MS in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
(2024–2026)
Arizona State University,AZ, USA
What Drives Me
I thrive at the intersection of autonomy and intelligence, with a passion for building robots that learn and adapt in the real world.
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
(2019–2023)
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati, India
Experience
Graduate Service Assistant
- Provide instructional support for Numerical Methods for Engineers by assisting in recitations, labs, and in-class activities, ensuring students gain a stronger grasp of computational problem-solving techniques.
- Grade homework, quizzes, and exams while offering constructive feedback to enhance student understanding of numerical analysis and its engineering applications.
- Support course delivery through preparation of assignments, solutions, and exam materials, while addressing student inquiries via email and Canvas.
Graduate research aide
- I assist Dr. Saurav Kumar in UAV-based hyperspectral data collection and analysis of cotton, canola, and soil samples across Arizona as part of his WaterDMD Lab's agricultural monitoring initiatives.
- Developed two STELLA prototypes—portable, 3D-printed multispectral sensing devices—for monitoring water quality parameters such as algal growth, nitrogen, phosphorus, and microplastics under the NASA Landsat initiative.
- Involved in creating ML models for Land-Cover and Land Use Change (LCLUC) data in the Rio Grande Basin watershed.
Mechanical Research Intern
- Worked under the supervision of Mr. Tom Thampy at Central Manufacturing Technology Institute, Bengaluru.
- Designed a hydraulic system apparatus for testing the fuel line replacement unit to heat Jet A1 fuel beyond its autoignition point for fuel supply at 270 degrees Celsius.
- Created various system configurations in SolidWorks and performed CFD analysis on Ansys Fluent to understand the systems' temperature and pressure distributions.
Skills
Projects
Depth Inference for Unstructured Multi-View Stereo using R-MVSNet
In this project, we developed a convolutional GRU-based cost volume regularization function based on R-MVSNet for efficient multi-view depth inference and benchmarked it against MVSNet on DTU, achieving improved accuracy, F-score, and 40% faster inference. We also created an end-to-end training and evaluation pipeline with statistical and visual perfomance analysis.
Vision-Based Mini Drone Precision Landing on a Moving Platform
In this project, I programmed a Parrot Mambo drone to autonomously land on a moving line-following robot using a Simulink-based vision and control system. A green-colored landing pad was detected via real-time image processing, triggering a stateflow-guided descent. The drone successfully synchronized with the robot’s motion using X-Y position prediction, achieving accurate landings at 1.1 m hover height with <0.2 m final error margin.
Modular 4-DOF Robotic Arm with Manual and Scalable Control
We designed and fabricated a 4-DOF robotic arm using Arduino, PCA9685 servo driver, and 3D-printed components for lightweight automation. Integrated potentiometer and button-based controls for real-time object manipulation using multi-servo PWM control. Developed a modular prototype with scalability for wireless control, vision integration, and expansion to 6-DOF.
STELLA: Portable remote sensing device for water quality monitoring
Developed three functional prototypes of STELLA, a low-cost, handheld remote sensing device designed under NASA’s Landsat-inspired initiative. Each prototype integrates multispectral sensors and 3D-printed enclosures to support environmental monitoring in field conditions. The devices are used to assess water quality parameters-such as algal blooms, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potential microplastic presence—through spectral reflectance analysis, aiding in scalable, citizen science-driven environmental observation and agricultural management.
Multi robot swarm for search and rescue in disaster zones
Designed and simulated a decentralized multi-robot swarm system in MATLAB to autonomously search and navigate dynamic disaster zones. The swarm uses Voronoi-based area partitioning, repulsive field navigation for hazard avoidance, and energy-aware planning to maximize coverage while conserving battery life. The scalable system demonstrated over 95% coverage and adaptive real-time responses to expanding hazards, making it ideal for search and rescue, environmental monitoring, and exploration missions.
Dynamic Modeling and Control of a Multi - Prismatic Robotics Arm
Developed a MATLAB-based multi-prismatic robotic system with indirect force control using compliance and impedance strategies. Implemented governing equations for dynamic analysis and built an interactive GUI to visualize joint states, end-effector forces, and enable real-time parameter tuning.
Remote Programming Pluto 1.2 Nano Drone
Built a Python wrapper for the Pluto Nano Drone, enabling control of pitch, roll, take-off, and landing via socket communication using MSP (MultiWii Serial Protocol), without needing a mobile app. Integrated ArUco marker-based localization with a PID controller to enable autonomous hovering and navigation along user-defined paths. Developed as part of the 'Drona Aviation Pluto Drone Swarm Challenge' for Inter-IIT Tech Meet 11.0.
Coursework & Certifications
Graduate Coursework
(Arizona State University, USA)
Spring 2025
- Perception in Robotics
- Robotics Systems II (Aerial Robotics)
Fall 2024
- Advanced System Modelling, Dynamics and Control
- Multi Robot Systems
Spring 2024
- Modelling and Control of Robots
- Linear Algebra
Undergraduate & Certifications
(IIT Tirupati & Online)
2019 - 2023
- Fluid Mechanics
- Kinematics of Machinery
- Manufacturing Technology
- Control Systems
- Finite Element Methods
- Mechatronics
Certifications
- Machine Learning & Data Science A-Z: Python (Udemy)
- Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (IIT Guwathi, NPTEL)
Photography
