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M.S.E.E., West Virginia University Institute of Technology, WV,GPA 3.65/4.0    (August 2006.)
- Major: Control Systems Engineering.
- MS Thesis: Detection and classification of power quality disturbances using Adaptive Harmonic Wavelets Transforms and Neural Network.
- Coursework: Nonlinear Control, Digital Control, Intelligent Control, Modern Control Theory, Robotics.

B.S.E.E., West Virginia University Institute of Technology, WV.   (December 2003).
- Coursework: Digital Signal Processing, Power Systems, RF design, PLC design, Analog electronics, Microprocessor, Electromagnetic Devices, Principle
                       of communication, Circuits theory.

Skills

Software: MATLAB, PSPICE, PLC, C++, Serenade, Auto Cad, Altera Max Plus II, Power World, Microsoft Office, Linux

Proficient and fluent in Languages : - English, Nepali and Hindi.

Academic Projects

Micro-controller: Programmed Rabbit 2000 processor with Dynamic C compiler for projects like traffic lights, train route, speedometer, PWM, analog/digital converter using photocell.

PLC programming: Allen Bradley- Micro logic 1000, SLC 500 programmable controllers; Read and interpret Block Flow Diagram (BFD), Process Flow Diagram (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation diagram (P&ID); Knowledge of Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems; Knowledge of Embedded Systems- engine controllers, antilock brake controllers; Tuning of PID controller; Model Predictive Control; Theoretical knowledge of SCADA network systems.

Professional Experience

Research Assistant
West Virginia University Institute of Technology, WV.       (August 2005 –Present)
- Project: Designing and implementation algorithm for Autonomous Navigation of Multiple Unmanned Ground Vehicles.
      • Implemented the Optimal Path Planning algorithm on Pioneer 3-AT robots in known environment.
      • Set up an Ad-hoc network between the Pioneer 3 –AT robots and the base stations for communication relays.
      • Project included 2-D laser scanning of an indoor environment and setting up video surveillance.
      • The project required the implementation of software like MobileSim, MobilEyes, Mapper3 and SAV.
      • Future work includes testing algorithms that are programmed in Matlab. Pioneer 3-AT has Linux operating systems, so it is planned to develop a C++
        function libraries from the Matlab script for writing codes compatible to the robot’s operating system.
    • Future work also includes planning and implementing the algorithms in 3-D environment for Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs).


Graduate Teaching Assistant
West Virginia University Institute of Technology, WV.       (January 2004 - May 2004 )
      • Worked as a lab assistant for undergraduate control systems lab.
    • Set up the laboratory plants and software for the lab.
    • Supervised and monitored the lab classes.
    • Graded the laboratory reports.


Tech Ambassador
West Virginia University Institute of Technology, WV.       (May 2002- December 2003)
      • Assisted official tasks like documentation, filing and Xeroxing for the admission department.
    • Guided WVU Tech’s visitors.


Summer Internship
Eagle Research Corporation. Hurricane, WV.                (May 2001 – August 2001)
      • Designed and analyzed the efficiency of high frequency and low frequency filters using Serenade simulator.
    • Monitored the manufacturing process of chips designed.
    • Developed monthly and weekly maintenance report for the maintenance section.


Summer Job
Polumbo Installation and Repair, Bridgeport, CT.         (May 2000 – August 2000)
      • Installed, replaced and repaired washing, vending,coin and game machines in different city locations.
    • Replaced damaged elecrtronic parts, fuse and circuit boards of the machines.
    • Job also required soldering, testing and cleaning printed circuit board.

Pioneer3-AT at its Autonomous Navigation:

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