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My focus in on free-space laser communications (lasercom) at the system, sub-system. and device levels.

Electrical Engineer completing a highly collaborative Ph.D at MIT which integrates quantum sensors with various technologies and processes such as neurons, CMOS chips, GaN HEMTS and optical fibre. Fostered relationships across electrical, biological and materials science engineering departments for research initiatives that have led to the two successful patent applications.● Expert in scientific communication both to scientists and non-experts.● Expert (7 years of experience) in optics. Constructed several optical setups from optical elements. Expert in optical engineering, design, metrology, verification, laboratory work, integration, and rapid prototyping.● Expert (>9 years experience in Matlab) at interfacing with devices, object-oriented coding, data analysis, and image analysis●Expert (7 years of experience) in benchtop prototyping electronics and software system integration● Proficient (2 years of experience) in fabrication: etching, photolithography, wet hood, and e-beam deposition in the MIT Nanostructures Laboratory (NSL) and Exploratory Materials Laboratory (EML).● Expeet in diagnostic tools (He Ion and SEM), animation/modeling (Rhinoceros, Solidworks), machining/wirebonding, and numerical simulations. COMSOL - Heat Transfer Module and AC/DC Module

• Presented best practices of technical communication in a seminar that was attended by over 100 people• Provided counseling to peers to hone and structure research ideas, visuals, and results for manuscripts, lab reports, class projects, presentations, and more

• Evaluated student presentations and posters, provided feedback to improve experiment design, data analysis, and presentation

● Developed spin microscope from scratch optimized for large field of view, high frame rate, and sensitivity.● Executed project and had wide discretion in budget, project goals, and design choices.

• Worked on a variety of novel problems pertaining to graphene research, including, writing a Matlab program to calculate the total refraction index, transparency, and contrast of a multilayer surface using a Fresnel Law based model• Presented my research at the American Physical Society (APS) conference (3/2011)• Created a Rhinoceros 3d model of Silicon Carbide to determine its periodicity in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Lab• Co-authored paper on measuring the thermal conductivity of graphene. This new method greatly improved on the current methods within the field, drastically reducing experimental uncertainty.