Divya Tarana Korada Email & Phone Number

Evansville, Indiana, United States

Led hardware and firmware development for the Micro Gas Chromatography (μGC) system, focusing on thermal and flow control mechanisms. Hardware Development:•Designed and implemented a multi-output power board, utilizing TI LMZM23601V5SILT and LMZ14202HTZNOPB Buck converters for efficient voltage regulation•Engineered a proportional valve driver board, integrating current control and low-pass filter circuits for Parker's VSO Low Pro GC valveFirmware Coding:•Developed robust server-embedded interface for experiment configuration and process actuationImplemented TI-RTOS on TM4C129X (ARM) to orchestrate microheaters, pumps, fans, proportional valves and MEMS sensors•Established WiFi HTTP communication (TI CC3100) for remote system control and monitoring•Interfaced micro-controller with ADC using AD7793 with anti-aliasing and linearly interpolated data for D6F-P0010A1 and D6F-P0001A1 flow sensors.User Interface Development:•Created GUI for control, incorporating manual tuning, relay tuning, and open-loop control options•Implemented real-time performance metrics - rise time, overshoot, settling time, and steady-state error•Integrated Ziegler-Nichols relay response method for automated flow control tuningServer-Side Contributions:•Collaborated on server development using Docker containers (Nginx, Django, Postgres, Drogon) for real-time data visualizationSuccessfully defended thesis on "Methodology for Zero-Cost Auto-tuning of Embedded PID Controllers for Actuators: A Study on Proportional Valves in Micro Gas Chromatography Systems"

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant for ECE2564 - Introduction to Embedded Systems, I developed comprehensive curriculum materials, including modules on I2C, SPI, and UART protocols, finite state machines, firmware best practices, timers, ADCs, and PWM using MSP432. I assisted the professor in preparing assignments, homework, quizzes and exams for over 80 undergraduate students. This role enabled me to enhance students' understanding of embedded systems concepts and applications, fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Implemented hardware design, firmware control, execution, and validation of 1kW BLDC Motor Drive. Evaluated various BLDC motor control algorithms for analysis of motor performance in required specifications for a POC project. Hands on experience in board level circuit design and testing of DC/DC Buck converters, Inverter Circuit, Gate Drivers, Control and Sensor Circuits. Expertise in using Texas Instruments LAUNCHXL-F280025C launchpad.

Delhi, India

Firmware Development - Air Cooler & Water Heater•Redesigned integrated 110W BLDC drive controller for air cooler using sensor-less feedback control•Coded water heater firmware to meet BIS/IEC requirements; programmed error diagnosis for heating element failure and dry heat detectionProduct Development - Home Appliances•Led development and launch of company's first IoT-enabled air cooler and geyser from concept to production under R&D head's supervision.•Initiated and directed eco-friendly project using biodegradable materials, reducing plastic waste by 70 tons•Executed value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), teardowns, and cost analysis to optimize product development, yielding estimated savings of ~3Cr•Executed 8 new product development (NPD) projects on time, including both domestic and exported appliances

Master Of Science - Ms, Electrical Engieering

Bachelor Of Technology, Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering