Kalidas Vinod Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

- Performed catalyst benchmarking as an integral part of the Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cell research and development team, driving advancements in clean energy solutions- Applied expertise in electrochemistry and nanomaterials to make 30+ membrane-electrode assemblies (MEAs) and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for accurate equipment setup- Tested 30+ catalysts using cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to ensure optimal performance and efficiency in fuel cell operations- Analyzed and interpreted complex datasets using Excel, including VBA troubleshooting, and presented key findings via graphs and PowerPoint to engineering teams- Certified WHIMS and lab test operator, demonstrating compliance with safety standards and proficiency in handling laboratory equipment and chemical processes

British Columbia, Canada

- Conducted research on predictive control algorithms for mini-quadrotor drones with an emphasis on data-enabled predictive control (DeePC) methodologies to assist with the integration of DeePC algorithms in real-world scenarios - Leveraged Python and Crazyflie software to conduct test flights of the quadcopter using experimental algorithms, demonstrating an understanding of dynamic systems and ability to complete hardware setup of sensors

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

- Collaborated with team members to promote and foster a sense of community within the living space on the floor of 50+ residents and the building of 200+ students including planning and organizing events for residents- Actively participated in meetings and maintained effective communication with supervisors and teammates while completing formal reports and meeting logs- Responded to emergency situations on campus which increased capability to lead high-pressure situations

- Connected with UBC's newly admitted international Applied Science students through emails and Zoom- Worked independently to provide admitted students with resources to help them learn more about the UBC campus and Kelowna, in addition to answering their questions about the campus and the Faculty of Applied Science (Engineering)- Attended weekly team and supervisor meetings to collaborate with peers and discuss the content of new resources and dissemination methods

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma (Ibdp), 44/45