CV

Basics

Name Akshar Chavan
Label Graduate Research Associate
Email chavan.43@osu.edu
Url https://aksharc2.github.io/
Summary Driven Doctoral Researcher with a proven track record in Computer Systems, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Energy-Aware Systems, specializing in Battery Optimization. My research focuses on developing innovative solutions for enhancing energy efficiency, resilience, and scalability. I possess a strong foundation in research and development, coupled with practical skills in system design and implementation.

Teaching

  • 2023.08 - 2023.12
    Part-time Faculty
    Wayne State University
    Teaching Computer Operating Systems an undergraduate level course.
    • Operating Systems
  • 2015.06 - 2018.05
    Lecturer
    St. John College of Engineering and Management, Palghar, Maharashtra, India
    Teaching Mechanical Engineering Courses to the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Students
    • Thermal Engineering
    • Fluid Mechanics
    • AutoCAD
    • Engineering Drawing
  • 2015.01 - 2015.05
    Visiting Lecturer
    Government Polytechnic Thane, Thane, Maharashtra, India
    Teaching Mechanical Engineering Courses to the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Students
    • Thermal Engineering
    • Engineering Drawing

Volunteer

  • 2019.02 - 2019.12

    Michigan, USA

    Member
    Cyber-Physical Analytics Lab - Wayne State University
    Worked on opportunistic maintenance scheduling of connected vehicles under the guidance of Dr. Murat Yildirim
    • Developed aunified maintenance scheduling framework for a large fleet of connected vehicles that integrate multi-vehicle routing, maintenance, and predictive analytics using real-time sensor-driven data.
    • Modeled mixed fleet dynamic vehicle routing problems (DVRP) considering uncertainties and drone delivery
    • Investigated the impact of disruptions on logistics for heterogeneous vehicle fleets.

Education

  • 2024.01 - Present

    Ohio, USA

    PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering
    The Ohio State University
    Computer Systems
    • Cyber Security
    • Reinforcement Laearning
  • 2020.08 - 2023.12

    Michigan, USA

    PhD in Computer Science
    Wayne State University
    Computer Systems
    • Machine Learning
    • Algorithms and Data Structures
    • Parallel Computing
    • Robot Operating System I and II
  • 2018.08 - 2020.05

    Michigan, USA

    Masters in Industrial Engineering
    Wayne State University
    Deterministic Optimization
    • Applied Statistics
    • Deterministic Optimization
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Engg. Risk and Decision Analysis
  • 2011.10 - 2014.06

    Maharashtra, India

    Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
    Mumbai University
    Mechanical Engineering
    • Fluid Mechanics
    • Automobile Engineering
    • Thermodynamics
    • Thermal Engineering
    • Operations Research
    • Heat and Mass Transfer
    • Industrial Electronics

Awards

  • 2023.04.24
    Thomas C. Rumble University Graduate Fellowship
    Wayne State University
    The Thomas Rumble Fellowship supports Ph.D. students by providing financial aid and research assistantships, aimed at optimizing their performance and establishing clear outcomes at each training stage.

Achievements

  • 2018.04.30
    First Place at Formula Kart Design Challenge (FKDC)
    The Fraternity of Mechanical and Automotive Engineers (FMAE)
    FMAE is a prestigious professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the fields of mechanical engineering and automotive technology. FMAE brings together a diverse community of engineers, researchers, academics, and industry professionals who are passionate about advancing the knowledge and practice of mechanical and automotive engineering.
    • First Place: Overall, Business Plan, Skidpad, Autocross, Endurance & Fuel Economy
    • Second Place: Design & CAE
  • 2017.04.30
    Third Place at Formula Kart Design Challenge (FKDC)
    The Fraternity of Mechanical and Automotive Engineers (FMAE)
    FMAE is a prestigious professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the fields of mechanical engineering and automotive technology. FMAE brings together a diverse community of engineers, researchers, academics, and industry professionals who are passionate about advancing the knowledge and practice of mechanical and automotive engineering.
    • First Place: Endurance & Fuel Economy
    • Second Place: Skidpad
    • Third Place: Overall

Certificates

IBM Data Science Specialization
Coursera 2019-06-01

Publications

Skills

Programming Languages: Python (4+ years), C (2+ years), C++ (2+ years)
Robotics and Embedded Systems: Robot Operating System (ROS) (Proficient in developing ROS nodes and packages,experience with Gazebo simulation), Arduino (Experience with microcontroller programming and sensor integration), Mobile Robotics (Experience with control algorithms and sensor integration for wheeled robots)
Machine Learning: Keras, TensorFlow, Reinforcement Learning
Data Analysis and Visualization: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Plotly
Version Control: Git, GitHub
Shell Scripting: Bash scripting, Linux terminal commands
High-Performance Computing: Parallel computing (MPI, OpenMP), Job scheduling (Slurm)

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi
Native Speaker

Interests

Energy Aware Systems
Robotics
Autonomous Systems
Edge Computing
IoT
Scheduling
Graph Algorithms
Graph compression
Parallel Computing

Projects