Signal Processing Engineering

MADHAVI ANUGOLU

Control Engineer

Email: **************@*****.***, Phone: 732-***-****

Qualification Summary

Six years of research experience in modeling of dynamical systems, advanced mathematical methods

and signal processing

In-depth knowledge of system identification techniques, instrumentation and sensors, Embedded

systems and control systems

Substantial knowledge of optimization techniques, electronics, dynamics and kinematics

Proficient in Matlab/Simulink, Labview, Assembly C programming, analytical and communication

skills

Experienced in proposal writing and pursuing extramural funding

Hard worker, quick learner and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment smoothly

Published 15 peer reviewed technical manuscripts in various International conferences and Journal

proceedings

Official reviewer for International conferences

Education

Ph.D. Candidate in Engineering and Applied Science (Expected May 2014)

Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID

Masters in Measurement & Control Engineering, December 2010

Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Instrumentation, June 2004

Acharya Nagarjuna University (Andhra Pradesh), India

Work Experience

Biomedical Signal Processing, Dynamic System Modeling, Estimation, Data Fusion and Motor Unit

Identification (4 years)

Research Assistant, Measurement and Control Engineering Research Center (MCERC), ISU, 2008-till date)

The work involves experimental as well as theoretical tasks, individual work, and work within the research team

Development of specifications for procurement of research facilities needed in Biomedical Lab

Analysis of biomedical data (sEMG and corresponding force and position) using MATLAB® and

LABVIEWTM

Identification and optimization of specific linear and nonlinear filters for signal processing of biological

signals

Estimation of dynamic model based on system identification techniques

Development of sensor data fusion algorithm based on statistical modeling criterion

Exploration of the optimization techniques like Genetic Algorithm

Design of uncertainty analysis algorithm for sensor location based on Dempster-Shafer Theory

Design and implementation of signal processing, data fusion algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and

LABVIEW for Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing of smart prostheses

Real-time force and position control for various grasping actions of the smart prosthetic hand

Statistical data analysis of different subjects to generalize the developed fusion and uncertainty analysis

algorithms

Worked on grant proposals to federal agencies to acquire research project funding in the field of

biomedical engineering.

Risk Management: Prognostic Algorithm (4 months)

Research Fellow, ON Semiconductors & Mercedes-Benz Technology fellowship, Fall 2012

Modeled the event failure data from ON semiconductor industry using System Identification techniques

Silicon wafer loss estimation using Hidden Markov Models and Dempster-Shafer theory to substitute

the standard FMEA analysis

Battery Modeling and Management (1 year)

Research Fellow, Measurement & Control Engineering Research Center (MECRC), ISU, Aug 2012 - May 2013

Investigation and the development of the real-time optimal charging and discharging to improvise the

charge cycle of the batteries and battery packs (Li-Ion)

Estimating the State of Charge (SOC) and the State of Health (SOH) of the battery real time using

current based estimation, internal impedance measurements and blind source analysis

Investigating the effect of temperature and the load pattern on the battery life cycle and OCV

characterization

Design and implementation of real-time optimal control strategies to optimize the battery charging and

discharging process

Designing an embedded test bed frame work for the HIL testing of the estimation and control algorithms

Vibration Control Project (12 months)

Graduate Research Assistant, ISU, 2007-2008

Design and control of a cantilever beam vibration control project

Modeled the system and investigated the dynamics using Dspace hardware for the HIL simulation

Designed and implemented controller for a cantilever beam and successfully reduced the vibrations

Documented all the work and recommended modifications

Bitmap Image processing (1 year)

Senior Design Project, Acharya Nagarjuna University, 2003-2004

Studied fundamental of Digital image processing

Implemented image processing operations using C

Explored image compression techniques, rotation and flipping

TeachingExperience

Teaching Assistant (1 year)

Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA), ISU, (Fall 2012- Present)

Working as teaching Assistant in Engineering and Applied Science

Assisting Professors in courses: Introduction to Engineering, Digital Signal Processing, Structured

Programming, Signal and Systems, Introduction to digital Systems

Lab Instructor (4 months)

Measurements and Control Engineering Lab, ISU, Fall 2010

Worked as a lab instructor for Measurement Systems lab with a student capacity of 16

Prepared experiments and assisted students in the lab

Prepared quizzes, assignments

Computer Skills

Software Application : Matlab/Simulink, MP Lab, Mathematica, LABVIEW, dSPACE

Languages : C/C++, x 86 Assemblies

Operating Systems : Windows 2000/XP, Linux, Macintosh

Database : SQL, Oracle, Data ware Housing

General Software : Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 and 2010

Web : HTML, .NET

Scripting : VB, Python

Awards & Other Achievements

Receiving Non-Resident Tuition Wavier (NRTW) Award from Idaho State University since 2008.

Received ASISU Scholarship Award for Fall 2011

Received Career Path Internship (CPI) from spring 2011-Fall 2011

Received Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) from Spring 2008-Spring 2009, Fall 2010-Fall 2012

Received Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) from Spring 2013-till date

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