
Frontiers in Public Health · DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1658645Correlation between wastewater and COVID-19 case incidence rates in major California sewersheds across three variant periods
Water & Health · DOI: 10.2166/wh.2023.173Estimating Relative Abundance of 2 SARS-CoV-2 Variants through Wastewater Surveillance at 2 Large Metropolitan Sites, United States
Emerging Infectious Diseases · DOI: 10.3201/eid2805.212488Using Modeled Fecal Shedding Distributions to Understand Variations in 90-Day Rolling Correlations Between Wastewater Concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Cases — California, Feb 2022–Feb 2023
Course founder, instructor of record and lecturer — introduced students to the field of bioengineering through accessible, interdisciplinary content
2020Teaching Assistant and Lead TA — facilitated labs, office hours, and exam reviews for undergraduate General Chemistry
2017Founded and taught the first Kuchipudi course at ICC; developed a dedicated app with lesson plans, homework, practice videos, custom rubric system, and vocabulary
2026Bioengineering High School Competition (BioEHSC) — UC Berkeley Bioengineering Honor Society
UC Berkeley Bioengineering Honor Society
UC Berkeley Bioengineering Honor Society
Apne Aap Women Worldwide
Presidential Volunteer Service Award, Gold
United States Government · 2015The Anselmo J. Macchi Engineering & Science Scholarship
UC Berkeley · 2019The Hsu Engineering Scholarship
UC Berkeley · 2018Bioengineering Honor Society Inductee
UC Berkeley · 2018The Leadership Award
UC Berkeley · 2016Alpha Delta Phi Literary Scholarship, 1st Place
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A visual journey through research presentations, performances, and community engagement.
Investigative journalism, features, and interviews — from the San Jose Mercury News to Northwestern's Medill program.
Sindhu's fearless investigation for the San Jose Mercury News' Mosaic brought the voices of trafficking survivors to light — from the lanes of New Delhi to the streets of California. The article earned the Merida Award for fearless reporting and marked a turning point in her journalism career.
Read ArticleOver the years, gender equality has taken on new meaning. With each victory in society comes the realization of increasing opportunities for women — across politics, freedom from violence, education, and the workplace.
Read MoreAs founder and Editor-in-Chief of WingSpan — the first ever longform feature magazine at Harker — and previously Business Editor and Global Editor of the Winged Post, Sindhu developed a wide portfolio covering global issues, science, and culture.
View ArchiveSelected for Northwestern University's prestigious Medill Journalism summer program in 2014, Sindhu had multiple articles published and was recognized by faculty advisors for her investigative depth and fearless storytelling.
Read MoreSindhu interviews Emmy Award winner and UN Delegate Ruchira Gupta, founder of Apne Aap Women Worldwide, for India Parent Magazine on the occasion of International Women's Day.
Watch InterviewTrained under Joe Rodriguez, Elliot Almond and Sharon Noguchi at the San Jose Mercury News' Mosaic, Sindhu's passion for writing blossomed into fearless investigative reporting and longform magazine journalism that earned national recognition.
Learn MoreWords from mentors, colleagues, and collaborators across dance, journalism, and public service.
Sindhu is born to dance. She is a natural. She is quick to learn, easy to handle and extremely flexible. It is because of her natural talent combined with her determination to learn and excel through vigorous practice that I decided to take her to Russia and Germany to perform. She was the youngest in our group but performed exceptionally. She also performed at the Parliament house in India and I am very proud of her. I am honored that she is my student. I am so impressed that she comes all the way from San Jose to New Delhi to learn dance. Her dedication is exemplary. She is a role model to many young dancers. When Sindhu dances she reminds me of lightning.
It is with great honor that I submit this recommendation for Sindhu Ravuri. Sindhu has been a partner with Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose for several years. In her role as performer, volunteer and advocate, Sindhu has demonstrated leadership, courage and grace. She has approached difficult topics by promoting respect for those less fortunate, and even endangered. In the Museum environment, she is often surrounded by younger girls and boys that look up to her, and she excels as a positive role model. Sindhu is a caring, compassionate young woman, mature beyond her years. She has been an asset to the Museum and will be a positive influence in whatever endeavor she takes on.
I love your eagerness to tackle ambitious stories that might scare off other young reporters. Your trend story is a prime example of that. Not many reporters at your stage of development would be brave enough to explore the seamy side of online dating services and their exploitation of debt-burdened, college-aged young women. And I must confess that I was a bit hesitant about allowing you to pursue this. But your passion for the concept convinced me to allow you to give it your best shot. I am happy to report that your tenacity and your willingness to keep plugging away until you found "sugar babies" and "sugar daddies" who were willing to speak with you has paid off. I think this story demonstrates your industriousness and your ability to take a deep dive into a difficult topic.