FPGA-Based Control for Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)
Developed a precision control system using FPGA to manage nanoscale actuation in AFM instrumentation.
View ProjectHi, I'm Apoorv Kulkarni
Electrical Engineer & Product Developer
Specializing in PCB design, product management, and IoT solutions. Currently pursuing my Master's at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
About Me
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I am a graduate student at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology specializing in embedded systems, low-power electronics, and hardware development. Skilled in PCB design, FPGA programming, IoT architecture, and product management, I deliver practical and innovative engineering solutions. I thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous learning to drive technology forward.
Technical Skills
Embedded Systems
Arduino, STM32, ESP32, UART, SPI, I2C
Simulations & Analysis
MATLAB, Simulink, Multisim, LTSpice, Proteus
Product & Project Management
Product Strategy, Agile, User Research, PM Tools
Design Tools
Fusion 360, AutoCAD, Cadence, OptiSystem
PCB Tools
EAGLE, KiCAD, Altium
Other Tools
MS Office, Git, LaTeX
Experience
My professional journey
08/2022 – Present
Research Assistant
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- Working on multiple projects including thermoelectric sensor systems and their applications.
- Developing inkjet-printed thermoelectric sensors for energy harvesting with electrical performance optimization and experimental validation for ultra-low voltage readout circuits.
- Designing FPGA-based control hardware for precise atomic scale measurements using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).
10/2022 – 10/2024
Intern – Product Management
1&1 Mail & Media GmbH
- Contributed to product strategy and roadmap planning for large-scale platforms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product features with user needs.
08/2022 – 09/2023
Team Lead – Electronics
mu-zero HYPERLOOP e.V.
- Led system design and managed electronics and control integration for the Hyperloop pod.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system functionality and testing.
04/2021 – 08/2021
Trainee – Quality Analyst
US Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd
- Executed data validation and supported client-side QA processes and reporting.
- Participated in workflow reviews to ensure compliance and quality standards.
07/2019 – 03/2021
Research Assistant
Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai
- Conducted research in optical communication systems, including:
- Designing high-speed Radio-over-Fiber transmission systems.
- Combining WDM-OFDM-PON with Radio-over-Fiber techniques.
- Utilizing modulation methods such as Single Side Band (SSB), Modified-SSB, and Vestigial Side Band (VSB).
Featured Projects
Some of my recent work
Electrical & Control Development – Hyperloop Prototype
Led electrical architecture and control system design for a functional Hyperloop pod prototype.
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Smart Cloud-Based Heating Management System
Designed an IoT-enabled system to remotely monitor and control heating operations via cloud-based analytics.
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Speak Out
An intelligent glove for vocally impaired individuals that converts sign language into text and speech output.
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Educational Background
2022–Present
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Graduate student specializing in embedded systems, low-power electronics, and applied research.
2022–2023
University of Duke CE
Completed a professional program in product management.
2016–2020
University of Mumbai
Focused on electronics engineering, embedded systems, and project-based learning.