- Egemend Balban is a student at American Robert College of Istanbul, Turkey who has achieved high scores on standardized tests such as the SAT, IELTS, and AP exams. - He has conducted research on indoor drone applications using acoustic localization at Yildiz Technical University and co-authored a published paper. - Egemend is involved in many extracurricular activities including leading the tenors in the RC Singers Choir, founding and leading the Lunar Midnight Band, competing on The Voice Turkey, and participating in various clubs focused on programming, space, and community service.