From: nitin@waikato.ac.nz
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.resumes
Subject: PhD(Eng)+postdoc(Comp.Sci) looking for job
Date: 13 Dec 92 19:44:40 +1300
Reply-To: IN%"nitin@waikato.ac.nz"
Organization: University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand


	Sub: Research or teaching position in robotics/electronics/
	     computer science area

	Dear Sir

	I am interested in working in a research/academic institutions
	as a researcher or lecturer in the above mentioned areas. Following 	
	is a brief description of my qualifications and experience.

	After obtaining my Ph D in Mechanical Engineering with specialization
	in robotics (University of Canterbury, New Zealand, Oct 1990), I am
	working as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Computer
	Science (University of Waikato, New Zealand). During this time I have 
	been working on the development of a robotics laboratory in the 
	parallel processing group. The work involved: 1. Development of a 
	workcell consisting of a SCARA robot and assembly tools. 2. Design 
	and construction of a transputer based distributed controller for 
	the SCARA robot.

	I am  proficient in programming languages: C(2 years),Turbo Pascal
	(3 years) and parallel C (2 years, for the transputers) plus 
	working knowledge of assembly language. Proficient developing 
	environments: DOS, UNIX and Windows. I am also familiar with other 
	software development tools such as OPENWINDOWS, SUNVIEW, MSWINDOWS, 
	PALASM AND SPSSX. 

	Because of professional and academic experience in Engineering and
	Computer Science, I am able to teach and conduct research in various
	interdisciplinary subjects such as: Digital signal processing, 
	Robotics, Vision systems and Real time processing.
		
	Following is my complete resume for your reference.

	Dr Nitin Afzulpurkar
	Department of Computer Science
	University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
	email: IN%"nitin@waikato.ac.nz" Fax : +64 7 8384155
	
	

				RESUME


	PERSONAL DATA
	-------------

	NAME		: AFZULPURKAR NITIN VASANT
	DATE OF BIRTH	: 27 /9/ 1959
	AGE		: 33 YEARS
	SEX		: MALE
 	MARITAL STATUS	: MARRIED
	ADDRESS		: 127-C, KNIGHTON ROAD, HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND
	TELEPHONE	: OFFICE : +64  7  8562889 EXTN. 8189
			: HOME   : +64  7  8565241
	FAX		: +64  7  8384155 e-mail:IN%"nitin@waikato.ac.nz"

	STATUS		: PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN NEW ZEALAND

	ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
	-----------------------

	* DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING), OCTOBER, 1990, 
	  UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND.
	
	   TITLE OF THE THESIS
		
  	     KINEMATICS, DESIGN, PROGRAMMING AND CONTROL OF A ROBOTIC PLATFORM 
	     FOR SATELLITE TRACKING AND OTHER APPLICATIONS 

	* B.E., GRADUATED WITH FIRST CLASS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 1981,
	  UNIVERSITY OF POONA, INDIA

	SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS
	----------------------

	1. NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP			  1975
	2. OPEN MERIT SCHOLARSHIP			  1977
	3. ABHYANKAR RESEARCH FOUNDATION AWARD		  1986
	4. MERCER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP			  1988
	5. NZEI BEST PAPER award				  1989
	6. ROYAL SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND TRAVELLING AWARD  1989

	PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
	-----------------------

	POST DOCTORAL FELLOW	UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO	OCT 1990-
				NEW ZEALAND             CURRENT 
	LABORATORY TUTOR	UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY1987-1990
  	(PART TIME)		NEW ZEALAND
	DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER	CONSOLIDATED PNEUMATIC	AUG.1983-
				TOOL CO., INDIA		MARCH 1986
	ASST. DESIGN ENGINEER	CROMPTON GREAVES, INDIA	MAY 1981-
							MARCH 1983

	CURRENT POSITION
	----------------

	Currently I am working as a Post Doctoral Fellow, Parallel
	processing group, in the Department of Computer Science, 
	University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

	PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
	------------------------

	Member 		Institute of Engineers, Australia
	Member		World occam and Transputer User Group
	Member		Real Time control Transputer Applications 
			Community club, U.K.
							

	JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
	--------------------

	POST DOCTORAL FELLOW: Research experience
	-----------------------------------------

	As a Post Doctoral Fellow, I have been working on the development
	of a robotics laboratory in the parallel processing group. The work
	involved: 1. Development of a workcell consisting of a SCARA robot,
	conveyors, gauges and storage containers. 2. Design and construction 
	of a transputer based distributed controller for the SCARA robot.
	The project is aimed at investigating the speed ups obtained by 
	implementation of the various parallel motion and control algorithms
	using a transputer network. I am working on the development of 
	parallel algorithms, scheduling, load balancing and partitioning,
	topology selection and performance evaluation. A prototype controller
	has been built and is being used for developing distributed control
	algorithms for the SCARA robot. The platforms used are IBM 386 and
	SUN workstations with a network of 34 INMOS transputers. My other 
	experiences cover familiarity with tools like Simfactory used for
	simulating, designing, and analyzing plant layouts, material flows
	and equipment selection.

	I am currently supervising two students for their final(honors)
	projects.

	I have participated actively in other departmental activities such
	as arranging the demonstrations for School Day, seminars and 
	conference (NZTUG '91). I have effective communication skills
	developed by presentation of research papers at conferences and
	seminars. I have also delivered guest lectures during my Fellowship
	tenure.
	 

	
	LABORATORY TUTOR: Teaching experience
	-------------------------------------

	Responsible for laboratory demonstration, tutoring and marking
	in the following subjects:

	* Instrumentation and control:lab demonstration for third year 
	  Engineering students.
	* Computer Studies:Tutoring first year Engineering students
	  on computer basics using networked PCs.
	* Fluid Dynamics:lab demonstration and report marking for second
	  year Engineering students.


	ENGINEER IN THE INDUSTRY: Industrial experience
	----------------------------------------------

	Because of my work as a professional engineer, I am experienced in 
	developing fabrication and machining drawings to the required 
	specifications, familiar with the operation of CNC machinery and
	supervision of the draughting staff. I also have experience in 
	vendor development, tendering for the Government agencies and liaising
	with overseas collaborators. I was also responsible for implementation 
	of cost reduction programs through product design changes and process
	modifications.

		
	COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
	-------------------

	For the past six years I am associated with software development
	work on  various platforms such as IBM 386 and 486(DOS), SUN 
	workstations (Unix), MICROVAX II (VMS). During this time I have 
	acquired good knowledge of standalone and networked workstation 
	and desktop computer systems. Proficient in programming languages: 
	C(2 years),Turbo Pascal(3 years) and parallel C (2 years, for the 
	transputers) plus working knowledge of assembly language. Proficient
	developing environments: DOS, UNIX and Windows. I am also familiar 
	with other software development tools such as OPENWINDOWS, SUNVIEW,
	MSWINDOWS (graphical user interfaces), PALASM, SPSSX(statistical
	package). 
	
	I have good experience in real-time digital electronics, from PCB 
	design to PAL programmimg, especially in the Mechatronics type 
	projects. I have hands on experience in designing and building 
	hardware for digital interfacing, microprocessor based  control 
	systems and transputer based boards. 

	RESEARCH INTERESTS
	------------------

	Real-time robot control using multiple processors
	Machine vision and Image processing
	Parallel and Distributed computing
	Mechatronics
		
	REFERENCES
	----------
	
	References will be furnished on request.




			LIST OF PUBLICATIONS



	1. Dunlop G.R., Afzulpurkar, N.V., "Six degree of freedom 
	   parallel link  manipulator: geometrical  and  design 
	   considerations", IMC conf. 1988, Christchurch.

	2. Afzulpurkar, N.V., Dunlop, G.R., Ma Li, Johnson, G.R. "Design 
	   of a	 Parallel Robot", NELCON conf. 1988, Christchurch.

	3. Afzulpurkar, N.V., Dunlop, G.R. "Application of parallel link 
	   mechanism for satellite tracking system", NELCON conf. 1989, 
	   Wellington, NZ.
	   (This paper was given the best paper of the conference award)

	4. Afzulpurkar, N.V., Dunlop, G.R.  "A novel antenna mount for 
	   orbital satellite tracking and marine communications", Fifth 
	   National Space Engineering Symposium, 1989, Canberra, Australia.

	5. Dunlop, G. R., Johnson, G.R., Afzulpurkar, N.V. "Joint design 
	   for extended range Stewart platform applications", Eighth world 
	   congress on the theory of machines and mechanisms, August, 1991, 
	   Prague, Czechoslovokia.

	6. Afzulpurkar, N.V., Graham, I., Dunlop, G.R., "Kinematic analysis 
	   of a closed link robotic mechanism using a transputer network", 
	   Australian transputer and occam user group conference, September, 
	   1991, Canberra, Australia.

	7. Afzulpurkar, N.V., "Research projects in robotics area", Short 
	   paper, New Zealand transputer and occam user group conference,
	   October, 1991, Hamilton, New Zealand.


	8. Afzulpurkar, N.V., Graham, I.D., Niederberger, K.," A transputer
	   based controller for distributed control of a SCARA robot"; Proc
	   2nd International conference on automation, robotics and machine
	   vision, September, 1992, Singapore.

	9. Dunlop,G.R., Ellis, P. J., Afzulpurkar, N.V.," The satellite
	   keyhole tracking problem: a parallel mechanism mount solution"
	   Submitted for review to " Journal of Systems and control
	   engineering" a journal published by I.Mech.E., UK.


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