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Chitkara University M.E. in Mechanical Engineering graduate (9.49 CGPA, Graduated Award of Academic Excellence) with 3+ years of experience assisting and overseeing research projects mainly involving development of vision-based static robot manipulator and vision-based algorithms.
Area of Interest
Artificial Intelligence (Machine Vision, Robotics, Machine Learning)
Additive Manufacturing
Education
DOCTORATE OF PHILOSOPHY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
August 202O – December, 2021 (Dropped)
Project | AgriBot: Agriculture Inspection Robot - Design and Control
Candidate of IITB-Monash Research Academy. (DBT Sponsored)
Joint PhD candidate of Monash University, Australia and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Scored CPI – 8.13/10
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab
2017 – 2020
Thesis Topic | A Cognitive Framework on Object Recognition and Localization for Robotic Vision.
Under the Supervision | Dr. Vijay Kumar Jadon | vijay.jadon@chitkara.edu.in
Scored CGPA – 9.49/10
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab
2012 – 2016
Scored CGPA – 7.97/10
SENIOR SECONDARY (XII) | A.S. Modern Senior Secondary School, Khanna, Punjab
2011 – 2012
Scored Marks Percentage – 78.8%
SECONDARY SCHOOL (X) | A.S. Modern Senior Secondary School, Khanna, Punjab
2009-2010
Scored CGPA – 7.8/10
Experience
Academic Specialist-Mathematics | Think and Learn Private Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. (BYJU's)
01.2022 – 04.2023
Department: Student Experience
Responsible for conducting online video classes as well as creating positive learning environment for students in grade 4-10 on Neo Paid platform.
Assisting students to strengthen their understanding of the concepts of Mathematics subject.
Research Scholar | IITB-Monash Research Academy, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
08.2020 – 11.2021
During this period, I worked on the project "AgriBot: Agriculture Inspection Robot –design and control".
Teaching Assistant | Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, India
07.2017 – 05.2020
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Graded Assignments for one year, approximately 500 assignments graded.
Assisted students in prototype development, which involves working on technologies like laser cutting, 3D printing, and various application software.
Co-teacher for Reverse Engineering (3D Scanning) course run in collaboration with Rasco Automotive Systems Private Limited.
Taught 3 lab subjects that are: Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, and Machine Vision.
Provided feedback and guidance to 50+ students.
Key achievement: With an aim to convey the better learning for —phobic— programming modules, the all-new approach is framed for engineering students other than CS and IT. The approach is further shared with community by publishing the books through Amazon Kindle platform.
Trainee | Ashirvad Pipes Private Limited, Bangalore
07.2015 – 12.2015
Trainee | Eastman Cast & Forge Limited, Ludhiana
06.2014 – 07.2014
Publications
Batra, Varun, and Vijay Kumar. “Development of Stereolithography Slicing Algorithm for Additive Manufacturing Technology.” AIP Conference Proceedings, vol 2357, 2022. AIP Publishing, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0080563.
Batra, Varun, and Vijay Kumar. “Real-Time Object Detection and Localization for Vision-Based Robot Manipulator.” SN Computer Science, vol. 2, no. 3, 2021, doi:10.1007/s42979-021-00561-4.
Batra, Varun, and Vijay Kumar. “Developments in Three-Dimensional Scanning Techniques and Scanners.” Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, 2020, pp. 59–88, doi:10.1007/978-981-15-8304-9_5.
Batra, Varun, et al. “A Cognitive Framework on Object Recognition and Localization for Robotic Vision.” 2020 Indo – Taiwan 2nd International Conference on Computing, Analytics and Networks (Indo-Taiwan ICAN), 2020. Crossref, doi:10.1109/indo-taiwanican48429.2020.9181333.
Batra, Varun, and V. K. Jadon. Learn In Lab Series: Image Processing (Part-I). Independently published, 2020.
Batra, Varun, and V. K. Jadon. Learn In Lab Series: C-Programming (with Source Code). Independently published, 2020.
Patents
Utility
Servo Calibration Device | July, 2020
Patent File Number – 202011028058 | Patent File Date – 01/07/2020
Assembly to Facilitate Hands Free Operation of Dispensers | July, 2020
Patent File Number – 202011029055 | Patent File Date – 08/07/2020
Design
Sanitizer Dispenser for Handsfree Operation | June, 2020
Patent File Number – 330224-001 | Patent File Date – 19/06/2020
Projects and Training Undertaken
12 Week Online Course on Problem Solving Through Programming in C
The course involves the implementation of C language for problem solving approach at NPTEL.
6 Months training at Ashirvad Pipes Private Limited, Bangalore
The training involved the knowledge of Plastic Piping System.
6 Weeks training at Eastman Cast & Forge Limited, Ludhiana
The training involved the learning of the spanner production and learns the use of various machines.
The various activities performed at the time of training:
Product Study: This activity is based on the study of the various processes involved in the production of different types of spanners.
To Reduce the Lead Time in the Forge Shop: This activity is based on the methods to reduce the lead time for the increase in production.
Standard Room Facilities & Activities: This activity is based on the various activities and use of various machines for the quality check.
Process Audit: This activity is based on the auditing of the various shops in the industry.
To Make Process Flow Diagrams: This activity is based on making flow diagrams of different types of spanners. The framed document was adapted by the company as standard document.
Portable Waste Water Removal System
The project is based on removal of stagnant water from the roadside and collects it into the container.
Wind Driven Mobile Charging of an Automobile Battery
This project is based on the charging of a 12V battery with the help of wind energy.
Equipment’s Used: Alternator and 12V Battery.
Manufacturing Practices in University Campus during One Month Training
This training is based on the manufacturing of the study tables and the book stand.
Honors and Awards
Member Mahindra BAJA SAEINDIA 2020
The Overall Incharge for Judges Meet and Press Meet in event.
Delivered an Expert Talk during FDP on Modelling & Simulation of Drones
Topic of Talk: Machine Vision.
Resource Person at STEAM School
The 3 day workshop on Make your first toy (Prototype).
Workshop Organized on Production Improvement in R.M Exports, Jalandhar.
Got first position in the workshop for providing better solutions to increase the production.
Technical and Professional Skills
AutoCAD-2015 (2D)
Catia V5R20 (3D)
C Language
Scilab
Python 3
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Skills
Team Work
Adaptable
Tactful
Detail Oriented
Analytical
Dedicated
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