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Nikhil Jain

Nikhil Jain

EdTech Founder & CEO empowering global education with AI

Bangalore, India
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Joined August 2025
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Nikhil Jain is a serial entrepreneur and an EdTech innovator, best known as the Founder & CEO of ForeignAdmits and VisaMonk.AI. He has successfully built platforms that leverage AI to provide comprehensive guidance for students pursuing education abroad, empowering a vast network of students and consultants. featured+3
Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Nikhil has a strong academic background with an Integrated Dual Degree in Mining Engineering from IIT (BHU) Varanasi and a PhD in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from a joint program between IIT Bombay and Monash University. His research spans hydraulic fracturing, carbon capture, and fuel cell technologies, demonstrating a blend of scientific inquiry and practical application. medium+2
Nikhil is also an active mentor and thought leader in the startup ecosystem. He has served as a Fellow at the Startup Leadership Program, Entrepreneur in Residence at several innovation academies (Blue Bio Value, Global Entrepreneurship Summer School, European Innovation Academy, Social Entrepreneurship Akademie), and shares insights on topics like social media strategy for investors and the importance of communication skills for engineers. startupleadership+2

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How To Use Social Media To Pitch Investors

March 1, 2019

An article detailing strategies for entrepreneurs to effectively use social media platforms for investor outreach and fundraising.

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Are we actually doing anything in Research? — My take as an Indian PhD Student

December 1, 2017

An article discussing the state of research, challenges in academia, and the impact of publishing pressures, from the perspective of an Indian PhD student.

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Carbon capture, transport and geologic storage: a brief introduction

January 1, 2016

A co-authored paper introducing carbon capture, transport, and geologic storage technologies.

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Three dimensional modelling of propagation of hydraulic fractures in shale at different injection pressures

January 1, 2015

A research paper co-authored on the modeling of hydraulic fractures in shale formations.

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Guar gum in hydraulic fracturing in Indian shale mines

January 1, 2013

A research paper on the application of guar gum in hydraulic fracturing within Indian shale mines.

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Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells: Alternative to fossil fuels for power supply to Heavy Earth Moving and Allied Machinery in Mining and Civil Engineering Industry

January 1, 2013

A conference paper discussing PEM fuel cells as an alternative power source for heavy machinery.

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Mentor Your Way to Success

An article published in The Pioneer, providing practical mentoring ideas.

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PEM FUELL CELLS: DEMAND, DEVELOPMENT AND CHALLENGES

A paper exploring the demand, development, and challenges associated with PEM fuel cells.

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