Laura Polga

• Supported the optimization of a FLIM confocal microscope by investigating potential solutions to improve the speed and performance of the glavo scanning mechanism including C/C++ code modifications, control system tuning, and hardware enhancements.
• Conducted experiments to determine the control response of the system.
• Developed documentation and specifications for the system hardware and software.
• Conducted heat dissipation analysis of electronic and mechanical system elements, enabling the design and implementation of an efficient cooling system.

Graded and provided detailed feedback on the reports, essays, and exams of faculty of engineering students for an ethics and sustainability course.

Lead instrumentation & controls portion of a control panel consolidation project for a wastewater treatment plant. Worked closely with engineers from various disciplines and provided insights on P&IDs and IO lists. Exposed to SCADA and HMI programming during factory acceptance tests.

May 2021 - August 2021

Assisted electrical team with drawing/schematic reviews, database management, wire/cable calculations, client presentations, finding adequate equipment for designs, and writing electrical, instrumentation, and controls specifications.

Ran electricity & magnetism lab sessions, and helped students troubleshoot during their experiments. Taught the use of equipment like multimeters & power sources as well as basic circuit analysis. Also responsible for grading lab reports and some exams.