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Berlin, Germany

• Roof segmentation and obstacle detection of satellite images of commercial buildings with rooftops for reliable solar panel module planning using the PyTorch framework in Python, leveraging advanced computer vision.
• Deployment of the developed code into a robust pipeline on the AWS platform

Berlin, Germany

• Intensive 3-month program on advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques with state-of-the-art curriculum taught by industry experts culminating in a portfolio project.
• Implemented practical use-cases using Supervised learning (Regression Analysis, Decision Trees, Random Forests), Deep learning using Neural Networks, Data Visualization, Computer Vision for Image Processing

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Developed SOPs and processes for CVD growth of 2D-vdWaals materials (TMDCs)
• Trained new staff and graduate students on the CVD techniqueIIT Bombay-Applied Materials Collaboration:
• Process development for the thermal ALD-growth of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) using various silane precursors
• Evaluated thickness using Spectroscopic Ellipsometry and hydrophobicity using water contact angle

Albany, New York Area

• Developed a novel passivation strategy using HSQ to encapsulate few-layered gallium telluride; can be applied to other 2D materials
• Developed a microscope setup to integrate nanomaterials onto nanostructured platforms
• Designed and executed the setup of a CVD system for the growth of 2D materials
• Lab coordinator of the deposition processes of Dr. Gallis’ group, CNSE-SUNY Poly
• Mentor of undergraduate students for summer internship and capstone research projects (2016, 2018)

• Collaborated with the R&D team at Gelest Inc. to investigate suitable chemical precursors for atomic layer deposition (ALD) of solid state films. Extensive material characterization was used to study the as-grown films.
• XPS was used to study the chemical composition and bonding in the films
• Spectroscopic ellipsometry and AFM were used to investigate the optical properties and surface roughness of the films respectively
• DOE of annealing studies post deposition was planned and executed to further improve the material quality of the as-grown ALD films

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Nanoengineering

Master Of Science (M.S.), Nanoengineering

Activities and Societies: Student Assistant at the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) General Secretary at Indian student Organization.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Electronics And Communication

Activities and Societies: Student Entrepreneurship Cell -Manipal Technology and business Incubator(MUTBI), Robotics Club, Music and Fine.