Ravi Varma
Graduate Student Researcher
San Jose,CA
Summary
Motivated, self-directed Graduate Student with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to learn new skills efficiently and handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Years of research experience
Work History
Graduate Student Researcher
QLMC
Los Angeles, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Developed simulation environment to investigate effect of microbunching instability on XFEL performance
- Determined Bessel-Gaussian profile as practical noise-resistant laser heater mode for microbunching instability suppression
- Installed DC electron gun and vacuum chamber for tabletop x-ray generation
SULI Research Intern
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Palo Alto, CA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed electron optics using SIMION for a prototype schematic of a momentum microscope (MM)
- Analyzed ARPES and XPD diffraction patterns of WSe2 to determine MM optical parameters for ideal resolution
- Filtered ARPES data for use in machine learning MM resolution optimization algorithm
Test and Integration Intern
Aerojet Rocketdyne
Canoga Park, CA
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Programmed valve mission duty cycle test sequence in preparation for experimental engine hotfire test
- Assembled engine hotfire test stand in Edwards AFRL
- Designed Interface PCB on test console, to route external sensors to their assigned PXI measurement pins
- Tested the advanced electric propulsion system power processing unit to verify quality before shipment
- Inspected RS-25 engine special test equipment for quality assurance before shipment
Electrical Intern
Alef Aeronautics
Santa Clara, CA
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Designed a power distribution board to route high power from the aircraft’s 200V battery to the speed controllers and microcontrollers while monitoring for short circuit current spikes
- Soldered and assembled the parts to the board in-house
- Tested the board under real world parameters to verify short circuit detection and proper heat transfer
- Developed a circuit board to charge multiple LiPo batteries simultaneously
- Assembled 3D printed ailerons and electronics onto aircraft
Research Intern
Neptune Laboratory
Los Angeles, CA
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Wrote a LabVIEW program to significantly boost the lab’s data acquisition rate of laser shot measurements from 0.5 Hz to 6 Hz
- Compiled simulation data for second harmonic generation in GaSe, AgGaSe2, CdGeAs2, and Te crystals using SNLO to determine ideal experimental parameters
- Collaborated with PI and lab members to customize program to suit specific experimental needs
- Implemented laser interferometry to measure accuracy and precision of optical delay stage for future tests
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 09.2018 - 06.2022
Skills
Experimental Design
undefinedTimeline
SULI Research Intern
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
06.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Student Researcher
QLMC
09.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of California - Los Angeles
09.2022 - Current
Test and Integration Intern
Aerojet Rocketdyne
06.2021 - 09.2021
Electrical Intern
Alef Aeronautics
06.2020 - 09.2020
Research Intern
Neptune Laboratory
06.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of California - Los Angeles
09.2018 - 06.2022
Conference Presentations
- "Bessel-Gaussian Laser Heater Mode for Microbunching Instability Suppression in Free-electron Lasers," SPIE Optics+Photonics. San Diego, CA, August 2023.
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