NIKUNJ PARMAR

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About Me

My interests lie in the field of Intelligent Robotics, Autonomous Vehicle Technology, Computer Vision, Controls, Computer Programming, and its applications in a broad range of circumstances.

During my freshman year at the university, I got introduced to the field of robotics. I was amazed by robot's potential to help our society. Intelligent robots have been revolutionizing fields ranging from Agriculture to Space Science but they are far from being perfect. I am well aware of the current efforts going on to solve problems and to overcome technical difficulties obstructing the development of highly intelligent machines. To be part of these efforts is what motivates me to work in the field of Intelligent Robotics.

I have also worked with some amazing companies as an intern. From Jan-May 2020, I completed my final-year project (Internship) from the Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar. I was working on the Design and Prototype Development of a Multi-DOF Parallel Haptic Arm. In the summer of 2019, I got an opportunity to work at Sea Tech Lab, Florida Atlantic University, FL, USA as a research scholar. I did research on optimal path planning of Unmanned Surface Vehicles in dynamic environments. I was guided by Dr. Manhar Dhanak and Armando Sinnisterra.

I’m also interested in Mechanical Product designing and Automation. In my sophomore year, I worked at Tirth Agro Technology Pvt. Ltd. as a Trainee.

The subjects covered in my classroom are as listed below:

Graduate
• Computer Vision
• Motion Planning
• Machine Learning
• Foundation of Robotics
• Controls
• Dynamics

Undergraduate
• Art of Programming
• Critical Thinking
• Engineering Graphics
• Information and Communication Tools
• Object-Oriented Programming with C++ - Minor
• Kinematics 1 and 2
• Dynamics of Mechanism 1
• Control Engineering
• Creativity and Innovation
• Internet and Website Development - Minor
• Robotics Engineering
• Operating Systems
• Data structure - Minor
• Machine Design - 1
• Production Technology
• Database Management Systems
• Operational Research

I love to read books. Some of my favorite books are listed below:

✒ Where Good idea come from by steven johnson
✒ Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer
✒ Betting It All
✒ Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!
✒ Leonardo Da Vinci by Walter Isaacson
✒ The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan
✒ Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom and many more...

I also cherish the long discussions with friends and colleagues ranging from Robotics to world economy.