HRL Laboratories Intern | May 2022 - Nov 2022

• Developed a Python-based beam simulation program using libraries like pymap3d and matplotlib.
• Integrated topological elevation data to map the radar beam footprint projected from the nose of an aircraft.
• Verified simulation accuracy through mini-radar experiments, transmitting signals and measuring received power with a power analyzer, ensuring reliability for radar technology research.
• Designed and conducted experiments on radar systems to explore the effects of proximity between large and small objects. Analyzed potential occlusion phenomena, where signals from the larger object may obstruct or interfere with those from the smaller object in the radar data.
• Crafted custom wires using common industry techniques like wire stripping and crimping.
• Wrote initialization scripts in C for an FPGA used in the prototype, involving a detailed analysis of the user manual to identify and configure the relevant registers for proper functionality.

NASA Glenn Research Center Intern | Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

• Developed user-friendly GUI for NASA’s Glenn-HT code, a high-performance computational fluid dynamics softwarefor simulating heat transfer in jet engine components.
• Programmed efficient code in C# for interpreting, processing, and writing simulation files.
• Utilized Visual Studio Community for implementing unit testing to ensure reliability and improve performance.
• Maintained well-organized comments to enhance code readability and adhered to version control practices.

Columbia University - Wireless and Mobile Networking Lab Research Assistant | Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

• Operated Nokia Bell Labs testing equipment to take outdoor-to-indoor 28GHz mmWave measurements, analyzing path loss at various transmitter and receiver locations.
• Work published as: M. Kohli, A. Adhikari, G. Avci, et al. ”Outdoor-to-indoor 28 GHz wireless measurements in Manhattan: Path loss, environmental effects, and 90% coverage,” IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking, 2024.

Columbia University - Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers Teaching Assistant | Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

Facilitated hands-on learning experiences for high school students enrolled in Electrical Engineering and Innovation &Design courses.

Designed and delivered an engaging Entrepreneurship elective.

Bangor Area School District IT Assistant | May 2017 - Aug 2019

Installed projectors, computers, and TVs in all classrooms, took inventory, and performed software updates.

Crayola Experience Attractions Team Assistant | May 2019 - Aug 2019

Facilitated crowds and lines during exceptionally busy summer weeks, demonstrated activity stations to guests and their children, and resolved guests’ concerns.

Nurture Nature Center CREATE Resilience Ambassador | Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

Visited affected flood areas, attended forums, interviewed and wrote about people’s experiences, and devised hazard mitigation strategies regarding local climate hazards.