Diego S. D'Antonio Email & Phone Number

Bethlehem, Pa, Us

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

➢ Worked with robotic platforms, including Crazyflie, ArduPilot, Pixhawk, and CrazySwarms. ➢ Designed an in-house aerial platform based on ESP32 for a national robotics competition, Defend the Republic (DTR), achieving the highest score (72 vs. 4) by leading a team of 6 students in designing and controlling autonomous LTA vehicles.➢ Enhanced aerial robot manipulation capabilities by integrating cable mechanisms and shifting the paradigm in payload transportation with no human intervention, using MATLAB, C++, Python, and ROS.➢ Published 6 papers in top-tier robotics conferences and journals, contributing to a 60% increase in SwarmsLab's citation count in aerial transportation and manipulation research.➢ Mentored 3 master's and 10 undergraduate students, resulting in 5 co-authored papers and a 30% increase in collaborative research output.➢ Developed control systems that improved drone delivery accuracy and reduced human intervention by 100%, utilizing machine learning algorithms for optimized action cable manipulation and motion planning.➢ Applied advanced machine learning algorithms to autonomous navigation and object identification, improving detection accuracy by 18% and reducing computation time by 12% in swarm robots.➢ Led cross-functional teams in solving real-world robotics challenges, enhancing project efficiency by 62% through optimization and streamlined workflows across 2 main funded projects.➢ Engaged in outreach programs such as Prelusion, Choices, and Cadmen High School, and served as a counselor for a robotics club, inspiring +300 future engineers and promoting STEM education in underrepresented communities.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

I successfully guided students through the intricacies of algorithm design, resulting in a notable improvement in their analytical and problem-solving skills. I received positive feedback from students and faculty for the effective integration of practical examples and real-world applications into the curriculum. ➢ Led a team of 9 undergrad students in delivering comprehensive courses on the Design and Analysis of Algorithms.➢ Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student understanding of complex algorithms and their applications.➢ Collaborated with 3 faculty members to align course content with the latest research and industry trends.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

I was part of the welcome team, where I mentored all new graduate students at Lehigh University. We prepared the introduction to the campus resources and activities. We facilitated conversations on transition issues and told the path to being a successful graduate student.Achievements:➢ Recruited 3 master's students to work in our lab, mentoring them from the beginning to be active in research and training them to assist in developing my research.➢ Played a key role in acclimating new students to the university environment, helping them to quickly integrate and thrive academically and socially.➢ Received positive feedback from mentees for providing valuable support and guidance during their initial adjustment period.

Mexico

➢ Led the development of cutting-edge innovation projects, focusing on 3D printing technology, and managed a cross-functional team of 12 engineers and designers to drive the creation of breakthrough products and solutions.➢ Spearheaded the creation of Mexico's first 3D printer, reducing production costs by 25% and accelerating prototyping timelines by 40%, contributing to the region's technological advancement in additive manufacturing.➢ Played a pivotal role in developing the Pretty Hand, a low-cost prosthesis, improving accessibility to affordable healthcare solutions for underserved communities, benefiting over 100 patients within the first year of release.

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Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Computer Science And Engineering

Master Of Science - Ms, Control Engineering

Activities and Societies: IEEE, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, IEEE industry applications society, IEEE WIE: IEEE Women.

Engineer'S Degree, Computer Engineering

Activities and Societies: IEEE, AIESEC