đź“š Background and Experience

With an MSc in Robotics from the University of the West of England Bristol, UK and a B.Tech in Mechatronics Engineering from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India complemented by a semester of collaborative research at Tokai University in Japan, I bring a rigorous interdisciplinary skill set, hands-on innovation experience, and a proven track record of thriving in diverse international research settings.

Over the past 8 years, I have worked in different areas of robotics, including aerial robotics, marine robotics, bio-inspired robotics, and human-robot interaction. Recently, my focus has shifted towards safe motion planning and control for dexterity and locomotion of dynamical systems.

Experience

  1. Robotics Engineer

    The National Robotarium
    I lead the robotics manipulation team—covering everything from motion planning and control to hardware-software integration and developed a digital twin for the manipulation lab. I’ve operated and upgraded marine robots (AUVs/USVs) such as L3Harris IVER3 AUV and C-Enduro USV, reverse engineered critical systems, and integrated technologies like Starlink and marine generators. I also work closely with stakeholders to scope projects, write proposals to secure funding, and deliver results—completing over £1.5M in funded work and currently leading two ongoing projects.

  2. R&D Engineer - Robotics and Autonomous Systems

    VEDA Aeronautics Pvt. Ltd.
    Built and tested the first prototype of a multirotor interceptor drone for defense use. Developed real-time visual servoing, object detection, and tracking systems. Designed embedded system architecture and implemented GPS/vision-based motion planning for autonomous aerial robots.

  3. Mechatronics Engineer

    MTJB Engineering Ltd.
    Redesigned CAD models and system architecture for a modular and reconfigurable multirotor vehicle (Thunderbird). Built rapid prototypes of key subsystems, sourced components, and completed software-hardware integration for the proof of concept. Conducted formal verification and validation testing.

Education

  1. MSc by Research in Robotics

    University of the West of England Bristol, United Kingdom

  2. Visiting Research Student in Robotics (Semester Abroad Program)

    Tokai University, Shonan Campus, Hiratsuka, Japan

  3. B.Tech in Mechatronics Engineering

    SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, India