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HARSHITHA MONALI ADRIJA

Ph.D. Researcher
Brookings,SD

Summary

A highly motivated Ph.D. candidate with a strong background in electrical engineering and image processing, possessing expertise in conducting research within satellite/remote sensing imaging, calibration, and validation. Driven by a curious mind to help with questions and find solutions. Proficient in developing novel methodologies and algorithms, quantifying statistics, and collecting ground data.

Work History

Image Processing Lab South Dakota State University

IPLab Field Assistant
06.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinated fieldwork by documenting the ground data collected, the procedure followed, and the environmental conditions used for absolute calibration and validation of optical sensors.
  • Developed technical skills related to specialized equipment necessary for accurately collecting field data.

Image Processing Lab South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Graduate Research Assistant
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Pursuing independent research on Hyperspectral optical sensors calibration and validation.
  • Focused on improving the radiometric calibration of optical sensors with extended knowledge of hyperspectral sensors and target characteristics in the hyperspectral spectrum range.
  • Implementing a technique to combine Hyperspectral sensors (interchangeable), giving global temporal and spatial coverage.

Electrical Engineering Department, SDSU

Graduate Teaching Assistant
01.2023 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Taught undergraduate students in the electrical lab to understand and get hands-on experience in building electrical circuitry - to get practical knowledge on theoretical aspects of coursework.
  • Provided one-on-one sessions to assist the students in understanding the concepts.
  • Gathered, sorted, and graded student assignments and exams.
  • Performed data entry into the system, closely monitored the students, and reported performance to the professor for further evaluation.
  • Conducted the experiments before the session and maintained the lab equipment to ensure its working condition.

Infosys Ltd.

Systems Engineer
01.2021 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Designed user-friendly web applications using HTML and JavaScript.
  • Partaken in developing and designing apps and logos.
  • Contributed to the team assisting "Canara Bank and Axis Bank" as clients.
  • Developed custom software solutions for various business needs, resulting in improved productivity.

TechniLab Instruments Innovative Technology

Antenna Design Intern
06.2019 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Learned to design microstrip patch antennas, analyze the application of antennae, and compile theoretical studies on the propagation of electromagnetic waves.
  • Earned knowledge with some hands-on experience in industrial-level microwave systems development and application.

Education

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Ph.D. from Electrical Engineering - Image Processing
04.2025 - Current

University Overview

  • Specializing in Image Processing and Remote Sensing.
  • Continuing research on hyperspectral sensors calibration and validation.
  • Modelling and algorithms development for the same. Study involves the atmosphere effects and correction algorithms.

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Master of Science from Electrical Engineering - Image Processing
01.2023 - 05.2025

University Overview

3.125 GPA

Coursework in Statistical programming, statistical methods, data mining, machine vision/pattern recognition, active sensors, advanced image processing, remote sensing engineering, and optical sensors.

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Belagavi, India

Bachelor of Science from Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
08.2020

University Overview

GPA: 3.45

Coursework in Analog and Digital Electronics, Electromagnetics, Digital Image Processing, Real-Time Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Wireless Cellular and LTE broadband, Fiber Optics and Networks, Radar Networks, CAD, Network Analysis, Electronic Instrumentation, Principals of Communications, Advance Communications, Other VLSI and Embedded system courses.

Skills

  • Satellite Calibration and Validation
  • Satellite image processing, Hyperspectral and Multispectral sensors
  • Atmospheric concepts, Radiative Transfer Code (ModTran)
  • Uncertainty Analysis
  • Statistics
  • Analog Circuit Design and Antenna Design
  • MATLAB, R, Julia (proficient), Python (learning), and Machine learning (intermediate)
  • ENVI, R Studio, Visual Studio, LTSpice, Cadence Virtuoso (intermediate), HFSS tool (intermediate)
  • HTML, JavaScript (intermediate)
  • Others: MS Excel, analysis techniques

Accomplishments

  • Published a Article in MDPI Remote sensing featuring "Hyperspectral Sensor Calibration and Validation" in 2025.
  • Presented a group research project on an agriculture secure system, responsible for developing a prototype using MSP430 in the quarterfinals of the India Innovation Challenge Design Contest in 2018 held by Texas Instruments, anchored by IIM, Bangalore.
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Timeline

South Dakota State University

Ph.D. from Electrical Engineering - Image Processing
04.2025 - Current

IPLab Field Assistant

Image Processing Lab South Dakota State University
06.2024 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant

Image Processing Lab South Dakota State University
05.2023 - Current

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Electrical Engineering Department, SDSU
01.2023 - 04.2023

South Dakota State University

Master of Science from Electrical Engineering - Image Processing
01.2023 - 05.2025

Systems Engineer

Infosys Ltd.
01.2021 - 07.2021

Antenna Design Intern

TechniLab Instruments Innovative Technology
06.2019 - 08.2019

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Science from Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Overview

6
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education

Work Preference

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Full TimeContract Work

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On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Languages

English
Full Professional
Tamil
Professional Working
Hindi
Limited Working
Telugu
Full Professional
Kannada
Native or Bilingual
HARSHITHA MONALI ADRIJAPh.D. Researcher