Sonam Wangchuk
#167,409 Most Popular
About
Indian engineer known for inventing the ice stupa, a glacier grafting technique used for storing winter water. His NGO, the Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh, oversees the ice stupa project in the Ladakh region of India. His work has earned him numerous awards, including the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture and the Ramon Magsaysay Award.
Before Fame
He studied mechanical engineering at the National Institute of Technology Srinagar.
Trivia
He shares the work of the Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh on his wangchuksworld Instagram account, where he has earned more than 1.3 million followers. His eponymous YouTube channel, which features content promoting sustainability, has racked up more than 1.7 million subscribers.
Family Life
His father, Sonam Wangyal, was a politician.
Associated With
He was the inspiration for Aamir Khan's character in the 2009 comedy-drama film 3 Idiots.
