Nandini Praveen

Optical Engineer I @ Microsoft

About

Optical engineer and EM engineer with an MRes in Connected Electronics and Photonic Systems, specialising in fibre optics research, optical simulation, and electromagnetic modelling. Skilled in COMSOL, Python, MATLAB, with growing proficiency in Zemax OpticStudio through targeted training in sequential and non‑sequential design. My research background includes designing and simulating novel fibre geometries and optical systems, with a strong focus on theoretical models and experimentation. In my current role, I work on developing and refining EM models for complex sensing and imaging applications, deepening my expertise in multi-physics simulation and system optimisation. Currently advancing my optical design skills through a dedicated project in Zemax OpticStudio, while actively engaging with the optics and photonics community to explore innovative R&D opportunities.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Southampton

Industry

Research

Skill

Corporate Finance, Fibre Optic Research, GNU Octave, Jira, LaTeX, Java, Python, PSpice, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Management, Japanese Language Proficiency Test, MATLAB, COMSOL

Experience

Optical Engineer I

Microsoft

2026-2 - Present · 8 mos

Electromagnetic Sensing Engineer

UBIETY® Technologies

2023-10 - 2025-12 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Ely, England, United Kingdom

Student Volunteer

Student Community Action (Cambridge)

2022-10 - 2023-10 · 1 yr 1 mo

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Student volunteer at SCA and Abbey Foodhub

Undergraduate Student Researcher

SRM IST Chennai

2019-12 - 2022-5 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Research interests include photonics, nanophotonics and signal processing.

GRI Intern

École de technologie supérieure

2021-7 - 2021-9 · 3 mos

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Student Intern

CSIR-CEERI

2019-11 - 2019-12 · 2 mos

Chennai Area, India

Engineer Intern

SRM IST Chennai

2019-3 - 2019-5 · 3 mos

Chennai Area, India

Got an insight in circuit designing and house wiring circuits

Education

University of Cambridge

Connected Electronics and Photonic Systems

2022-9 - 2023-9 · 1 yr 1 mo

A joint programme between University of Cambridge and University College London(UCL). Relevant Modules: Wireless Communication Principle Optical Fiber Communication Broadband Communication Laboratory Broadband Technologies and Components Management of Technology THESIS: Integrating Inline Sensors for Cell Density, Composition and Temperature Monitoring to Advance Bioreactor Control