Coursework
Seventy-nine graded courses across four degrees, 2006 to 2020. I’ve forgotten most of them, but a few were genuinely useful and I’ve listed those first. The full transcript is below if anyone wants it.
Courses I still think about
PHY 503Methods of Mathematical Physics
MS in Physics
PHY 521Quantum Mechanics I
MS in Physics
PHY 500Analytical Mechanics
MS in Physics
PHY 518Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics
MS in Physics
PHY 657Physical Optics & Interferometry
MS in Physics
Engineering Maths - I
B.Eng in Electronics and Communication
Engineering Physics
B.Eng in Electronics and Communication
Engineering Maths - II
B.Eng in Electronics and Communication
Computer Concepts & C Programming
B.Eng in Electronics and Communication
Computer Programming Lab
B.Eng in Electronics and Communication
Engineering Mathematics - III
B.Eng in Electronics and Communication
Engineering Mathematics - IV
B.Eng in Electronics and Communication
Signals & Systems
B.Eng in Electronics and Communication
Antennas and Propagation
B.Eng in Electronics and Communication
Satellite Communications
B.Eng in Electronics and Communication
Optical Fiber Communication
B.Eng in Electronics and Communication
Image Processing
B.Eng in Electronics and Communication
The complete record
PhD in Engineering Sciences University of Louvain (UCLouvain)
European Ph.D. program - Research-focused with no formal coursework requirement
No formal coursework.
MS in Physics Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, USA · 4.0/4.0
Graduate coursework focused on optics, quantum mechanics, and computational physics. This program shaped my transition toward advanced simulation and applied research.
| Code | Course | Cr. | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
PHY 503 | Methods of Mathematical Physics ◆ | 3 | A |
PHY 521 | Quantum Mechanics I ◆ | 3 | A |
PHY 500 | Analytical Mechanics ◆ | 3 | A |
PHY 518 | Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics ◆ | 3 | A |
PHY 671 | Laser Physics | 4 | A |
PHY 649 | Geometrical Optics | 3 | A |
PHY 657 | Physical Optics & Interferometry ◆ | 4 | A |
PHY 692 | Nanophotonics | 3 | A |
MS in Electrical Engineering University of Alabama in Huntsville · 3.9/4.0
I selected all these courses based on my interests - they represent my passion areas in electrical engineering
| Code | Course | Cr. | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
EE 500 | Random Signals & Noise | 3 | A |
EE 527 | Electromagnetic Waves | 3 | A |
EE 629 | Analytical & Computational Methods in Electromagnetic Engineering I | 3 | A |
EE 609 | Electromagnetic Field Theory | 3 | A |
EE 710 | Special Topics: Numerical Methods in Electromagnetics | 3 | A |
EE 725 | Advanced Radar Technique | 3 | A |
EE 610 | Special Topics: Computational Electromagnetics | 3 | A |
EE 699 | Master's Thesis | 3 | S |
MA 685 | Stochastic Processes / Applied I | 3 | B- |
PH 636 | Introduction to Space Plasma Physics | 3 | A |
B.Eng in Electronics and Communication Visvesvaraya Technological University · First Class with Distinction
Semester I
| Course | Marks |
|---|---|
| Engineering Maths - I ◆ | 105/125 |
| Engineering Physics ◆ | 81/125 |
| Elements of Civil Engg. & Engg. Mechanics | 72/125 |
| Elements of Mechanical Engineering | 89/125 |
| Basic Electrical Engineering | 91/125 |
| Workshop Practice | 60/75 |
| Engineering Physics Lab | 50/75 |
| Constitution of India & Professional Ethics | 55/75 |
Semester II
| Course | Marks |
|---|---|
| Engineering Maths - II ◆ | 106/125 |
| Engineering Chemistry | 90/125 |
| Computer Concepts & C Programming ◆ | 85/125 |
| Computer Aided Engineering Drawing | 116/125 |
| Basic Electronics | 83/125 |
| Computer Programming Lab ◆ | 57/75 |
| Engineering Chemistry Lab | 49/75 |
| Environmental Studies | 49/75 |
Semester III
| Course | Marks |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics - III ◆ | 106/125 |
| Analog Electronic Circuits | 64/125 |
| Logic Design | 82/125 |
| Network Analysis | 89/125 |
| Electronic Instrumentation | 84/125 |
| Field Theory | 68/125 |
| Analog Electronics Lab | 42/75 |
| Logic Design Lab | 45/75 |
Semester IV
| Course | Marks |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics - IV ◆ | 106/125 |
| Microcontrollers | 96/125 |
| Control Systems | 94/125 |
| Signals & Systems ◆ | 105/125 |
| Fundamentals of HDL | 81/125 |
| Linear ICs & Applications | 100/125 |
| Microcontrollers Lab | 51/75 |
| HDL Lab | 54/75 |
Semester V
| Course | Marks |
|---|---|
| Management & Entrepreneurship | 83/125 |
| Digital Signal Processing | 86/125 |
| Analog Communication | 86/125 |
| Microwaves and Radar | 94/125 |
| Digital Switching Systems | 90/125 |
| Fundamentals of CMOS VLSI | 109/125 |
| DSP Lab | 54/75 |
| Analog Communication Lab + LIC Lab | 70/75 |
Semester VI
| Course | Marks |
|---|---|
| Digital Communication | 88/125 |
| Microprocessors | 77/125 |
| Analog and Mixed Mode VLSI Design | 84/125 |
| Antennas and Propagation ◆ | 99/125 |
| Information Theory and Coding | 107/125 |
| Satellite Communications ◆ | 95/125 |
| Advanced Communication Lab | 64/75 |
| Microprocessors Lab | 61/75 |
Semester VII
| Course | Marks |
|---|---|
| Computer Communication Networks | 66/125 |
| Optical Fiber Communication ◆ | 85/125 |
| Power Electronics | 98/125 |
| DSP Algorithms & Architecture | 85/125 |
| Image Processing ◆ | 91/125 |
| H R Management | 98/125 |
| VLSI Lab | 50/75 |
| Power Electronics Lab | 59/75 |
Semester VIII
| Course | Marks |
|---|---|
| Wireless Communication | 69/125 |
| Embedded System Design | 62/125 |
| Network Security | 69/125 |
| Project Work | 100/100 |
| Seminar | 40/50 |
Technical inventory, c. 2024
The skills list from the old CV, kept as a record of how the work was described at the time. It is here rather than on the front page because a list of tools is no longer a useful description of what anyone does.
Programming & Development
Python (NumPy, Pandas), C++, FORTRAN, MATLAB, PyQt (GUI), JavaScript (Vue.js), HTML/CSS, Hugo
Machine Learning & Data Science
Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Random Forest, LSTM, SVM, Time-series analysis, Anomaly detection, Cross-correlation
Data Engineering & Visualization
Data pipelines, Plotly, Chart.js, Leaflet, Vue.js dashboards, Interactive visualization, Data cleaning & ETL
Remote Sensing & Instrumentation
SAR backscatter analysis, LAI estimation, Satellite remote sensing, Electrical resistivity (ERT), TDR/Tensiometers, AFM
Modeling & Simulation
Finite Element Modeling (FEM), Model coupling / loose coupling, Digital Twins, Agro-ecosystem models (AgroC, CPlantBox), Numerical methods
High-Performance & Production Systems
HPC clusters, MPI, OpenMP, Docker, CI/CD, Git (version control), Containerized workflows
Software Engineering & APIs
WebSockets, API integration, Automation scripts, Testing & reproducibility, Documentation (Hugo)
Computer Vision & Image Analysis
OpenCV, LAI from imagery (prototype workflows), image preprocessing, feature extraction
Science Communication & Tools
Technical writing, Data storytelling, Video editing (Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve), 2D animation (Pencil2D), Teaching & workshop delivery
Recognitions of the period
Kaggle Master
- Rank: 649 of 322,985
- 10 Silver Medals
- 10 Bronze Medals
MATLAB Excellence
- Rank: 164 of 19,325
- 70,339 Downloads
- 4.40 Rating
Fellowships & Grants
- FNRS Fellowship (2016-2020)
- NSF Fellowship (2011-2012)
- DFG Grant TVL-E13 (2015-2016)
- NASA Funded Project (2011-2012)
See also Deprecated, where these sit in context.