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Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Project: Deep Learning for Portfolio Optimization• Analysed large-scale time-series datasets and implemented LSTM model for optimizing portfolios, using PyTorch Lightning and AWS SageMaker.• Engaged in pioneering research to develop a novel architecture, incorporating Hopfield layers for portfolio optimisation, and contributed to manuscript development.• Explored emerging areas like extreme multilabel classification and conformal prediction for uncertainty quantification.

Padua, Veneto, Italy

Title: Real-space Renormalization Group Techniques for lattice systems• Conducted extensive study of 4 real-space renormalization group methods applied to Ising and Potts models on lattices.• Implemented Monte Carlo renormalization group utilizing the efficient Wulff cluster sampling algorithm.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Title: Phase-Field Modelling of Eutectoid Transformation in Ternary systems• developed a C program that utilizes numerical methods to solve a one-dimensional sharp interface model with a Stefan boundary condition.• analyzed the variation of the growth constant by solving the model for 10 different supersaturation values.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Title: Triple point fermions in Full-Heusler compounds using first principle calculations• enhanced proficiency in Linux operating systems and command-line interfaces.• utilized Cray supercomputer clusters and software packages: VASP, WannierTools, Phonopy to compute energy band diagrams and check stability of compounds.• identified 7 new compounds with triple point fermions.• delivered weekly progress reports during laboratory group meetings.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Title: Grain Boundary α-precipitation in Titanium β21S alloy• collaborated with a Ph.D. mentor to design and organize experiments.• performed 2 different types of heat treatment and studied the microstructure of 8 samples using optical and scanning electron microscopy.• determined the β transus temperature using differential scanning calorimetry apparatus.• enhanced expertise in optical metallography, sample preparation, and microstructure analysis through experimental work.• documented findings in a comprehensive, well-written report.

Master'S Degree, Physics

Activities and Societies: - Awarded full tuition fee-waiver and the Regional Veneto Scholarship

Master Of Science - Ms, Materials Science

B.Sc (Research), Materials Science