Sonam Wangchuk

Engineer

Birthday September 1, 1966

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace India

Age 57 years old

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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 420,000 followers. His eponymous YouTube channel, which features content promoting sustainability, has racked up more than 1.5 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.