I lead the technological vision and innovation strategy for our company, driving the development and commercialization of cutting-edge solutions in the renewable energy sector. My responsibilities included:- Technology Leadership & Innovation: Led the end-to-end development of the Electrodynamic Screen (EDS), a water-free, automated, and on-demand self-cleaning technology for solar panels. This included overseeing R&D, product design, and engineering efforts to enhance solar panel efficiency and reliability. - Project Management & Execution: Directed multi-disciplinary teams across several stages of product development, from initial concept to large-scale field installations. Managed timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring successful completion of projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality and innovation.- Strategic Partnerships & Funding: Cultivated key partnerships with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies. Secured significant funding and grants, such as the InnovateMass award, to accelerate product development and market entry.- Scale-up & Commercialization: Orchestrated the successful deployment of the world's largest EDS field installation at Nexamp's Massachusetts site, marking a milestone in our journey toward commercial scale. This involved coordinating with external stakeholders and integrating the technology into existing infrastructure.- Team Development & Leadership: Built and led a high-performing technical team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. Mentored team members, enabling them to contribute effectively to our mission of advancing sustainable energy solutions.- Product & IP Strategy: Defined and implemented the intellectual property strategy, ensuring the protection and commercialization of our core technologies. Led efforts in patent filings and market positioning, driving the company’s growth and competitive advantage.

I played a pivotal role as a Research Analyst within the Solar Technologies team, where I spearheaded comprehensive research and analysis on global solar energy trends, climate data, and industry benchmarks. My responsibilities included the following:- Data Analysis & Reporting: Conducted in-depth analysis of market data, producing detailed reports that informed strategic decision-making for industry leaders and global green policy development.- Industry Benchmarking: Led initiatives to benchmark solar technology advancements, helping clients understand the competitive landscape and identify growth opportunities.- Climate Data Research: Analyzed climate data to assess its impact on solar energy production, contributing to the development of insights that shaped long-term industry forecasts.- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including product development and market research, to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the data and insights provided to clients.- Client Support: Provided high-level support to clients by delivering tailored insights and recommendations, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions in the rapidly evolving solar energy sector.My work at Wood Mackenzie equipped me with a strong foundation in environmental policy, energy economics, and data analysis, enabling me to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the solar energy industry.

I lead cutting-edge research focused on optimizing solar technology performance, particularly enhancing the efficiency and scalability of the Electrodynamic Screen (EDS) for solar collectors. My responsibilities included:- Project Leadership: Led a multidisciplinary team in the development and testing of advanced materials and techniques aimed at improving the energy yield of solar collectors. I played a pivotal role in designing experiments, analyzing data, and refining processes to achieve significant gains in efficiency. - Innovation and Development: Directed the research and development of novel methodologies to enhance the EDS's performance, reducing operational costs while increasing its effectiveness in various environmental conditions. This work involved rigorous experimentation and iterative design processes to push the boundaries of solar technology.- Collaboration and Mentorship: Collaborated with faculty, graduate students, and industry partners to advance research initiatives. Provided mentorship to junior researchers, guiding them through complex research tasks and fostering a culture of innovation and academic excellence.- Publication and Dissemination: Authored and co-authored multiple high-impact papers, presenting groundbreaking findings at national and international conferences. My contributions have been instrumental in advancing the understanding of solar technology optimization and its real-world applications.- Funding and Grant Management: Contributed to securing research funding by writing grant proposals and managing budgets, ensuring the successful execution of research projects within the allocated resources.

- Conducted advanced research on optimizing the performance of the Electrodynamic Screen (EDS) technology for solar collectors, significantly improving its efficiency in dust removal, thus enhancing solar energy yield.- Led experimental design, data collection, and analysis for EDS performance studies, resulting in substantial contributions to the development of cost-effective, sustainable energy solutions.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including materials scientists and engineers, to develop innovative methods for improving EDS durability and scalability, leading to successful scale-up and field-testing initiatives.- Authored and co-authored over 25 technical papers and presentations on the EDS's performance, efficiency, and economic impact, establishing a strong academic and professional reputation in the field of renewable energy.- Assisted in securing grant funding and managed project timelines, ensuring successful project execution and meeting critical research milestones.- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior researchers and students, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment within the lab.

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*The aim of the project is to use Bluespec System Verilog to implement a simple 5 stage pipeline processor supporting a subset of the latest RISC-V ISA. *The 5 stages of the pipeline will be fetch, decode, execution, memory and write-back.* Since the processor is being targeted for an FPGA implementation, cache/memory development is not required. On board DRAM/flash memories will be used to load and store data. Forwarding logic and other optimizations which can improve the efficiency (in terms of MIPS) of the processor can also be taken up based on the time-frame of the project and the progress made .* A middle milestone for the project would be to have a full bluespec based environment to run simulations and test-cases. *A final end to the project would be to run the same set of simulations and more on Artix-7 FPGA board.