Optics and Quantum Engineering Internship Candidate

DIVYA SISODIYA

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Optical and Quantum Engineering graduate student with hands-on experience in optical communications, fiber-based transmission systems, and photonic technologies. Strong understanding of DWDM/ROADM architectures, OSNR analysis, and optical network performance metrics gained through research and laboratory work. Adept at technical documentation, cross-team collaboration, and supporting large-scale optical infrastructure initiatives within carrier-grade environments. EDUCATION

Stevens Institute of Technology USA Sep 2024 – May 2026 Master of Science (M.S.) in Quantum Engineering GPA: 3.94/4.0 Delhi Technological University (DTU) India Aug 2020 – May 2022 Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Microwave and Optical Communications CGPA: 8.40/10 Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) India Aug 2015 – May 2019 Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electronics and Communication Engineering HMF Senior Secondary School India Aug 2013 – Aug 2015 High School Science & Mathematics CGPA: 9.0/10

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Quantum computing, quantum mechanics, quantum information theory, quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, quantum error correction, fault-tolerant architectures, digital electronics, experimental quantum optics information, laser systems, optics laboratory, signals and systems, communication theory, mathematics, applied physics, photonics, optical communications, research projects, project management, and laser processing. RESEARCH PROJECTS

Research Assistant - Complex Systems Engineering Lab Stevens Institute of Technology USA Aug 2025 – Present

Developing quantum optimization techniques for the US Space Force (USSF) and the Department of Defense (DoD) projects.

Developing Divide-and-Conquer QAOA (DC-QAOA) for satellite constellation optimization using quantum state reconstruction. Formulating QUBO/Ising Hamiltonians to maximize coverage while minimizing latency through quantum-classical hybrid solvers in Python (QISKIT), integrating spectral bisection graph partitioning and Lagrangian coordination. (Manuscript sent to IEEE Access—under review).

Optimizing an algorithm on 800-variable problems by decomposing them into 20-qubit subproblems and benchmarking quantum annealing, QAOA, and classical metaheuristics for orbital scheduling.

Diffractive Bragg Reflectors (DBRs) Based on Thouless Pumps Stevens Institute of Technology USA Jan – Apr 2025

Project: Evolution of Bound and Quasi-Bound States in Detour Phase Cavities (PEP-800 Level Course Project)

Simulated 2D photonic cavity geometries in Lumerical and MATLAB to investigate the evolution of bound and quasi-bound states under varying detour phase parameters

(0–1). Analyzed field confinement, reflectance, and transmittance spectra to characterize topological transitions and optimize DBR reflectivity profiles (manuscript under review).

M.Tech Research Project TIFAC Center of Excellence in Fiber Optics Delhi Technological University India Jan 2020 – May 2022

Developed high-speed WDM-based optical wireless communication systems using cascaded FBGs, DCF, and hybrid EDFA configurations, achieving 100 Gbps transmission under adverse weather conditions.

Implemented ASK/PSK modulation with coupler-based delay line filters in OptiSystem, demonstrating Q-factors >357 and near-zero BER in rain, dust, fog, and snow. Published research on dispersion compensation techniques and cost-effective long-range FSO/OWC systems with enhanced signal quality for next-generation optical networks.

Optical Research Projects TIFAC Center of Excellence in Fiber Optics Delhi Technological University India Jan 2020 – May 2022

Developed high-speed WDM-based optical wireless communication systems using cascaded FBGs, DCF, and hybrid EDFA configurations, achieving 100 Gbps transmission under adverse weather conditions.

Implemented ASK/PSK modulation with coupler-based delay line filters in OptiSystem, demonstrating Q-factors >357 and near-zero BER in rain, dust, fog, and snow. Published research on dispersion compensation techniques and cost-effective long-range FSO/OWC systems with enhanced signal quality for next-generation optical networks.

Designed long-range (up to 5 km) and low-cost WDM optical wireless communication (OWC) systems using hybrid EDFA-SOA amplifier configurations, reducing system cost by 40% while maintaining >25 dB OSNR. Optimized amplifier gain stages and wavelength spacing for 8-channel DWDM transmission with <1 dB power penalty.

Developed multi-user optical CDMA systems utilizing fiber Bragg gratings for code encoding/decoding, achieving 10 Gbps per user with >20 dB signal-to-interference ratio. Implemented modified prime sequence codes with FBG-based matched filters, demonstrating 16-user capacity with <10 BER.

Designed polarization shift keying (Pol-SK) based WDM-FSO communication systems for network enhancement, achieving 4 bits/symbol transmission efficiency with dual-polarization multiplexing. Demonstrated 40 Gbps aggregate data rates over 2 km FSO links with polarization-maintaining components and adaptive polarization controllers, maintaining >15 dB extinction ratio.

Implemented FBG-based large-scale WDM-PON optical broadcast systems supporting 128 users with 2.5 Gbps/channel throughput. Designed cascaded FBG arrays for wavelength-selective routing with <0.5 dB insertion loss and >30 dB crosstalk suppression, enabling scalable fiber-to-the-home architectures.

Contributed to research on green communication technologies for future networks, focusing on energy-efficient optical transmission techniques, low-power photonic device design, and sustainable network architectures for a reduced carbon footprint in telecommunications infrastructure. B.Tech Thesis Project Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering National Institute of Technology Nagpur India Aug 2018 – May 2019

Designed a chaos-encrypted Visible Light Communication system using Lorenz oscillator synchronization. Implemented hardware with op-amps (LM741, TL082), analog multipliers (AD633), and comparators generating chaotic signals at 100 Hz–10 kHz.

Achieved 10–100 kbps secure transmission over 5 meters with less than 2% synchronization error, validated through oscilloscope analysis of Lorenz attractor phase plots and BER measurements.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Stevens Institute of Technology USA

Quantum Optics Laboratory Experiments Jan 2025 – Apr 2025

Conducted comprehensive quantum optics experiments, including single-photon detector characterization (SPAD with <100 cps dark count, >50% efficiency, and <500 ps jitter); BB84 quantum key distribution over 1 km fiber, achieving QBER <5%; and entanglement verification via Type-II SPDC in BBO crystals, demonstrating Bell inequality violations (S > 2.5) with >95% state fidelity.

Performed second-harmonic generation experiments optimizing phase-matching angles (θ=29.2 ) in BBO crystals for 1064 532 nm conversion with >20% efficiency, and characterized evanescent wave coupling in single-mode waveguides (1-10 μm spacing), measuring 20-80% coupling efficiency across 1500-1600 nm wavelengths.

Analyzed all experimental data using MATLAB/Python, validating results against theoretical coupled-mode and nonlinear optics models with <5% deviation. Delhi Technological University India

Antenna Design & Analysis Workshop Dec 2020

Simulated and analyzed multiple antenna geometries in ANSYS HFSS, studying S-parameters, gain patterns (3–15 dBi), and 3D radiation characteristics across 2–18 GHz. Designed and optimized microstrip patch (2.4 GHz), pyramidal horn (10 GHz), helical (1.5 GHz axial mode), Yagi-Uda (5-element, 400 MHz), and parabolic reflector (12 GHz, 60 cm aperture) antennas for multi-band wireless communication applications, achieving >90% impedance matching (VSWR < 1.5) and validating far-field patterns against theoretical models.

National Institute of Technology Nagpur India

Reverse Car Parking Assistance System Mar 2017

Developed an ultrasonic sensor-based parking assist system using HC-SR04 sensors (2–400 cm range), an Atmega-8 microcontroller (16 MHz), and a custom-designed PCB in Eagle CAD.

Implemented distance-based zone detection algorithms (Safe: >100 cm, Caution: 50–100 cm, Critical: <50 cm) with adaptive buzzer alerts featuring frequency modulation

(1–4 kHz) for hearing-impaired users.

Programmed in embedded C with real-time sensor polling at 50 ms intervals, enhancing driver safety through proximity-based feedback with 95% detection accuracy. PCB Design & Semiconductor Processing Workshop (Makxenia) Mar 2017

Performed multilayer PCB design (2–4 layers) and programming using Eagle CAD; designed antenna feed networks and tested radiation patterns with vector network analyzers (S11 <-15 dB).

Practiced 6-inch silicon wafer handling in a Class 1000 cleanroom environment, including gowning procedures, contamination prevention protocols, wafer inspection under yellow light, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety measures with wrist straps and ionized air guns. Digital Clock Circuit Design Mar 2016

Designed and built a 12/24-hour digital clock using 7490 decade counters, 7447 BCD-to-seven-segment decoders, JK flip-flops (7476), and common-anode LED displays driven by a 555 timer IC at 1 Hz.

Implemented cascaded counter chains for seconds, minutes, and hours with reset logic and AM/PM indicator. Demonstrated proficiency in sequential logic design, clock signal distribution with buffer stages, and timing synchronization for real-time digital systems with less than 0.1% frequency drift. WORK EXPERIENCE

Measurement Engineer Intern Corning Fiber Technology Corning, NY May 2025 – Aug 2025

Developed a MATLAB-based image processing algorithm that achieves 100% accuracy in detecting multicore fiber end faces, enhancing optical alignment precision in metrology systems. Designed and implemented a nitrogen-assisted CW laser stripping system, reducing fiber coating removal time by 30% while improving process uniformity and ensuring damage-free fiber preparation for high-precision optical measurements. Research Consultant IJRDO Journal, Green Publications Haryana, India Mar 2024 – May 2024

Authored and reviewed technical research papers across optical communication, electronics, and applied physics domains for Scopus-indexed journals. Collaborated with research teams to synthesize experimental data, modeling results, and publication-ready technical figures, ensuring adherence to journal standards and technical rigor in peer-review processes.

Teaching Assistant Delhi Technological University Delhi, India Jan 2021 – May 2022

Conducted laboratory sessions for three graduate-level courses: Wireless Communication (RF circuit analysis, antenna characterization), Microprocessor & Interfacing

(8051/8086 assembly programming, peripheral integration), and Digital Electronics (combinational/sequential logic design, FPGA implementation). Supervised 60+ students in circuit design, signal testing using spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes, and microcontroller programming with hands-on hardware validation. Summer Intern Siemens Ltd. Haryana, India Jun 2017 – Jul 2017

Analyzed the Metro Interlinking Power Distribution System across multiple Gurugram metro stations, studying transformer operation, load balancing, and power flow networks. Evaluated system performance and power reliability in real-time urban transit infrastructure, gaining hands-on experience in industrial electrical distribution systems and energy management for high-capacity transportation networks. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Optical & Simulation Tools: Zemax OpticStudio, CODE V, Lumerical FDTD, Ansys HFSS, OptiSystem, CST Microwave Studio, MATLAB & Simulink, LabVIEW

Design & Hardware Tools: Eagle CAD (Autodesk), Multisim (National Instruments), Cisco Packet Tracer, Optical Power Meters, Laser Alignment Systems, and Interferometric Measurement Setups

Programming & Data Analysis: Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib), C, MATLAB scripting, Qiskit, IBM Quantum Experience, Anaconda / Jupyter Notebooks

Data & Productivity Applications: Power BI, JMP Statistical Discovery, Microsoft Excel, GitHub, and Visual Studio LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

Department Representative Stevens Institute of Technology USA Jan 2025 – Present

Representing Physics graduate students in monthly SES council meetings, proposing research funding and curriculum initiatives

Selected as a graduate orientation panelist, mentoring incoming students. Event Manager ROBOWARS, AXIS Technical Festival, VNIT Nagpur India Oct 2015 – Oct 2016

Led the flagship ROBOWARS competition featuring autonomous wireless combat robots, coordinating arena design, safety protocols, technical judges, and cross-functional teams.

City Coordinator DEXTER National Aptitude Competition, Consortium VNIT Nagpur, India, Jan 2016

Appointed Jaipur City Coordinator, managing college outreach, participant registration, examination logistics, invigilator coordination, and result compilation across multiple venues.

Content Writer Intern (Selected) Quora Delhi Technological University India Dec 2020 – Dec 2021

Selected for a competitive content writing internship at Growth Central VC to create technical and educational content for Quora's knowledge-sharing platform. Cultural & Sports Activities VNIT Nagpur India Aug 2015 – Aug 2018

Participated in flash mob choreography and stage dance performances during college festivals; competed in inter-hostel volleyball tournaments; and played recreational badminton.

PUBLICATIONS

1.D. Sisodiya, Amiratabak Bahengam, Hao Chen, and Hang Woon Lee, “Decomposition-Based QAOA for Maximum Coverage Location Problem in Satellite Constellation Design,” submitted to IEEE Access, 2026. (Under Review). 2.K. Ullah, D. Sisodiya, and A. Overvig, "Evolution of Bound and Quasi-Bound States in Detour Phase Cavities,” Department of Physics, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2025. (Manuscript under review).

3.D. Sisodiya and D. Sipal, "Long Range and Low Cost WDM OWC System Based on Hybrid Configuration of Optical Amplifiers," 2022 Second International Conference on Advances in Electrical, Computing, Communication and Sustainable Technologies (ICAECT), Bhilai, India, 2022, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ICAECT54875.2022.9807650. 4.D. Sisodiya, S. Dwivedi, and G. Kaur, "Multi-User Optical CDMA System Utilizing Fiber Bragg Grating," 2021 Emerging Trends in Industry 4.0 (ETI 4.0), Raigarh, India, 2021, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ETI4.051663.2021.9619369. 5.D. Sisodiya, S. Dwivedi, and G. Kaur, "Pol-SK based WDM-FSO Communication System for Network Enhancement," 2021 IEEE 4th International Conference on Computing, Power and Communication Technologies (GUCON), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2021, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/GUCON50781.2021.9573661. 6.Dwivedi, Shruti, Singh, Garima, Sisodia, Divya, and Kaur, Gurjit. "Design and performance analysis of WDM-FSO communication system using polarization shift keying." Journal of Optical Communications, vol. 45, no. 4, 2024, pp. 965-970. https://doi.org/10.1515/joc-2021-0141 7.Sisodiya, D., Kaur, G. (2022). FBG-Based Large-Scale WDM-PON Optical Broadcast Communication System. In: Dhawan, A., Mishra, R.A., Arya, K.V., Zamarreño, C.R.

(eds.), Advances in VLSI, Communication, and Signal Processing. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol. 911. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-***-**-****-0_16.

8.D. Sisodiya, Y. Bahuguna, Srivastava, A., & Kaur, G. (Eds.). (2022), chapter 13. Green Communication Technologies for Future Networks: An Energy-Efficient Perspective

(1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/978**********. CERTIFICATIONS Jan 2023-Jan 2024

Technical Certifications

Introduction to Embedded C Programming (Coursera), Applied Artificial Intelligence Professional Certificate with Honors (IBM), Python Programming Specialist

(Infosys), Python for Data Science and Machine Learning (Udemy). Industry Virtual Simulations (Forage Platform)

Cognizant – Artificial Intelligence Job Simulation, Accenture – Data Analytics & Visualization, Verizon – Cloud Computing Engineering, Boston Consulting Group – Data Science & Advanced Analytics.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Awarded the Provost's Master's Scholarship in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and merit

Qualified for the GATE examination and received an AICTE stipend for postgraduate studies

Cleared JEE examination (all-India level) and selected for admission to NIT Nagpur

Recipient of the INSPIRE-SHE Scholarship awarded by the Government of India for excellence in academics and research potential in secondary education

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