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Ajith Veeraboina

Dayton,OH

Summary

PhD in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of hands-on research in control systems, industrial robotics, reinforcement learning, and automation. Proven expertise in robotic system design, PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Beckhoff), and advanced controller development (PID, LQR, nonlinear). Experienced in translating research into real-world applications using C++, MATLAB, and Python. Passionate about innovation in autonomous systems, robotic learning, and intelligent automation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

University of Dayton
01.2024 - Current
  • Designed and implemented a reinforcement learning framework using Q-learning for a 6-DOF Yaskawa GP4 robot.
  • Developed a simulated ball-balancing benchmark in MuJoCo to test real-world generalization and stability.
  • Integrated robot kinematics, sensor feedback (IMUs, encoders), and contact dynamics into simulation environments.
  • Used MATLAB for control system analysis, policy visualization, and data acquisition.
  • Programmed low-level motion commands in C++/C to communicate with the Yaskawa YRC1000 controller.

Graduate Assistant • Control Systems Instructor

University of Dayton
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Instructed undergraduate courses: ECE 447 (Digital Control Systems) and ECE 415 (Classical Control Systems).
  • Designed hands-on labs using Arduino, temperature sensors (thermistors), DC motors, and PID tuning procedures.
  • Created MATLAB/Simulink models for real-time testing and analysis of dynamic systems.
  • Mentored students in capstone projects involving sensor-actuator integration and embedded control.

Student Assistant (MATLAB TA & IT Support)

University of Dayton
08.2016 - 12.2019
  • Assisted students in MTH 445 with MATLAB-based modeling of gene regulatory networks using Euler's method.
  • Provided Tier-1 and Tier-2 IT support, managing requests through UD’s ServiceNow ticketing platform.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware failures, OS configuration, and network connectivity issues.

Assistant System Engineer Trainee

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2013 - 10.2014
  • Company Overview: India
  • Developed flight booking UI using ASP.NET (Web Forms), integrated backend logic using C# and ADO.NET.
  • Built MySQL queries for data validation and booking transaction logging.
  • Supported CitiBank's online credit card application engine by scripting rule logic in Capstone GUI.
  • Conducted automated and manual test validations for business rule integrity.
  • India

Electrical Engineering Intern

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.
05.2012 - 08.2012
  • Analyzed AVR and excitation topologies (static vs. brushless) in 200 MW turbo generators.
  • Recorded excitation system transient response under load fluctuation scenarios.
  • Reviewed protective relay configurations and control panel schematics for fault tolerance.
  • Authored technical report outlining efficiency improvement recommendations and AVR tuning strategies.

Education

Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
12.2024

M.S. - Electrical Engineering

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

GITAM University
Vizag, India
06.2013

Skills

  • C
  • C
  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • G-code
  • Ladder Logic
  • Structured Text (IEC 61131-3)
  • Arduino IDE
  • MotoCom
  • MotoSim
  • SolidWorks
  • ROS-Industrial
  • MuJoCo
  • Simulink
  • Yaskawa & Fanuc robots
  • Allen Bradley & Beckhoff PLCs
  • Quanser Systems (Ball & Beam, 3DOF Helicopter)
  • PID/LQR/nonlinear control
  • Reinforcement learning
  • Real-time implementation
  • System integration
  • Field research
  • Protocol design
  • Research design
  • Research reporting
  • AutoCAD
  • Logix 5000,
  • HMI
  • Logix 5000
  • RSLinx
  • FactoryTalk
  • Embedded systems interfacing with sensors

Projects Research

  • Robotic 3D Printing, 2020–2024, Dual-arm Yaskawa robotic system with planar/non-planar tool paths for structural reinforcement.
  • Concurrent Learning on Ball & Beam, 2023–2024, Adaptive PD controller tuned via concurrent learning from human interaction.
  • 2-DOF vSEA Manipulator Control, 2022–2023, Developed feedback linearization & PID controllers using Beckhoff PLC and servo amplifiers.
  • 3DOF Helicopter Control, 2017–2019, Designed and tested LQR, PID, and nonlinear methods under dynamic disturbance scenarios.
  • Industrial Robot Automation, Pick & Place (Yaskawa MHJ), Real-time vision-based object detection using MATLAB and MotoCom SDK., Coffee Automation (Fanuc Robot), Built PLC ladder logic for autonomous brewing cycle with Keurig integration.

Publications

  • Tensile Properties of Robotic 3D-Printed Parts, 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, 05/24, 10.1089/3dp.2023.0345
  • Linear/Nonlinear Control of 3DOF Helicopter, IEEE NAECON, 2018, 10.1109/NAECON.2018.8556822
  • Non-Planar Surface Reinforcement for Robotic Printing, 2025
  • Modeling Human Control via Concurrent Learning, 2025

Activities

  • Outstanding PhD Scholarship Award (2024)
  • Graduate Student Summer Fellowship (2021, 2022, 2024)
  • Yaskawa Motoman Lab Demo Showcases (2021–2023)
  • Volunteer – IEEE NAECON Conference (2019)
  • 1st Place – LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION, Dr. Faraday Tribute (2012)
  • Robotics Finalist – Dustbot, VIT University (2011)

Timeline

Research Assistant

University of Dayton
01.2024 - Current

Graduate Assistant • Control Systems Instructor

University of Dayton
01.2021 - 12.2023

Student Assistant (MATLAB TA & IT Support)

University of Dayton
08.2016 - 12.2019

Assistant System Engineer Trainee

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2013 - 10.2014

Electrical Engineering Intern

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.
05.2012 - 08.2012

M.S. - Electrical Engineering

University of Dayton

Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering

University of Dayton

Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

GITAM University

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