RIA GEORGE
Hamilton,Ontario
Summary
Motivated, curious and creative problem solver with keen sense of scientific inquiry and extensive experience in multidisciplinary research projects. Efficiency-focused analytical thinker with the ability to work within teams and carry out experimental design, project management, protocol development, data collection, analysis and effective science communications (6 publications)
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
McMaster University
06.2022 - Current
- Liaised with supervisor to review grants and manuscripts to develop potential publications.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
Doctoral Candidate
PSG College Of Technology
07.2016 - 11.2020
- Developed Flexible Nanosensor for gas-detection by collaborating with experts from both scientific and engineering backgrounds leading to 2 publications and grant funding.
- Mentored final year B.Tech students and worked as a team to carry out hardware projects.
- Gained product and market knowledge by conducting market research and analyzing large data sets and also gained expertise in communicating with diverse audiences by delivering 13 oral presentations.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Junior Research Fellow
PSG College of Technology
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Project Management and Problem solving Skills
- Responsible for laboratory start-up and management from day 1, including safety and regulatory compliance, inventory, purchases, liaised with external vendors
- Performed multidisciplinary research with domain expertise in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical & Electronics Engineering led to the development 3 innovative rehabilitation devices which were successfully installed in PSG Hospital, Coimbatore
- Teamwork and Professional Awareness
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
Associate Software Engineer
Accenture
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Underwent 3 months of professional training in software testing and became well versed with Agile, Scrum, waterfall methodologies
- Good understanding of STLC & review process, and test case documentation
- Familiarizing with automation testing and defect management
Education
PhD - Electrical Engineering
Anna University
India2020
M.Tech - Power Electronics
Amrita Viswavidyapeetham
India2015
B.Tech - Biomedical Engineering
University of Calicut
India2012
Skills
- Quantitative Research
- R, Python ,SQL Programing,
- Technical Documentation
- Nanomaterials synthesis and Characterization Techniques
- MATLAB Simulation
- COMSOL Simulation
- Digital Signal Processors
- Arduino Microcontrollers
- SEM, TEM & AFM
- Complex Lithography
Additional Information
- Patent Filed: Title – ‘SENSOR BASED REHABILITATION DEVICE’, (Application number: 201841023134, at Indian Patent Office, in June 2018)
- Qualified GATE 2012 with a score of 408 (Percentile : 94)
- Won 1st prize in National level project competition ‘TECHNOVATOR’ conducted at TKM college of Engineering, Kollam in 2012.
Activities
- Active sportsperson and was elected as the Sports secretary of the college during B.Tech
- Initiate voluntary activities and served as the college-level coordinator of National Service Scheme during B.Tech
- Member of college Badminton and throw ball teams and won prizes in athletics and games
Timeline
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
McMaster University
06.2022 - Current
Doctoral Candidate
PSG College Of Technology
07.2016 - 11.2020
Junior Research Fellow
PSG College of Technology
12.2015 - 03.2018
Associate Software Engineer
Accenture
10.2012 - 08.2013
PhD - Electrical Engineering
Anna University
M.Tech - Power Electronics
Amrita Viswavidyapeetham
B.Tech - Biomedical Engineering
University of Calicut
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