1. Pratikkumar Desai
1063 Morse Ave, Apt 10-303
(937)-708-1307 Sunnyvale, CA 94089
http://knoesis.wright.edu/researchers/pdesai/ desai.pratikkumar@gmail.com
PROFILE
A PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering seeking an internship that can utilize my strong research skills,
educational background and ability to work in collaborative environment.
SUMMARY
• Recent research experience in projects related to Data mining and Natural Language Processing
using Python NLTK libraries.
• Research experience in Wireless Sensor Networks, Web of Things, Indoor Localization, GPS,
Distributed Systems, Embedded Systems and Automation.
• Teaching experience in Industrial & Mobile Robotics, Digital & Analog Controls, Fuzzy Logic and
MATLAB & C Programming.
• 3 years of experience in Algorithm Development and Programming.
• Proficiency in Documentation and Software learning.
• Research Collaboration with "Kno.e.sis" Center for Semantic Web integration with Mobile platforms &
Sensor Networks.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Candidate, Engineering, 2012
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
M.S., Electrical Engineering, 2009
Wright State University, Dayton, OH
B.E., Electronics & Communication, 2006
VNSGU, Surat, India
PUBLICATIONS
‘SECURE: Semantics Empowered resCUe Environment', In: Proceedings of 4th International Workshop
on Semantic Sensor Networks 2011 (SSN11), co-located with The 10th ISWC, Bonn, Germany, pp. 110-
113, 2011.
‘Indoor Localization for GIS using Acoustic Wireless Sensor Network’, SPIE Defense, Security, and
Sensing Conference. Orlando, FL, April 2011.
‘INS Aided by an Acoustic Wireless Sensor Network and Magnetometer’, SPIE Defense, Security, and
Sensing Conference. Orlando, FL, April 2011.
‘Fusion of RSSI and TDoA Measurements from Wireless Sensor Network for Robust and Accurate Indoor
Localization’, International Technical Meeting of the Institute of Navigation. San Diego, CA, pp. 223-230.,
January 2011.
‘Bias and Speed of Sound Estimation in a Tightly Coupled Wireless Acoustic Sensor Network Aided
Inertial Navigation System’, International Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation. San Diego,
CA, pp. 643-651, January 2011.
‘Development of a Tightly Coupled Wireless Acoustic Sensor Network Aided Inertial Navigation System
for Indoor Navigation’, 23rd International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of
Navigation. Portland, OR, pp. 3398-3406, September 2010.
2. ‘Indoor localization and surveillance using wireless sensor network and Pan/Tilt camera’, Grand
Challenge ‘Signal of Opportunity’, IEEE National Aerospace and Electronics (NAECON) Conference.
Fairborn, OH, Page 1-6, July 2009.
‘System Level Approach for Surveillance Using Wireless Sensor Networks and PTZ Camera’, IEEE
National Aerospace and Electronics (NAECON) Conference. Fairborn, OH, Page 353-357, July 2008.
PRESENT RESEARCH
• Kno.e.sis Center: Fusion of Indoor/Outdoor location information with sensory data obtained from
robot platform and Semantic Web for situation awareness and event identification.
• Navigation lab: INS aided indoor location system using WSN. Integration of current indoor
location research with existing GPS technology.
• Living Lab (WSU Nursing Institute): Developed WSN based location test bed with additional
sensor fusion to assist ROHAS (Remotely Operated Health Assessment System).
• Tec^Edge/ Wright Brothers Institute: Researched and developed environment which enables
surveillance and tracking of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) in indoor/urban environment.
Location information was fused with LST software for emergency responders.
MASTERS' THESIS
Title: "Localization and Surveillance using Wireless Sensor Network and Pan/Tilt Camera"
• Developed indoor positioning test bed using Wireless Sensor Network with accuracy in
centimeters.
• Developed algorithm to track Unmanned Ground Vehicle using a pan/tilt camera from obtained
location information.
• Matlab, Java, TinyOs, nesC were used as software tools for simulation and the real-time
application.
• Proposed integration of RSSI based localization, Sensor Web and Layered Sensing Test bed
(LST).
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Wright State University, Dayton, OH August 2009 – Present
Research Assistant,
• Researching collaborative opportunities of indoor location information with various technologies such
as Semantic Web and Health care, and improving existing indoor location techniques.
Wright Edge / Wright Brothers Institute, Dayton, OH Summer 2009, Summer 2010
Project Lead
• Project Lead for the project "Living Lab" with goal of developing assisted living environment using
collaboration of various technologies such as WSN, RFID, LST, Semantic Web, etc.
• Worked as Mentor for a group of graduate students and helped towards their MS thesis.
Wright State University, Dayton, OH August 2009 – Present
Lead Teaching Assistant,
• Lead Teaching assistant for EE Department for Controls and Robotics laboratories.
SKILLS
• Programming Languages: Java, C/C++, Python with NLTK, ROS
• Research platforms: arduino, xbee, iRobot create platform, Mica2, MicaZ, Cricket motes
• Software: Eclipse, MATLAB, Opnet, LaTex, LabView, Visual Studio, Adobe Creative Studio 3, iLife
• Standards: 802.3, 802.11 a/b/g, Zigbee
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
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• 3 prize, Grand Challenge “Signal of Opportunity” at IEEE NAECON conference, 2009.
• President - Cricket Club, Wright State University.
