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Master of Science in Robotics

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA

(graduated December 2018)

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Relevant coursework

  • Theory of Machine Dynamics
  • Robotic Manipulation
  • Embedded Systems in Robotics
  • Mechatronics
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Control of Human Limbs and their Artificial Replacements
 
 

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India

(graduated June 2017)

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Relevant coursework

  • Engineering Mathematics I, II, II, and IV
  • Engineering Physics I & II
  • Elements of Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Aided Engineering Drawing
  • Logic Design
  • Analog Electric Circuits
  • Signals & Systems
  • Microcontrollers: Programming & Interfacing
  • Control Systems
  • Modern Control Theory
  • Advanced Industrial Automation I & II
 

Work Experience

Research Engineer 2 (December 2021 - present)

Research Engineer 1 (February 2019 - November 2021)

Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences

Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

Chicago, IL, USA

Developed software and electronics for a robotic device prototype as a core member of the engineering team.

Contributed to design revisions for the final version of the device that will be deployed in R01 clinical trials for stroke rehabilitation.

Developed hardware components and software programs for experimental protocols related to ongoing research. Work experience includes programming in C, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, interfacing with load cells/torque sensors/encoders/digital dynamometers, interfacing with DC motors/harmonic drives, and interpreting data streams (RS232, RS485 and other serial protocols).

Other responsibilities include microcontroller programming, configuring data acquisition devices for signal analysis, testing portable robotic devices, component sourcing, 3D printing of custom pieces according to specifications, and custom PC building. Mentored graduate, undergraduate and high-school students in technical projects.

Appointed as an Affiliated Research Scientist for the MS in Robotics program (January ‘20) at the McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University to facilitate collaborative research.

Part-Time Analytics Intern (June 2018 - September 2018)

Caterpillar Digital & Analytics Hub

Chicago, IL, USA

Contributed to an ongoing project with Robot Operating System (ROS) tools for visualization and simulation capabilities. Developed a URDF (Unified Robot Description Format) file for a hydraulically actuated arm to represent it with revolute joints. Skills involved:

- Extensive usage of the ROS TF package
- Incorporating Rviz features for visualization of data (such as pointcloud data)
- Usage of ROS plugins for sensors in Gazebo (eg. stereo camera plugin)
- Usage of 3D mesh-editing tools (Blender, MeshLab)
- Python programming for ROS publishers and subscribers

Summer Intern (June 2016 - July 2016)

Electronics For You (EFY) Group

Bangalore, India

The internship included the following:
- Writing articles based on expert talks from India Electronics Week 2016
- Interacting with industry experts to gather additional input for articles
- Using Wordpress CMS to publish articles at Electronics Of Things portal
- Writing Buyers' Guide articles for Electronics For You print magazine

The summer internship included coverage of panel discussions and talks related to the following fields: Bluetooth Low Energy and Bluetooth Beacon Applications, Interoperable IoT Solutions, Renewable Energy Microgrids, Security of Things, Human Health IoT, Threat Perception and Attack Scenarios in Automotives. I wrote 20 articles, out of which 11 articles are currently featured on iot.electronicsforu.com.