Jayam Patel, PhD

Experience

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  Ahmedabad Robot Club

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2013

  Research Assistant and Manager/Instructor

  Research Assistant to Dr. Ronak Shodhan (esteemed alumnus of IIT, Univ. of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Purdue University): Spearheaded the development and design of innovative projects, played a key role in research exploration and problem-solving, conducted thorough research analysis, and skillfully contributed to patent documentation and drafting.Club Manager/Instructor (Impacting 300+ Members): Creatively designed and tailored workshop content for diverse age groups, led and mentored members with enthusiasm, organized enriching workshops featuring special guest sessions, and adeptly handled the design and upkeep of the club’s website.Event Manager: Successfully orchestrated annual small to large-scale Robotic Tournaments, demonstrating exceptional skills in planning, organizing, and managing, coupled with the technical prowess in event website design and execution. Show less

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  University of Southern California

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  Pursued a Master's degree in Computer Science at the University of Southern California, focusing on advanced computing concepts, machine learning, and AI, preparing for a career at the forefront of technological innovation.Engaged in collaborative and individual research projects, honing skills in software development, data analysis, and algorithm design, contributing to a solid foundation for a future in high-tech industries. Served as a Grader for an Artificial Intelligence course at the University of Southern California, meticulously assessing and providing constructive feedback on student assignments and projects.Collaborated closely with course instructors to ensure accurate grading standards, contributing to the effective evaluation of student understanding in complex AI concepts and applications.

  • Graduate Student

    Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Grader - Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

    Jan 2014 - May 2014
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  Robotics and Intelligent Vehicles Research (RIVeR) Lab

  Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Researcher

  Worked on a gesture-based navigation technique to manipulate a smart wheelchair for the elderly and the specially-abledDesigned an indoor localization technique using April Tags as fiducial markers

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  Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  Jan 2015 - May 2021

  Actively engaged in the supervision and mentorship of graduate students, overseeing their academic and research projects while fostering an environment conducive to their professional and personal growth.Coordinated administrative and academic aspects of the student advisory process, ensuring a structured and supportive learning experience, and guiding students towards successful completion of their academic objectives.- Prajankya Sonar. "Human Swarm Interaction Interface Development". M.S. Research. (Nov. 2019 - Present)- Harrison James, Paul Mara, Vlad Stelea. "swARm Project". UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR QUALIFYING PROJECT. (Aug. 2020 - Present)- Eula Zhong, Kent Libby, Noah Van Stralen. "Diagnostic Tools for Swarm Robots". UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR QUALIFYING PROJECT. (Aug. 2019 - May 2019)- Danny Sullivan, Eric Arthur, Przemek Gardias. "Gestures for Human Swarm Interaction". UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR QUALIFYING PROJECT. (Aug. 2019 - May 2019)- Tyagaraja Ramaswamy. "Localization for Swarm Robots". GRADUATE DIRECTED RESEARCH. (Jan. 2019 - May 2020) - Christopher Dalessio. "Motion Planning for Swarm Robots". GRADUATE DIRECTED RESEARCH (Jan. 2019 - May. 2019)- Alexandra Wheeler, Erika Snow, Jerish Brown, Josiah Boucher. "Diagnostic Tools for Swarm Robots". UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR QUALIFYING PROJECT. (Aug. 2018 - May. 2019)- Yicong Xu. "Goal Based Human-Swarm Interaction for Collaborative Transport". M.S. THESIS. (Aug. 2017 - May 2018) Show less As a Teaching Assistant for the Swarm Intelligence course, conducted lab sessions and tutorials to enhance student understanding of key concepts, while also managing the grading and evaluation of assignments and exams.Provided personalized academic support and assistance to students, addressing queries and clarifying doubts, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of course material and practical applications in swarm intelligence.Swarm Intelligence, WPI INSTRUCTOR: PROF. CARLO PINCIROLIRobot Dynamics, WPI INSTRUCTOR: PROF. MAHDI AGHELIRobot Control, WPI INSTRUCTOR: PROF. MAHDI AGHELIGeneral Physics-Mechanics, WPI INSTRUCTOR: PROF. P. K. ARAVINDGeneral Physics-Electricity And Magnetism, WPI INSTRUCTOR: PROF. P. K. ARAVINDEmbedded Computing in Engineering Design, WPI INSTRUCTOR: PROF. SUSAN JARVISIntroduction to Digital Circuit Design, WPI INSTRUCTOR: PROF. XINMING HUANG Show less

  • Graduate and Undergraduate Research Co-advisor

    Aug 2017 - May 2021

  • PhD Student, Robotics Engineering

    Aug 2014 - Feb 2021

  • Course Instructor and Lecturer

    Jan 2020 - May 2020

  • Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2015 - May 2019
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  Novel Engineering of Swarm Technologies (NEST) Lab

  Aug 2016 - May 2021

  Robotics Researcher

  Built a multi-human multi-robot framework as mixed reality-based and a cloud-based interfaceInvestigated the impact of mixed-granularity of control, information transparency, inter-human communication and loss of information on human operators’ performance

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  Boarding Pass For Success

  May 2018 - now

  Robotics Career Consultant and Speaker

  Providing in-depth career guidance and research paper mentoring for engineering students and graduates, offering unique insights and expertise to over 10,000 students across 35+ institutes, fostering career clarity and strong professional development in the field of robotics.Engaging in delivering STEM career talks and participating in live webinars, sharing valuable industry knowledge from my experiences and collaborations with experts from renowned institutions like MIT, IIT, and companies like NASA JPL and Amazon, to inspire and educate the next generation of engineers and robotics professionals. Show less

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  EdCalibre Inc.

  Apr 2021 - now

  Advisory Board

  Guiding strategic decisions and development for an innovative ed-tech company focused on revolutionizing mathematics education through gamified, real-world applications, enhancing student engagement and comprehension.Playing a pivotal role in EdCalibre's mission to transform traditional math learning methods by integrating 3D simulations and inquiry-based learning, leading to a significant reduction in math anxiety and improved academic performance among school children.

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  LeddarTech

  Jul 2021 - now

  Perception/Robotics Algorithm Developer

  Specializing in AI-based sensor fusion and perception for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD), contributing to LeddarTech’s innovative solutions that enhance vehicle safety and road user quality of life by addressing critical environmental sensing challenges.Engaging in the development of LeddarVision™, a robust platform for sensor fusion and perception, supporting a wide range of sensors like cameras, radar, and LiDAR. My role involves advancing the technology that powers autonomous vehicles from Level 2 to Level 5. Show less