VEDANSH TIWARI

Motivated Electrical Engineering student at Virginia Tech with a solid foundation in circuit analysis, digital systems, and programming. Passionate about bridging theoretical knowledge with hands-on innovation in power systems and circuit design. Actively seeking an internship to apply technical skills, collaborate on cutting-edge projects, and grow within a culture of unlimited possibilities.

Remote Wireless Sensor Node
• Designed a solar-powered, battery-operated sensor node using a standalone ATmega328P microcontroller for environmental monitoring
• Collaborated in a multi-member team on circuit design, embedded programming, efficiency testing, and integration
• Implemented a boost DC/DC converter with PWM-based feedback control to regulate battery charging across variable solar input
• Enabled Bluetooth data transmission to a GUI interface; optimized for ultra-low poweR and 5-day runtime on a 150mAh battery
• Demonstrated full autonomy with power-saving modes, over-voltage protection, and solar/battery power switching

Resistor Inductor Capacitor (RLC) Circuit
• Analyzed transient and steady-state behaviors of RLC circuits to understand dynamics and resonance frequencies

Bridge Rectifier Circuit
• Built and tested a bridge rectifier to convert AC to DC with minimal voltage ripple for efficient power delivery

BJT Common-Emitter Amplifier Circuit
• Constructed a BJT-based amplifier, achieving effective signal amplification and analyzing input/output impedance characteristics

PN-Junction Diode Characterization
• Simulated and measured 1N4001 diode characteristics using MATLAB, LTspice, and Oscilloscopes under varying temperatures

Common-Source MOSFET Amplifier Design
• Modeled and characterized a 2N7000 MOSFET; designed and simulated a common-source amplifier in LTspice and MATLAB
• Validated gain, frequency response, and impedance through physical circuit testing

Two-Stage Amplifier Cascading & Validation
• Cascaded two amplifiers and analyzed system gain, bandwidth, and signal fidelity using simulation and hardware testing

Wind Turbine Team | Virginia Tech

• Designed and implemented turbine-side control circuits to optimize power generation efficiency, enabling a 15% improvement in energy output during the Collegiate Wind Competition.
• Collaborated with Aeronautical, Mechanical, and Siting sub-teams to integrate electrical systems with aerodynamic and structural designs, ensuring seamless cross-functional performance.
• Pioneered load-side circuitry to stabilize power distribution under variable wind conditions, contributing to the team’s advancement to the national finals.
• Gained hands-on experience in iterative prototyping, system troubleshooting, and real-time performance analysis during three elimination phases of competition.
• Developed expertise in balancing theoretical simulations (LT Spice) with physical testing to validate circuit reliability in high-stress environments.