Riya Shah

- Designed and deployed ROS2 C++ and Python nodes for real-time computer vision and sensor fusion, integrating depth cameras and IMU data to improve obstacle detection and floor segmentation. - Designed and iteratively built Fusion 360 enclosures (CPU module and hand unit) for 3D-printing

- Developed a fully functional interactive user interface for one AMR that can be deployed on a hand-held touchscreen device. - Working alongside the research team at the Manufacturing Futures Insitute at Mill-19 on the development of the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) part of The Assembly Disassembly Testbed - Developing and honing skills in python programming and ROS2

- Taught children aged 3-14 the fundamentals of Mathematics and English Language Arts. - Worked alongside fellow peers to perform various administrative tasks

Project title: How Often Do Quasar Masquerade as RR Lyrae Candidates in Time Domain Photometric Surveys - Developed Python code to analyze and compare spectroscopic data from distant variable stars called RR Lyrae to data from Quasars. - Honed my logical and critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills and learned more about our galaxy and those surrounding us. Improved computer programming and data analysis skills

- Worked alongside the founders of the company to improve business by helping manufacture and package products in a factory. Tested prototypes and conducted market research using online resources. - Refined collaborative, business, and leadership skills

Project title: Kinematical, Chemical, and Physical Properties of the ionized gas disks of Andromeda and Triangulum - Developed Python programs and improved existing software to analyze spectroscopic data from the DEIMOS spectrograph on the Keck II telescope. - Learned the fundamentals of how to conduct research, enhanced my skills in analytical Python programming, and learned how to collaborate and communicate with a globally diverse team