A Word of Thanks For Our Winter 2025-2026 Intern

As our Winter Internship term comes to a close, we want to recognize and thank our MINERVA Winter Intern, Nima Sichani, for his outstanding research and analytical contributions over the past several months.

During Nima’s time with the MINERVA Institute for Industrial AI & Autonomous Systems, he played a key role in case study research for the upcoming State of Industrial AI & Autonomous Systems – 2025 Review Compendium. His work tackled real-world questions at the intersection of industrial AI deployment, autonomy, governance, and operational risk the exact issues facing energy, transportation, manufacturing, and other critical sectors today.

What stood out most was not just the technical rigor of his research, but his ability to translate complex AI and autonomous system concepts into clear, structured, decision-relevant analysis; a skill that is essential as industry leaders and policymakers navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.

As he returns to his university studies, we are excited to see where his academic journey and career lead next. We are proud to have supported his development and grateful for the impact he made in such a short time.

Nima, thank you for your contributions, and best of luck in the semester ahead. You’ll always be part of the MINERVA story.