Ambika Bhatta
Lowell
Summary
Highly accomplished Senior Research Engineer. Bringing Research Expertise in Analytical and Numerical Computation in Electrical Engineering. Industry Experience in Semiconductor quality and Yield Review Data Modeling and Biomedical Engineering. Proficient in Data Science AI/ML Data Migration, Laboratory Techniques, scientific writing, Stakeholder relations in management and Project Management. Proven ability to lead and deliver critical projects with a strong focus on Innovation and Effectiveness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Center of Advanced Computation and Telecommunications - Center for Biomechanical and Rehabilitation Engineering
07.2024 - Current
- Developed algorithms to enhance data analysis accuracy in rehabilitation engineering projects.
- Characterization and modeling of robot-human interface for Apraxia of Speech Patients, Quantum Machine Learning based detection mode for Seizure and Migraine patients.
- Characterize surface Electromyography data for stroke patients.
Research Graduate Fellow
Indiana University
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Evaluated emerging trends in quantum technology, informing strategic direction for ongoing research projects.
- Developed and implemented advanced algorithms for quantum computing applications, enhancing computational efficiency.
- Analytical Study of NVD-based Ultra-sensitive Magnetometer
Signal Processing Lead
Acuradyne Systems SINE, IIT Bombay, India
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Characterization and processing of Cardiovascular Health Monitoring medical device.
- Developed Pulse Rate Variability analysis of a wearable tonometry application device.
- IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) Characterization of an arm Rehabilitation device for dialysis patients.
Researcher
Consultant
03.2020 - 06.2021
- CUDA-based Room Impulse Response using atomic reduction for better end latency in Augmented Reality (AR) source localization algorithm.
- Implementation of CUDA CUDA-based model on board and cloud compute platforms for the application platforms of AR wearable headsets.
- Investigation of aircraft wake vortex and ground effect during aircraft landing and takeoff.
Application Development Engineer III
KLA Tencor
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Simulation and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy Implementation of Coventor (SEMulator 3D) and Monte Carlo Simulation for investigation of electron beams and specimen interactions for sub nanoscale particles review.
- Micron Hsinchu Taiwan Nanoscale defect review with high sensitivity SEM images for high defect capture rate, low nuisance rate and high throughput.
Education
Master of Science - Quantum Information Science
Australia National University & Indiana University
Canberra, Australia06.2024
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Electrical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell, College of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Lowell, MA05.2016
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute & University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA12.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Saurashtra University
India11.2005
Skills
- Computational Data Modelling: Fortran, C, C, Python, R Studio
- Application Development: C-sharp, JAVA, Kotlin, Shell
- Parallel Programming: Message Passing Interface (MPI) and OpenMP, CUDA
- AI/ML: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Image and Speech Processing, Deep Learning, Imaging Technology
- Quantum Computing - PennyLane, IBM QISKIT
- Simulation: HFSS, Origin Pro, Coventor
- Embedded and Other: IDEs (Linux), LabVIEW, MATLAB, SolidWorks
- Cloud Environment: Azure, AWS
- Laboratory techniques: SEM, Basic Laser optics, Spectroscopy
- Numerical Techniques: Neural networks, DSP
Certification
- Vice Chancellor Scholarship Australia National University 2023 Academic Year
- Honoree award Hackathon “Automation & Algorithm Group” 2019 KLA Tencor
- University of Massachusetts Lowell, Graduate Research Grant Award 2013
- Professor Charlie Steel Memorial Award 2009
- Motorola Innovation fellowship 2009
- National Olympiad Examination of Mathematics, India 1998
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Center of Advanced Computation and Telecommunications - Center for Biomechanical and Rehabilitation Engineering
07.2024 - Current
Research Graduate Fellow
Indiana University
11.2023 - 06.2024
Signal Processing Lead
Acuradyne Systems SINE, IIT Bombay, India
08.2022 - 02.2023
Researcher
Consultant
03.2020 - 06.2021
Application Development Engineer III
KLA Tencor
03.2018 - 03.2020
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Electrical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell, College of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Saurashtra University
Master of Science - Quantum Information Science
Australia National University & Indiana University
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute & University of Massachusetts Lowell
Publications
- N. Aliya, A. Bhatta, C. Kirkland, N. Arnold and L.A. Thompson, The Role of Facial Action Units toward Investigating Facial Movement During Speech, Electronics 14, 2066, (2025).
- Butler J.; Bhatta A.; Arnold N.; El Hakoury.; Thompson L., A. Investigating Muscle Activation Patterns and Muscle Synergies Pre-and Post-Balance Training in Older Adults. Appl. Sci. 2023 15, 6151, (2025).
- A. Bhatta P. Shushkov and H. Dhar, Analysis of Magnetic Field Sensing Capability of Diamond Embedded with Nitrogen Vacancy Center, IEEE Sensors,(2023).
- A. Bhatta, Thompson K., Chandra, Image-Based Solution for Scattering from Wedge Satisfying Neuman Boundary Condition, IEEE Wireless Antenna and Microwave Symposium (June 2022)
- A. Bhatta, Analytic Sound Pressure Expression in Wavaktoric sea Ground Surface, Intl. Symp Long Range Sound Propag 41, 045003 QPM (2021)
- A. Bhatta, An Approach to Generate and Predict Detection Baseline Element in Defects Reviewed Embedded EDS Spectroscopy Eng. Conference KLA (2019)
- A. Bhatta C. Thompson K. Chandra Y. Mehta, Impulse response of a Medium in a Three-Layer Media, J. Acoust Soc. Am. POMA 9, 045004 (2013)
Teaching Experience
- Nirma University, Electronics and Communication Engineering: Assistant Professor Oct 2021 - May 2022 India
- UMass Lowell, Electrical Engineering: Adjunct Professor Jan 2016 - Aug 2017, MA
- Lawrence Public High, Physics: Teacher Aug 2017 - Aug 2018, Lawrence, MA
Current Research Interests
Build and validate quantum neural algorithm for quantum sensing., Implement machine learning methods to review simulate scanning tunneling images for quantum computer architecture., Human sensor interaction for rehabilitation basic embedded programming., Sensor Characterization, sEMG, EEG, MEG, and Wearable Data Analysis.
Personal Interests
Nature, Hikes, Pets, Cooking, Walks, Biking, Plants