Senior member of the controls team that develops and implements controls algorithm on electric and autonomous tractors developed at MonarchResponsible for--1. Writing controls software for Electric Autonomous tractors2. Researching and investigating various linear and non-linear dynamic systems involved in a tractor2. Performing linear systems analysis, stability, and controller design3. Developing firmware while designing controls algorithms for desired outputs for various tractor operations4. Using CAN bus (J1939 protocol) and CAN bus diagnostics tools such as Vector CANalyzer5. Plant modeling and simulation of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.6. Helping perform safety validation tests.7. Reviewing peer developed code8. Writing safety validation testsTools and Software used:MATLAB Simulink Coder, Simulink, C++, Python, CAN bus (e.g. J1939) and CAN bus diagnostics tools (e.g. Vector CANalyzer), diagnostics, and calibration protocols (e.g. CCP), Git

Member of the product development team that designs and develops automated machines for life sciences workflows solutionResponsible for designing robotic arms to carry out desired operations and electromechanical systems for automationThe electromechanical systems for automated lab equipment include servo systems, pneumatic actuators, sensors, etc.

Instructor for BME 343, which covers Dynamic Systems Modeling, Feedback Control Systems, and Controller DesignNominated for the prestigious Distinguished Teaching Awards for Innovation with Technology

Developed a novel design and fabrication technique for an insect-sized (75 mg) flapping-wing robot-RoboFly, which uses piezoelectric actuators for flapping wingsThis novel design makes the theRoboFly capable of multi-modal locomotion that includes aerial, walking, and water-surface loco-motionWorked on research involving the design of a low-weight on-board camera and a neural network to control theRoboFlyImplemented a real-time feedback controller using xPC Target and MATLAB/Simulink using feedback from off-board high-speed motion capture cameras as well as on-board sensorDeveloped a technique and designed a controller for controlling the heading of the robot while hovering, making RoboFly the first robot at this scale to control all six degrees of freedom with only two actuatorsProposed and worked on a complete sensor suite for the control autonomy of micro-scale flapping-wing robots. It involves sensor fusion of an IMU, a ToF IR sensor, and an optical flow sensorProgrammed the controller using MATLAB and simulations using Python

Member of Core Simulation Group performing structural analysis for the Large Power Systems Division (LPSD)Worked on structural analysis projects which involve performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with the help of tools like Hypermesh and Abaqus on large engine components and assemblies. Applied the Finite Element Method to determine the critical areas of the engine components and to take corrective action to avoid on-field engine failure. Analysis responsibilities include- meshing the components using Hypermesh, exporting the solver deck of each component, and then creating an input file that calls out and properly assembles all the part instances. It further involves applying the boundary and loading conditions and running it on cluster. The output file generated by Abaqus processing is then analysed for the purpose of post processing. Worked on Design projects that involve designing, and correcting 3D CAD models in Pro-E Creo, which cannot be located correctly with respect to the whole engine assembly

Worked with Engine R&D team to research on reducing the testing cycle time of engine that company manufacturesCreated a chart for drawing William’s line for each model (50 hp to 80 hp) of Engine that company manufacturesAchieved efficiency by reducing 60-minutes testing cycle for a new engine to 28-minutes one, with the help of William’s line for each 60 and 28-minutes cycle, without any compromise with the qualitySuccessfully tested the Engines with newly developed testing cycles. Succeeded in doubling the Engine delivery rate

Acquired in-depth knowledge of functioning and manufacturing of Manual and Hydraulic, Electric Power Steering SystemsWorked with Research and Development team on an ongoing innovative project which involved designing of an Electric Bike with least number of parts, also with minimum weightDeveloped a CAD model and then analyzed the stresses on each part to make it withstand required loads