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Education

• Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  Aug. 2025 – May 2027
  • GPA: 4.09/4.00
  • Focus: Wireless Communications, Signal Processing, 5G PHY, AI-Native RAN
  • Coursework: Digital Communication and Codes, VLSI for ML and Communications, AI-enabled Mixed-Reality
• Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore
  Nov. 2021 – May 2025
  • GPA: 9.05/10
  • Relevant Coursework: Signals and Systems, Communication Systems, DSP, Digital Communications, Information Coding Theory, IoT Communication Systems, Vehicular Communications

Experience

• Research Intern, University of Michigan
  Aug. 2025 – Present
  • Built a streaming RL framework in Jelly Bean World to evaluate continuous decision-making, demonstrating improved stability and performance over multiple DQN variants.
  • Implemented a contrastive RL approach that augments RRT-based planning, enabling robust trajectory generation for high-DOF robots.
  • Supervisor: Prof. Lei Ying
• Research Intern, 6G Flagship, University of Oulu (Remote)
  Apr. 2025 – Present
  • Designed a Graph Attention Network (GAT) for downlink power allocation in multi-cell Massive MIMO systems under spatially correlated Rician fading, targeting maximization of sum-rate while mitigating intra-cell interference.
  • Benchmarked the model against the WMMSE baseline across supervised, unsupervised, and hybrid training paradigms.
  • Supervisor: Dr. Thushan Sivalingam & Prof. Nandana Rajatheva
• Research Intern, University of British Columbia
  May 2023 – Jul. 2023
  • Built a channel sounder and Doppler shifter using ADALM-PLUTO SDRs for satellite and wireless channels.
  • Implemented LTE-based signal processing and Doppler correction in MATLAB, achieving near 100% BER reduction under testing.
  • Supervisor: Prof. David Michelson

Key Projects

• Reinforcement Learning-Based Scheduling in mmWave Networks
  Apr. 2024 – Mar. 2025
  • Designed DQN and PPO-based schedulers for RIS-aided SWIPT networks and UAV-aided mmWave vehicular networks.
  • Achieved up to 90% of CP throughput with 1000× lower latency for RIS systems and 22% higher throughput with 18% lower transmission time for vehicular networks.
• ASER Estimation for HQAM Signals
  Apr. 2024 – Jul. 2024
  • Derived and validated ASER formulas for high-order HQAM signals.
  • Verified accuracy through MATLAB simulations over AWGN and Rayleigh fading channels.
• Ground Penetrating Radar using SDRs
  May 2022 – Dec. 2023
  • Built a radar system using USRP B210, ADALM-PLUTO, and TI AWR1642.
  • Implemented MFCW radar algorithms for material penetration analysis and subsurface detection.

Skills

• Programming: Python, C, C++, Verilog, MATLAB, HTML/CSS
• Wireless & Signal Processing Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, GNU Radio, Simscape, ROS
• Hardware/Tools: SDRs (ADALM-PLUTO, USRP B210), TI AWR1642, Arduino, Proteus, PLECS
• Certifications:
  • 5G Introductory-Level – Qualcomm
  • Mastering 5G PHY – Udemy (Covers 3GPP L1, OFDM, MIMO, SSB, PDSCH, PUSCH, CSI-RS, DMRS, HARQ, etc.)

Publications

Towards Efficient Scheduling in RIS-Aided Wireless Networks with Non-Linear Energy Harvesting Permalink

Reinforcement Learning-Based Optimization of Relay Selection and Transmission Scheduling for UAV-Aided mmWave Vehicular Networks Permalink

Achievements

• MITACS Globalink Research Fellow (2023)
  • Fully funded research internship at University of British Columbia.
• IEEE PES India Scholarship (2022–24)
  • One of 3 recipients nationally for academic excellence.
• Bronze Medal, Inter-IIT Tech Meet 2023 (Jaguar Land Rover Problem)
• Gold Medal, IITI Summer of Code (Intelligent Vehicles Category, 2022)
• International Chess Player, FIDE rating 2046 with multiple state and national medals

Service and Leadership

• President, Intelligent Vehicle Design and Control Club, IIT Indore (Apr. 2023 – Apr. 2024)
  • Led a 20-person team developing autonomous ground vehicles for competitions like IGVC.
• Vice-Chair, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) Student Chapter, IIT Indore (Nov. 2022 – Present)
  • Organized workshops and technical events on robotics and automation.
• Manager, Tinkerers Lab, IIT Indore (Aug. 2023 – Apr. 2024)
  • Managed lab setup, equipment maintenance, and student training.
• Organizing Committee Member, URSI EMTS 2023 (University of British Columbia)
  • Supported logistics and operations for the international conference.
• Chess Club Member, IIT Indore (Dec. 2021 – May 2025)
  • Competed in inter-collegiate and state-level tournaments.

Standardized Tests

• GRE: 325
• JEE Advanced: AIR 2906 (97.9 percentile) – 2021
• JEE Mains: AIR 2321 (99.8 percentile) – 2021