My Resume

Education

Sept 2023 - Dec 2024

Columbia Engineering,

Columbia University
CGPA: 4.0/4.0

MS in Mechanical Engineering: Specialization in Robotics and Control
Coursework: Research at the Robotics and Rehabilitation (ROAR) Lab, Computational Aspects of Robotics, Robot Kinematics and Dynamics, Robotics Studio, Control Theory, Mechatronics and Embedded Microcomputer Control, Data Science, Digital Manufacturing, Theory of Elasticity, Student Researcher
Teaching Assistant for Mechatronics & Embedded Microcomputer Control
Teaching Assistant for Classical Control Theory

Sept 2020 - May 2023

St. Stephen's College,
University of Delhi

CGPA: 9.514/10 (Rank 2)

B.Sc Honors in Physics
Coursework: Mechanics, Advanced Mathematical Physics, Linear Algebra & Tensor Analysis, Electromagnetic Theory, Computational Physics, Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer, Digital and Analog Electronics, Numerical Methods for data analysis
Awarded Scholarship for Higher Education under the INSPIRE programme by the Government of India
Awarded the Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation Scholarship for excellence in both academic and extracurricular activities

Conducted in-depth performance evaluation of a 6 DOF magnetically levitating planar motor platform, aimed at enhancing ASML's next-generation EUV machines by designing and executing comprehensive testing protocols to assess system accuracy, vacuum compatibility, particle generation, and control bandwidth.
Leveraged Beckhoff TwinCAT software for real-time PLC control of said maglev movers, integrating optical position sensors and accelerometers for precise data acquisition and analysis; characterizing system responsiveness, accuracy, and control.
Developed innovative swarm movement strategies for maglev movers, demonstrating a 30% improvement in transport efficiency, thereby resulting in a higher throughput through optimization in packing efficiency and minimizing travel time.

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Panasonic India
Intern

Learnt and created the basic framework of a Reinforcement Learning Model with Markov Decision Processes aiming to automate the function of all-weather air conditioners for user comfort as per the ASHRAE 55 standard
Modeled the system to work on data from outdoor and indoor humidity and temperature levels; working to achieve thermal comfort for one user in a climatically diverse country such as India

Dec 2023
RobUST Experiment

Rehabilitation and Robotics Lab

Columbia University

Collaborating in the development and testing of cutting-edge algorithms for enhancing whole-body postural control through a cable-driven robot, focusing on novel tasks to improve postural abilities in individuals with spinal cord injury and cerebral palsy
Engaged in experiment design, control and data analysis; acquiring skills in robot control via Unity & C#, simulation of robot-human dynamics using MATLAB, and employing various human movement sensors such as optical motion capture, EMGs, and force plates

Sept 2023

Bio-Inspired Bipedal Robot Design and Manufacturing

Columbia University

Spearheaded the end-to-end development of a bio-inspired bipedal robot, leveraging CAD for design, topological optimization and FEA, and Python for motion control and actuation; emphasizing on stability and motion planning
Utilizing Raspberry Pi and servo motors for precise control and actuation, focusing on design innovation and technical proficiency and achieving a stable jump stride of 45% the robot’s height

Nov 2023

Robotic Teeth Brushing

Columbia University

Engineered kinematic solutions for a 6 DOF robotic manipulator in MATLAB, achieving precise motion control for an automated tooth-brushing system designed for physically impaired users
Conducted thorough simulations of robot-environment interactions, ensuring optimal performance and safety in real-world scenarios for enhanced self-care autonomy

Jan 2023
Electronic Voting Machine

Electronics Society

St. Stephen's College

Led a team of 3 and collaborated with the college administration in developing an intuitive, user-friendly electronic voting machine for student body elections (with 1500+ voters), managing a tight budget ($15) and timeframe (2.5 days)
Designed, fabricated and programmed the device using C++ to work on preferential voting system and checkpoints to prevent invalid voting and double counting; while equipping it with an LCD screen, Touchpad and microSD card module for storage

Jun 2022
Walking Stick Project

Electronics Society

St Stephen's College

Led the initiative, as society president, to develop an affordable proximity sensing device (< $12) as an attachment to standard walking sticks to aid the visually impaired students in college with obstacle detection of up to 2 meters
Managed a team of 6 to engineer and evaluate 2 alternative product prototypes; used ultrasonic sensors and magnetometers to help with obstacle detection, guidance and navigation via auditory and haptic feedback

Asha Chatterjee Prize for distinguished work and leadership, St. Stephens College, Delhi University
Usha (India) Ltd. Prize for best pre-final academic performance, St. Stephens College, Delhi University
Representing the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Engineering Graduate Student Council (EGSC), Columbia University
Electronics Society (ESOC), St. Stephen's College, President

May 2024 - Aug 2024

ASML US, Inc.
Mechatronics & Controls Intern

* (continuing as a co-op till Dec '24)