Experience

Work Experience

March, 2011 - Present – Research Engineer

ARCON Corporation, Waltham , MA.

  • Developed a stand-alone target tracker based on Interactive Multiple Model Extended Kalman Filter with comparable performance to Raytheon’s STARS tracker. Technologies include Statistical signal processing, Estimation theory, Kalman filtering, tracking & navigation systems.
  • Analyzed the accuracy of the integration of Relative Position Indicator (RPI) algorithm in to STARS and Common ARTS tracker systems. Quantitatively demonstrated the display and projection accuracies of RPI algorithm used in these tracker systems.
  • Developed methods to improve the linear conflict detection algorithm of STARS tracker to improve the conflict alert capabilities and safety functions of this tracker system. Worked on the design of adaptive linear conflict detection algorithm to widen the conflict alert area around an aircraft.

Research Experience

January, 2006 - December, 2010 – Research Assistant

Center for Sensor Signal and Information Processing

Washington University in Saint Louis

Advisor: Arye Nehorai, Ph.D.

  • Quantitatively analyzed the sensitivity of the multi-input multi-output radar to the modeling errors.
  • Developed methods for target detection using multi-input multi-output (MIMO) radars in the presence of phase ambiguity among the transmitting and receiving antennas.
  • Developed methods for target detection using MIMO radars in sea and/or foliage clutter.
  • Proposed adaptive power allocation schemes for MIMO radars optimizing detection performance.
  • Developed target, clutter and noise parameter estimation methods for MIMO radar processing.
  • Inspired by the coupled ears of parasitic fly Ormia ochracea, designed small-sized coupled antenna array for improved direction of arrival estimation and radiation performance.
  • Quantitatively analyzed the direction finding accuracy of the female Ormia.
  • Assisted with writing of grant proposals for Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Navy Research Laboratory (NRL), and Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA)

2004-2005 – Research Assistant

Radio Frequency (RF) Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Group

Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

Advisor: Tayfun Akin, Ph.D.

  • Participated in antenna design on HFSS for RFMEMS applications.

Teaching Experience

2008 to 2010 - Study Group Instructor

Subjects: Linear Statistical Models, Multivariate Statistical Analysis, Detection and Estimation Theory (graduate level).

Supervisor: Arye Nehorai, Ph.D. Washington University in Saint Louis

Spring 2008 – Teaching Assistant

Course name: ESE 326 Probability and Statistics for Engineering

Supervisor: Heinz Schaettler, Ph.D.

Washington University in Saint Louis

Spring 2007 – Teaching Assistant

Course name: ESE 552 Linear Dynamic Systems II (graduate level)

Supervisor: Tzyn J. Tarn, Ph.D.

Washington University in Saint Louis

Fall 2006 – Teaching Assistant

Course name: ESE 501 Mathematics of Modern Engineering I (graduate level)

Supervisor: Bijoy Ghosh, Ph.D.

Washington University in Saint Louis

Summer 2006 – Teaching Assistant

Course name: ESE 501 Mathematics of Modern Engineering I (graduate level)

Supervisor: Vladimir Kurenok, Ph.D.

Washington University in Saint Louis

Spring 2006 – Teaching Assistant

Course name: ESE 317 Engineering Mathematics

Supervisor: Norman Katz, Ph.D.

Washington University in Saint Louis

Fall 2005 – Teaching Assistant

Course name: ECE 322 Communication Electromagnetic

Supervisor: James Lin, Ph.D.

University of Illinois at Chicago

Advising Experience

Fall 2010 – Mentor for Undergraduate Research

Advisee: Chady Gemayel

Project: Acoustic Source Localization Using Mobile Platforms

Spring 2010 – Mentor for Undergraduate Research

Advisee: Evan Nixon

Project: 3D Source Localization Using Acoustic Vector-Sensor Arrays