Indian-origin teen Siddharth Nandyala is making global headlines with his breakthrough innovation—Circadian AI, an app that detects heart problems in just 7 seconds. Designed for use in hospitals, the app uses artificial intelligence to analyze heart sounds and spot cardiovascular issues quickly and accurately.
Siddharth, who lives in Dallas and originally hails from Hyderabad, is already the youngest AI-certified professional in the world, holding certifications from Oracle and ARM.
What is Circadian AI?
“Imagine if your heart could talk to you,” says Siddharth. That’s exactly what his app aims to do. Circadian AI records just seven seconds of heart sound and then analyzes it using AI to detect over 40 types of heart conditions.
“Cardiovascular diseases cause nearly 31% of all global deaths. I wanted to build something that could truly save lives,” he explains.
Currently, Circadian AI is being used only in hospital screenings, not for personal use.
Tested and Trusted
The app has been tested on:
- 15,000+ patients in the United States
- 700+ patients in India
Recent trials were conducted at:
- GGH Guntur – 505 and 863 patients screened in two separate studies
- GGH Vijayawada – 992 people screened
Patients flagged by the app were sent for follow-up ECGs and scans, and the results were confirmed by cardiologists. The tool showed an impressive 96% accuracy rate.
Global Recognition
Siddharth’s work has earned him:
- Letters of appreciation from former US Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden
- Praise from Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu
- The Innovator of the Year 2023 award from the Frisco Chamber of Commerce
- A Certificate of Recognition from the US House of Representatives
A Mission to Make Tech Matter
Siddharth believes AI can create the most impact in healthcare:
“We’re living in the AI age. Why not use it where it matters the most—saving lives?”
He’s also the founder of STEM IT, an education startup that helps students learn tech with real-world tools. Outside of tech, Siddharth enjoys golf and chess, which he says help sharpen his thinking.
