NICOLE CAMPBELL

Robotics Engineer | AI/ML Specialist
Ann Arbor, US.

About

Highly accomplished Robotics Engineer with a Master of Science in Robotics and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Proven expertise in developing advanced AI/ML models, control systems, and robotic manipulation solutions. Skilled in Python, C/C++, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and ROS, with a strong track record of quantifiable achievements in deep learning, computer vision, SLAM, and multi-agent systems. Adept at leading technical teams and optimizing complex engineering workflows, demonstrated through contributions to cutting-edge research and competitive projects.

Work

Computational Autonomy Lab at UM
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Graduate Student Researcher

Summary

Conducted advanced research in deep learning for autonomous systems, focusing on semantic understanding and efficient model deployment.

Highlights

Pioneered an end-to-end deep learning model for precise relative pose estimation from KITTI semantic LiDAR point clouds, leveraging PointNet and kernel correlations for enhanced semantic encodings.

Streamlined model deployment and reproducibility by containerizing GPU PyTorch and other library dependencies using Docker, optimizing research workflows.

UC Davis Hyperloop (OneLoop)
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Lead Analyst Engineer

Summary

Led a team of 11 student engineers in vehicle simulation and analysis for a global competition, ensuring high-performance design.

Highlights

Managed a team of 11 student engineers, overseeing the development of 3D vehicle simulations using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

Initiated and delivered comprehensive training on ANSYS simulation software to 11 team members, significantly enhancing the team's analytical capabilities for vehicle performance analysis.

Contributed to the team's achievement of being recognized among the top 21 global teams, qualifying for the final round of the 2019 SpaceX Hyperloop Competition.

Education

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Master of Science

Robotics

Grade: GPA: 3.95

Courses

Self-Driving Cars (Triangularization, Stereo Vision, SIFT, SLAM, Odometry, LiDAR Point Clouds, A*)

Deep Learning for Vision (Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks, Transformers)

Dynamic Programming (Stochastic DP, Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes, Multi-Armed Bandit)

University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Science

Mechanical Engineering

Grade: Engineering GPA: 3.7

Awards

Michigan Robotics Fellowship

Awarded By

Robotics Institute at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Awarded for exceptional academic achievement and potential in robotics research.

Provost's Undergraduate Fellowship

Awarded By

UC Davis Undergraduate Research Center

Recognized for outstanding undergraduate research contributions.

Dean's Honor List

Awarded By

College of Engineering, UC Davis

Consistently achieved high academic standing in the College of Engineering.

United Airlines Scholarship

Awarded By

Scholarship America

Merit-based scholarship supporting academic pursuits in engineering.

Skills

Programming Languages

Python (Pandas, PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV), C/C++, MATLAB, JavaScript.

Robotics & Control Systems

ROS, SLAM, Odometry, LiDAR Point Clouds, PID Control, Kinematics (Forward/Inverse), Multi-Agent Systems, Control Barrier Functions, Robotic Manipulation.

Machine Learning & Deep Learning

PyTorch, TensorFlow, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN), Transformers, Transfer Learning, Image Classification, Deep Learning Models, Kaiming Initialization, Batch Normalization, Feature Extraction, Fine-tuning, KNN, SVM.

Computer Vision

OpenCV, Stereo Vision, SIFT, RGB-D Camera Calibration.

Optimization & Algorithms

Dynamic Programming, Stochastic DP, Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes, Multi-Armed Bandit, A* Path Planning, Bernoulli Thompson Sampling.

Tools & Methodologies

Git, Docker, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), ANSYS.

Projects

Multi-Armed Bandit Model for Factory Safety Service Robot

Summary

Dynamic Programming Project focused on optimizing robot service routes.

Controls for Multi-Agent System

Summary

Aerospace Systems and Control Lab project on multi-agent system dynamics and control.

Transfer Learning for Judging a Book by its Cover

Summary

Deep learning project exploring correlations between book covers and ratings.

6-DOF Robotic Arm for Manipulation Tasks

Summary

Robotics Systems Lab Project focused on robotic arm manipulation and object interaction.

Image Classification with CIFAR-10

Summary

Deep Learning for Computer Vision project on image classification.

Motion Planning for Mobile Bot

Summary

Robotics Systems Lab Project on mobile robot navigation and control.