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Gilde Vanel TCHANE DJOGDOM

Jonquière,CANADA

Summary

Professional scientist with proven track record in conducting high-impact research and contributing to scientific advancements. Known for fostering collaborative environment and consistently achieving research goals. Reliable and adaptable, with expertise in experimental protocols and data interpretation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Moncton
12.2023 - Current
  • Designed effective experimental controls, ensuring robust conclusions from research studies.
  • Implemented cutting-edge technologies in the lab, staying at the forefront of scientific advancements in the field.
  • Provided constructive feedback on manuscripts submitted by peers for publication consideration or grant proposals under review process.
  • Secured grant funding for collaborative projects through persuasive proposal writing and networking efforts.
  • Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
  • Optimized laboratory processes to ensure accurate results and efficient use of resources.
  • Contributed to high-impact publications by collaborating with fellow researchers and providing critical input.
  • Mentored junior researchers, enhancing their skills and supporting their career development.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to inform experimental design and maintain awareness of current trends in the field.
  • Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Pursued independent and complementary research interests.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
  • Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
  • Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.

Robotics Intern

MITACS (Energie Positive)
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Optimized automation processes through thorough testing and debugging of robotic systems.
  • Expanded knowledge of industry trends by researching advancements in robotics technology and attending relevant conferences or workshops.
  • Designed of an automated system for dismantling Nissan Leaf batteries. The tasks include robotics planning, Modbus communication, PLC programming, battery type recognition and correction of robot positioning using an intelligent vision system.

Project Engineer

Solutum Engineering
10.2019 - 05.2020
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Oversaw resolution of project issues, maintaining project momentum and stakeholder confidence.
  • Conducted analysis and rehabilitation of the 1500T and 340T plastification unit at the STRATEX Douala factory.
  • Conducted the diagnosis of the control device (automation) and the parameterization of the ABB 550A variable speed drive.

Laboratory Intern

LESIA (Energy, Signal, Image and Automatition) Lab
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Studied various controls for high-speed systems. These included Predictive controls such as: DMC (Dynamic Matrix Control), GPC(Generalized predictive Control), QDMC (Quadratic dynamic Matrix Control), Volterra and NLQDMC (Non Linear Quadratic Dynamic Matrix Control) and implementation on an Arduino MEGA microcontroller to control a DC motor.
  • Assimilated constructive feedback from mentors to continuously improve performance throughout the internship period.
  • Collaborated with team members and stakeholders to successfully complete project work.
  • Contributed to project success through diligent collaboration with fellow interns and lab personnel.

Engineer Trainee

ENEO CAMEROON SA
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Designed an automated management system for the rescue of the SONGLOULOU hydroelectric power station
  • Draw a wiring diagram for the electrical cabinet
  • Conducted a Migration from wired logic to programmed logic has taken place.
  • Created a man-machine interface.
  • Studied corrections from senior engineers to learn and grow professionally.
  • Collaborated with engineering team to determine project specifications.
  • Assisted engineers with inspections of finished construction.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of projects by supporting technical documentation efforts and ensuring data accuracy.

Education

Ph.D. - Robotics

UQAC (Université Du Québec À Chicoutimi)
Chicoutimi, Québec
05.2024

M.D. - Computer Science, Electronics And Automation

L'école Nationale Supérieure Des Sciences Agroindustrielles De L'université De Ngaoundéré
Ngaoundéré, CAMEROUN
09.2019

M.D. - Mechatonics Engineering

Institut Universitaire Catholique Saint Jérôme De Douala
Douala, CAMEROUN
07.2017

Skills

  • Robot programming (RoboDK, UR5 programming, Link6)
  • Matlab, Python, ROS
  • PLC programming (Step7, PL7PRO, CodeSys)
  • Human-machine interface design (WINCC, TIAPORTAL SP1, UNITY PRO)
  • Study and implementation of gesture and shape recognition algorithms (Tensorflow, Keras, DTW)
  • Microcontroller programming (PIC, Arduino, Raspberry PI)
  • Instrumentation and sensors (LABVIEW)
  • Electrical design ( AUTOCAD ELECTRICAL, SEE ELECTRICAL)
  • Design of mechanical structures (SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD )
  • predictive control, haptic
  • Non linear dynamic modeling
  • trajectory optimization, task scheduling
  • Scientific writing
  • Research support
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Qualitative research
  • Machine learning
  • Research methodology
  • Research design
  • Project coordination
  • Research proposals
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Self motivation
  • Time management abilities
  • Decision-making
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Reliability
  • Continuous improvement

Teaching Experience

  • GMEC5530 - Robotics (University of Moncton) (Autumn & Winter 2024)

Position : Lecturer 

Contents : Kinematics and dynamics of manipulators, trajectory planning

  • 6GENI35 - Engineering: Methods and practice II (UQAC) (Autumn 2023 & 2021)

Position : Laboratory assistant  

Contents : approaches of conducting engineering project, Microcontroller programming, SLAM

  • 6GEI352 - Systems modelling and identification (UQAC) (Autumn 2023)

Position : Laboratory and exercise assistant  

Contents : State space modeling, PID system control

  • 6MIG841 - human-robot interaction (UQAC) (Autumn 2023)

Position : Laboratory  assistant  

Contents : Vibration characterization for the rejection of disturbances via impedance gain adaptation.

  • 6GEI435- Controlled Systems (UQAC) (Winter 2023)

Position :  Laboratory and exercise assistant 

Contents : PID regulation design, system stability analysis, bod, Nyquist diagrams

  • 6GEI608 - Artificial intelligence and pattern recognition (UQAC) (Autumn 2021)

Position :  Laboratory assistant 

Contents : programming of artificial intelligence algorithms, from the perceptron in Excell to more complete developments in Matlab

  • Performance evaluation of mechatronic systems (IUCJD Cameroon) (Winter 2020)

Position :  Lecturer

Contents : Illustration of the theory of queues and Markov chains for  complex systems analysis and introduction to ARENA and WITNESS simulation tools

  • Mechatronic systems modelling (IUCSJD Cameroon) (Winter 2019)

Position :  Lecturer

Contents : Bond graph modeling and moderna 

  • Discrete event systems (IUCSJD Cameroon) (Winter 2019)

Position :  Lecturer

Contents : Petri nets, and finite automaton modelling and analysis

Scientific contributions

  • A theoretical foundation for erroneous behavior in human-robot interaction, DJOGDOM, Gilde Vanel Tchane, MEZIANE, Ramy, OTIS, Martin J.-D., Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 12/31/24
  • Robust dynamic robot scheduling for collaborating with humans in manufacturing operations, DJOGDOM, Gilde Vanel Tchane, MEZIANE, Ramy, OTIS, Martin J.-D., Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 2024, 88, 102734
  • Dynamic time warping-based feature selection method for foot gesture cobot operation mode selection, TCHANE DJOGDOM, Gilde Vanel, OTIS, Martin J.-D., MEZIANE, Ramy, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2023, 1-21
  • Image generation for 2D-CNN using time-series signal features from foot gesture applied to select cobot operating mode, ASWAD, Fadwa El, DJOGDOM, Gilde Vanel Tchane, OTIS, Martin J.-D., Sensors, 2021, 21, 17, 5743
  • Fast constrained nonlinear model predictive control for implementation on microcontrollers, Martial Ndje, Laurent Bitjoka, Alexandre Teplaira Boum, David Jaurès Fotsa Mbogne, Lucian Buşoniu, JeanClaude Kamgang, Gilde Vanel Tchané Djogdom, IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2021, 54, 4, 19-24

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/09/96
  • Gender: Masculine
  • Nationality: Cameroun's
  • Driving License: B
  • Marital Status: common-law partner

Languages

English
Professional Working
French
Native or Bilingual

Hobbies and Interests

  • Music
  • Soccer
  • Reading Book

Certification

Leadership Management, 07/01/17

Timeline

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Moncton
12.2023 - Current

Robotics Intern

MITACS (Energie Positive)
06.2022 - 12.2022

Project Engineer

Solutum Engineering
10.2019 - 05.2020

Laboratory Intern

LESIA (Energy, Signal, Image and Automatition) Lab
01.2018 - 09.2019

Engineer Trainee

ENEO CAMEROON SA
01.2017 - 06.2017

Ph.D. - Robotics

UQAC (Université Du Québec À Chicoutimi)

M.D. - Computer Science, Electronics And Automation

L'école Nationale Supérieure Des Sciences Agroindustrielles De L'université De Ngaoundéré

M.D. - Mechatonics Engineering

Institut Universitaire Catholique Saint Jérôme De Douala
Gilde Vanel TCHANE DJOGDOM