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ResearchAssistant

Niharika Deshpande

Research Assistant
Greensboro,NC

Summary

Driven Research Assistant experienced in building models to perform statistical and data analysis. Skilled in working within collaborative environments to collect and evaluate research data for variety of projects. In process of completing PhD in the field of computational Data Science. Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Excellent communicator with focus on results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Research Assistant

North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Greensboro, NC
01.2022 - Current
  • Generated data models for accurate traffic state estimation and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
  • Work on team with researchers from different departments in the University.

Research Intern

North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Greensboro, NC
05.2020 - 12.2021
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Developed data fusion model for traffic forecasting.
  • Worked on traffic simulators like SUMO and Transmodeler to gather data for model testing.
  • Worked on automating processes in Transmodeler.
  • Collaborate with team of researchers from different Universities for data fusion project.

Sourcing Engineer

SIP Tools
Dombivli, India
07.2017 - 11.2018
  • Coordinated and evaluated manufacturing processes for efficiency and profitability.
  • Worked on developing model to reduce transportation and procurement cost.
  • Worked on statistical models to improve efficiency in terms of cost and time of delivery.

Engineer

SIP Tools
Dombivli, India
04.2016 - 06.2017
  • Part of rotational program that involved training within manufacturing, quality and sourcing
    departments.
  • Performed labor allocation based on work content, activity levels and technical skills
    required for order completion.
  • Responsible for setting manufacturing processes, evaluating process steps and flow and
    process analysis.

Student Intern

Max Planck Institute Of Plasma Physics
Garching, Germany
11.2014 - 01.2016
  • Performed spatial and absolute calibration of cameras.
  • Developed a new tool of comparison in python that compares simulation and experimental data to understand key thresholds.
  • Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting.

Undergraduate Student Intern

Indian Institute Of Technology, Guwahati
Guwahati, India
07.2012 - 06.2013
  • Assisted with project on dark matter by applying strong analytical skills and studies.
  • Established some key results by performing data analysis using MATLAB.

Education

Ph.D. - Computational Data Science & Engineering

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC
01.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Applied Physics

Technical University of Munich
Garching, Germany
10.2013 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Technology - Engineering Physics

Indian Institute of Technology
Guwahati, India
07.2009 - 05.2013

Skills

Problem solving ability

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Accomplishments

  • Erasmus Mundus Heritage Scholarship holder for Master's program in TUM, Germany.

Software

Python

SQL

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MATLAB

MS Office

Bash

Timeline

Research Assistant

North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
01.2022 - Current

Ph.D. - Computational Data Science & Engineering

North Carolina A & T State University
01.2022 - Current

Research Intern

North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
05.2020 - 12.2021

Sourcing Engineer

SIP Tools
07.2017 - 11.2018

Engineer

SIP Tools
04.2016 - 06.2017

Student Intern

Max Planck Institute Of Plasma Physics
11.2014 - 01.2016

Master of Science - Applied Physics

Technical University of Munich
10.2013 - 01.2016

Undergraduate Student Intern

Indian Institute Of Technology, Guwahati
07.2012 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Technology - Engineering Physics

Indian Institute of Technology
07.2009 - 05.2013
Niharika DeshpandeResearch Assistant