Device Design, Testing, Proto-typing

Project: Development of multi-point controlled robotic platforms based on IEEE 802.15.4 Currently working on
Designed remote controlled mobile robotic platforms using PIC 16F690 microcontroller
-Implemented PWM modulation control of motors for motion control in XY directions.
-Implemented API control interface (RS232 to onboard microcontroller RF link).
-Implemented multi-tasking based remote data acquisition (surveillance) for sonar, IR proximity sensors, wireless serial VGA camera.
-Investigated implementation of RF control mesh for swarm of mobile units.
-Investigated point to point and point to multi-point addressing of individual mobile units.
-Investigated techniques for packetization of data transmission

Project: Research into new materials for commercially viable solar cells. (Aug.2007 – Dec.2007)
(Research Collaboration with Ocean Nanotech, LLC Fayetteville, AR)
-Investigated viability of different growth techniques for nanocrystals.
-Analyzed experimental data to improve growth process using statistical techniques.
-Designed and tested prototypes for a commercially viable photovoltaic device.
-Investigated optical properties and charge transport in materials to improve efficiency of device.

Project: Development of near IR detectors based on GaN/AlN quantum well structures.
-Simulated the optical properties of multiple quantum well structures.
-Measured and analyzed the optical properties of quantum well structures for potential device design.
-Designed and tested waveguide structures for proto-type detector.
-Investigated packaging techniques for near infrared proto-type detector.
-Designed experimental setup for photo response measurements in proto-type detector using software simulation.