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CV: Research Assistant
Date Submitted: Last Modified: Current job: Employment Term: Job location: Date available: Industry: KeywordsQUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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Overview |
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3 years’ experience in data science researching spacecraft Earth-observation instrument data Individual developer of an open-sourced data analytics platform for GRACE gravity space missions Expertise in applied geometry, space-systems, and digital signal processing |
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Expertise in MATLAB for scientific computing and parallel processing Proficient in Python; working knowledge of Bash/Unix to automate workflows in data aggregation Proficient in Generic Mapping Toolkit (bash) and Surfer for geospatial data visualization Experience with high-level C++ (i.e., functional programming) on flight hardware Level-2 certified in Systems Tool Kit; experience integrating with scripting languages |
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EDUCATION
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Master of Science | Earth and Space Science |
May 2023 |
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York University |
Toronto, ON |
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Thesis: “GRACE and GRACE-FO Gravity Gradiometry” Research Group: “Space Geodesy Laboratory”; Supervisor: Dr Spiros Pagiatakis |
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Bachelor of Engineering with Honours | Space Engineering |
May 2021 |
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York University |
Toronto, ON |
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Capstone: “Canard Flight Stabilization System For Launch Vehicle” |
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RESEARCH EMPLOYMENT
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Research Assistant (MSc.) |
2021 | May - Ongoing |
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Space Geodesy Laboratory |
MATLAB, Python, GMT, Bash, Surfer, STK |
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Developing novel method for data fusion of GRACE data to extract new geophysical measurement Results show expected signatures in Himalayan, Indonesian areas for 15+ years of yearly solutions Expertise in mapping; effect of gridding procedures, filtering, and visualization methods Scrutinizing spacecraft design, flight-logs, theory against data to inform automated outlier detection Assisting PhD in software and consultation in “Space-borne Accelerometer Calibration using GPS”
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Gravity Space Mission Data Processing Intern (B.Eng.) |
2020 - 2021 | May - May |
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Space Geodesy Laboratory |
MATLAB, Bash |
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Conducted research in space-storm impact on space-borne accelerometer by cross wavelet analysis Differentiated instrument response to EM energy in time-frequency in storm against quiet-days Responsible to PhD student for data collection, assembly, pre-processing, and consultation |
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Manuscripts in Preparation and Conference Presentation |
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Nikeet Pandit, Dr Spiros Pagiatakis “On Development of GRACE Gradiometry: A New Geophysical Measurement from a Launched Space-System”. Scientific Journal. 2023 Nikeet Pandit “GRACE and GRACE-FO Gravity Gradiometry”. Thesis. York University, 2023 Lassonde Undergraduate Research Conference 2020, York University, Toronto. Poster Presentation “Geomagnetic Storm Influence on Swarm Space Mission” |
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TECHNICAL PROJECTS
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Least-Squares and Fourier Wavelets: Theory and Application | A+ |
2022 | Jan - May |
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Signals, Systems, and Applied Time Series Analysis Directed Reading |
MATLAB |
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Expertise in wavelets for feature recognition and data-denoising Developed software for 2D multi-resolution analysis in wavelets |
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Extended Kalman Filter Algorithm Development | A- |
2021 | Sep - Dec |
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Advanced Optimal Estimators Theory and Application Graduate Project |
MATLAB, Python |
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Developed EKF software for forward and backward spacecraft orbit estimation |
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Lossy Compression Algorithm Development | A+ |
2021 | Sep - Dec |
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Harmonic Analysis and Image Processing Graduate Project |
MATLAB |
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Developed algorithms for image compression and enhancement with FFT; SVD; DWT; DCT |
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Canard Flight Stabilization System for Launch Vehicle | A+ |
2020 - 2021 | Sep - May |
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Engineering Capstone, Software Lead |
C++ |
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Validated embedded system in lab to TRL4; launched on supersonic rocket in 2022 Worked on system modelling for in-flight prediction; LV orientation and peak altitude control Programmed microcontroller (32-bit) to actuate servos (TTL serial), interface sensors
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Satellite Tracking Software | A+ |
2021 | Jan - May |
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Space Hardware Undergraduate Course |
Python |
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Collaboratively developed software which controlled 46m dish and tracked GPS satellites |
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Spacecraft Hardware Laboratory Work | A |
2020 - 2021 | Sep - May |
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Space Hardware Undergraduate Course |
In-Person |
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Guided antenna, using STK and LabVIEW, to pick up signal of astronomical radio source Used I2C and SPI interfaces; worked LabVIEW to dashboard data from accelerometer chips Lab experience with spectrum/network analyzers; oscilloscopes; function generators; circuitry Learned FPGA basics and used VHDL to modify sample code on hardware |
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Thermal Design of Spacecraft | 98% on Final Project |
2020 | Sep - Dec |
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Heat Transfer Undergraduate Course |
NX Space Systems Thermal, STK |
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Characterized heat flow of satellite in full-sun low-earth orbit; determined radiator sizing |
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Vibration Testing for Launch | 99% on Final Project |
2019 | Jan - May |
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Materials for Space Applications Undergraduate Course |
NX Nastran for Validation |
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Performed vibration testing in accordance with ATSM standards to qualify PCB for launch |
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TEACHING & INTERESTS
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Teaching Assistant Appointments |
2021 - 2023 | May - May |
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York University |
Toronto, ON |
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Facilitated 5 labs in physics, sciences; grader for 5 courses in physics, sciences, engineering ethics |
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Interests and Languages |
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Bouldering; boxing; golf; table-tennis; machine learning/AI; Bob’s Burgers; Intermediate French |
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