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Education
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, Aug 2023-May 2025 (expected)
- Master of Science
- Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering, emphasis in Robotics
- GPA: overall 3.9/4.0
- Relevant Coursework: Embedded Control Systems, Self-Driving Cars, Mobile Robotics, Math for Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA, USA, Aug 2018-May 2023
- Bachelor of Science
- Major: Electromechanical Systems Engineering Technology
- Valedictorian [View], Magna cum laude [View]
- GPA: overall 3.69/4.0; Engineering-only 3.86/4.0
- Relevant Coursework: Robotics, Autonomous Vehicle, Feedback Control Systems, Machine Elements, Finite Elements, Engineering Graphics, C/C++ Programming, Digital Design FPGA/Verilog, Electronic Systems, Electrical Networks, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics
Publications
- Shrestha, E., Wan, H., Do, T., Rawal, M., Singh, S., & Vasudevan, R. (2024). Lucid Dreamer: Multimodal World Model for Zero-Shot Policy Transfer in Multi-Agent Autonomous Racing. Submitted to IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA).
Research Experience
- Dec 2023 - Present: Graduate Research Assistant, UM-Ann Arbor Field Robotics Group with Prof. Katherine A. Skinner
- Worked on Intelligent Navigation of Autonomous Maritime Robots as the second author
- [Portfolio][Github][Publication][Slide]
- Aug 2023 - Sep 2024: Graduate Research Assistant, UM-Ann Arbor Robotics & Optimization for Analysis of Human Motion (ROAHM) Lab with Prof. Ram Vasudevan
- Worked on Lucid Dreamer: Multimodal World Model for Zero-Shot Policy Transfer in Multi-Agent Autonomous Racing as the third author
- [Portfolio][Github][Publication][Slide]
Grad Course Projects
- Winter 2024: EECS 568 Mobile Robotics with Prof. Maani Ghaffari
- Fall 2023: EECS 461 Embedded Control Systems with Prof. James Freudenberg
Industry Experience
- Jun 2024-Aug 2024: PACCAR - Peterbilt Motors Company
- Advanced Mobility Tech Engineering Intern
- [Portfolio]
Skills
- Robotics & Autonomous Systems: ROS, ROS2, RViz, Gazebo for simulation, SLAM (Hector SLAM, cartographer_ros), sensor fusion (Camera, LIDAR, IMU, GPS, Odometry), object avoidance algorithm, autonomous navigation
- Machine Learning & Computer Vision: PyTorch, TensorFlow for reinforcement learning, U-Net image segmentation, OpenCV
- Control & Embedded Systems: PID, Microcontrollers (STM32, Arduino PLC, NXP32, PX4), Single Board Computers (Nvidia Jetsons, Raspberry Pi), hardware interface (GPIO, ADC, PWM, Timer, CAN, I2C, SPI, USART), FGPA
- Programming & Software: Python, C++, C, MATLAB, Simulink, Linux, Bash/Shell Scripting, Git, Docker
- Mechanical Design & Prototyping: Kinematics, Dynamics, SolidWorks, Creo Parametric, 3D printing, ANSYS FEA
Other Experience
Oct 2023-Dec 2023: Enhancing Monocular 3D Object Detection in Foggy Condition: An Adapted MonoCon Approach for Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics Researcher
- Jun 2023: Hexapod Robot for Multi-Terrain Exploration (Personal Project), Robotics Engineer
- Jun 2023: Bionic Arm (Personal Project), Robotics Engineer
Aug 2022-May 2023: CPP Northrop Grumman Collaboration Project, Robotics Engineer
Aug 2022-Dec 2022: CPP Autonomous Robot Competition, Lead Robotics Engineer
Aug 2022-Oct 2022: CPP NASA Student Launch 2023, Parachute Team Lead
Sep 2022: CPP Student Unmanned Aerial Systems Competition 2023, Mechatronics Volunteer
May 2022-Aug 2022: FPT USA Corp., Embedded Software Engineer Intern
Jan 2022-Dec 2022: Autonomous/Remote Control Mecanum Wheel Tesla Roadster in Real-world Project, Robotics Engineer
- May 2021-Jul 2021: Rakuna - HR Tech Company, Software Developer Intern
Honors & Awards
- 2023 CPP Valedictorian: Electromechanical Systems Engineering Technology [View]
- 2019 CPP International Student Award Scholarship - $1,500
- CPP Dean’s Honor List: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022; President’s Honor List: 2020, 2021
Community Involvement
- Jan 2024: UM-Ann Arbor IEEE-HKN Beta Epsilon, Membership pending
- Aug 2023: IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, Member
- Aug 2022-Dec 2022: CPP TBP CA Nu - The Engineering Honor Society [View], Vice President
- Aug 2020-Jan 2021: Prestige English Center, Teaching Assistant
References
- Prof. Ram Vasudevan
- Associate Professor of Robotics Institute at UM-Ann Arbor, Email: ramv@umich.edu, Tel: (734) 647-5560.
- Prof. Katherine A. Skinner
- Assistant Professor of Robotics Institute at UM-Ann Arbor, Email: kskin@umich.edu
- Mr. Gavin Coelho
- Sr. System Architect Engineer of Peterbilt Motors Company at PACCAR Innovation Center, Email: gavin.coelho@paccar.com, Tel: (940) 273-0319.