Nikil Thalanki Email & Phone Number

Berkeley, CA, US

Berkeley, California, United States

Sutter-Fella Research Lab: "Learning to Grow" Photovoltaic Thin Films- Automated Synthesis of Halide Perovskites-Fully automated spin-coating and characterization robotic platform (SpinBot One) to expedite the cutting-edge research of producing optimized materials like halide perovskite photovoltaics with machine learning techniques-Optimized the robotic.

Berkeley, California, United States

-Structures: Researched & developed methods to custom build fuel tanks of Aluminum alloy for liquid oxygen rockets-Led end-to-end engineering for two propulsion parts, bringing them through whole process from design to construction

Berkeley, California, United States

Mechanical design of human-robotics interaction research group. - Helped Design and manufacture novel “chicken” robot -- a bipedal, wheeled, self-balancing robot for Human-Robotics Interaction research- Helped to develop five-foot tall “Ostrich” robot for hazardous zone exploration, telepresence, and research-Implementing multi-input, multi-output.

Chandler, Arizona, United States

-Audited various machines and internal databases within the fab improving quality of maintenance and savings of $500k-Investigated defects within the process flow with JMP and internal data analysis software to improve tool health-Automated Etch Rate/Surface Scan reports for proactive quality containment to be used as preventative measures to find.

Berkeley, California, United States

-Solar: Array Tilting (CAD + production), wiring solar cells and optimizing output energy, storage of energy from cells-Composites: molding the outer shell of the vehicle through CADing a mold, baking it using the oven, and assembling it

San Francisco, California, United States

-Conducted user testing interviews to gauge platform usability and suggested features based on findings and research-Enrolled 20 employers (out of 40) to build employer profiles and determined scope of employer self-service template

-Programmed autonomous system with PID controls for accurate movement using feedback control to adjust for error-Developed reverse double 4-bar li using gear rotations/tension for greater range of motion of arm with only one motor

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

-Full stack integration for mobile (iOS/Android) & web application, worked w/ design team to redesign user interface in JS-Rebuilt notification system from scratch (emails/push/in-app), & used JWT tokens for private key encryption of account

-Grew membership to 150 members (an increase of 50%),-Started member engagement initiatives including new leadership opportunities-Oversaw a board of 10+ officers-Coordinated logistics (registration, lodging, transportation) for members attending conferences of over 2000 attendees-Provided guidance for each members' competitions and projects

-Connected 600 members & 25 chapters through starting new workshops & inter-chapter networking events and fundraisers for March of Dimes-Led meetings and coordinated logistics for Officer and Adviser Training Day, Leadership Development Institute, Section Leadership Conference, and State Leadership Conference-Served as a liaison between chapter members.

Agoura Hills

-Job Shadowed Engineers across various engineering fields (CivE, MechE, EE, Thermal, CS, MatSci)-Build projects such as a balsa wood bridge to hold 20 pounds, windmill airfoil to generate energy, drag race car, cross section an electrical device, flashlight through soldering a circuit together, etc.-Worked with professional engineering team to design a.

Materials Science & Engineering (Bs) And Business Administration (Bs) And Minor In Computer Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, M.E.T. - Materials Science & Engineering (Bs) And Business Administration (Bs)

- 1 out of 50 students admitted to the program - Double major in Materials Science + Business, in the College of Engineering and Haas.

Education record

Education record

Summa Cum Laude With Highest Honors

Activities and Societies: Future Business Leaders of America: President (19-20), Conference Coordinator (18-19), Math Honors Society.

Master'S Degree, Materials Science