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Education
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ResearchAssistant

Aditya Umarjikar

Research Assistant
Birmingham

Summary

Motivated student currently working towards degree in Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics. Adept at prepping resources, and materials for research. Extensive background in investigating Neuroscience research. Adept at conducting literature reviews and data synthesis and analysis on Matlab, and Python. Well-versed creating efficient systems to organize and manage experimental data.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Cleaning Crew Member

University of Birmingham
Birmingham
07.2022 - Current
  • A part-time work to assist with the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, as well as to help me with the cost of my education.
  • Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
  • Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.

Research Assistant

The Skilled, Action and Memory Lab, Centre for Human Brain Health, University of Birmingham
Birmingham
03.2022 - Current
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.

Youth Leader Volunteer

Ekam Foundation
Chennai
06.2019 - 09.2021


  • Completed administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing paperwork and data entry.
  • Adhered to privacy policies and procedures for served populations.
  • Maintained confidentiality of children and medical conditions or issues.
  • Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
  • Developed and implemented fundraising approaches, raising over 1500 GBP.

Education

Master of Science - Computational Neuroscience And Cognitive Robotics

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
09.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics

Anna University
Chennai
08.2017 - 07.2021

Higher Secondary Education - Computer Science

Bhavans Rajaji Vidyashram
Chennai
05.2015 - 06.2017

Skills

Lab operations

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Accomplishments

  • Runner Up - Represented Tamil Nadu in State Level Football Championship -05/2014.
  • Winner of the Kaizen Robotics Program-Advanced competition held at IIT Madras Research Park. -08/2018
  • Winner of the 24-Hour Make-athon, MAKE@SVCE, conducted by Association of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. -01/2020
  • Volunteer and Youth Ambassador of Ekam Foundation NGO, 2019 - present. Contributed to providing holistic maternal and child care and helped to enrich their quality of life. Currently overseeing the recruitment and training process for the EYSFC- Ekam Youth Soul Force for Delhi and Gujarat.
  • Organized a Blood Donation Camp in association with Cancer Institute (WIA), 2017.
  • Awarded the “GGI YOUNG LEADER” after successful completion of 1-month United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Training & Project Development on Agenda 2030 for Parliamentary Constituency Development from 1st Oct – 31st Oct 2020, a Green Governance Initiative, Young Leaders Program recognized by UNICEF.

Software

Matlab

Python

Certification

Successfully completed a certified online non-credit course on Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Life by The University of Chicago offered by Coursera.

Publication

Aditya Umarjikar. International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods, Pay Attention: Mindfulness and Epilepsy, Vol 8, Issue 11, 3, 2020. Neurobiology and Neuroimaging.

(http://www.ijaresm.com/uploaded_files/document_file/Aditya_UmarjikarvpjI.pdf)

(http://www.ijaresm.com/pay-attention-mindfulness-and-epilepsy)

Interests

Football

Cooking

Reading

Swimming

Yoga

Timeline

Cleaning Crew Member

University of Birmingham
07.2022 - Current

Research Assistant

The Skilled, Action and Memory Lab, Centre for Human Brain Health, University of Birmingham
03.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Computational Neuroscience And Cognitive Robotics

University of Birmingham
09.2021 - Current

Yoga Instructor Level - 2, Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Nashik, accredited by the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India.

06-2021

Yoga Instructor Level - 1, Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Nashik, accredited by the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India.

02-2021

Successfully completed a certified online non-credit course on Python-Programming for everybody by University of Michigan offered by Coursera.

11-2020

Successfully completed a certified online non-credit course on Principles of fMRI 1 by Johns Hopkins University offered by Coursera.

08-2020

Successfully completed a certified online non-credit course on Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging by Johns Hopkins University offered by Coursera.

07-2020

Successfully completed a certified online non-credit course on Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Life by The University of Chicago offered by Coursera.

06-2020

Youth Leader Volunteer

Ekam Foundation
06.2019 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics

Anna University
08.2017 - 07.2021

Higher Secondary Education - Computer Science

Bhavans Rajaji Vidyashram
05.2015 - 06.2017
Aditya UmarjikarResearch Assistant