Dr. Sathyanarayan Rao

Dr. Sathyanarayan Rao

Scientist — Interdisciplinary Researcher — Computational Modeler

Scientific Programmer & Software Developer | Kaggle Master (Top 2%) | Expertise in Computational Simulations, Data Analytics, & Agricultural Modeling

satraox[at]google's mail[dot]com
www.drsrao.com
Bengaluru, India

Expertise

Programming & Development

Python (NumPy, Pandas) C++ FORTRAN MATLAB PyQt (GUI) JavaScript (Vue.js) HTML/CSS Hugo

Machine Learning & Data Science

Scikit-learn TensorFlow PyTorch Random Forest LSTM SVM Time-series analysis Anomaly detection Cross-correlation

Data Engineering & Visualization

Data pipelines Plotly Chart.js Leaflet Vue.js dashboards Interactive visualization Data cleaning & ETL

Remote Sensing & Instrumentation

SAR backscatter analysis LAI estimation Satellite remote sensing Electrical resistivity (ERT) TDR/Tensiometers AFM

Modeling & Simulation

Finite Element Modeling (FEM) Model coupling / loose coupling Digital Twins Agro-ecosystem models (AgroC, CPlantBox) Numerical methods

High-Performance & Production Systems

HPC clusters MPI OpenMP Docker CI/CD Git (version control) Containerized workflows

Software Engineering & APIs

WebSockets API integration Automation scripts Testing & reproducibility Documentation (Hugo)

Computer Vision & Image Analysis

OpenCV LAI from imagery (prototype workflows) image preprocessing feature extraction

Science Communication & Tools

Technical writing Data storytelling Video editing (Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve) 2D animation (Pencil2D) Teaching & workshop delivery

Curriculum Vitae

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Education

PhD in Engineering Sciences

University of Louvain (UCLouvain)

Computational Modeling of Electrical Signatures of Plant Roots

2020
Belgium

MS in Optical Physics

Alabama A&M University

GPA: 4.0/4.0

2014
USA

MS in Electrical Engineering

University of Alabama in Huntsville

GPA: 3.9/4.0

2012
USA

B.Eng in Electronics and Communication

Visvesvaraya Technological University

2010
India

Academic Coursework

= Favorite subjects that sparked my passion

PhD in Engineering Sciences University of Louvain (UCLouvain)

European Ph.D. program - Research-focused with no formal coursework requirement

MS in Physics Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, USA

Graduate coursework focused on optics, quantum mechanics, and computational physics. This program shaped my transition toward advanced simulation and applied research.
Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0
CodeCourse TitleCreditsGrade
PHY 503 Methods of Mathematical Physics3A
PHY 521 Quantum Mechanics I3A
PHY 500 Analytical Mechanics3A
PHY 518 Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics3A
PHY 671Laser Physics4A
PHY 649Geometrical Optics3A
PHY 657 Physical Optics & Interferometry4A
PHY 692Nanophotonics3A

MS in Electrical Engineering University of Alabama in Huntsville

I selected all these courses based on my interests - they represent my passion areas in electrical engineering
Overall GPA: 3.9/4.0
CodeCourse TitleCreditsGrade
EE 500Random Signals & Noise3A
EE 527Electromagnetic Waves3A
EE 629Analytical & Computational Methods in Electromagnetic Engineering I3A
EE 609Electromagnetic Field Theory3A
EE 710Special Topics: Numerical Methods in Electromagnetics3A
EE 725Advanced Radar Technique3A
EE 610Special Topics: Computational Electromagnetics3A
EE 699Master's Thesis3S
MA 685Stochastic Processes / Applied I3B-
PH 636Introduction to Space Plasma Physics3A

B.Eng in Electronics and Communication Visvesvaraya Technological University

Overall GPA: First Class with Distinction

Semester I

Course TitleMarksMax%
Engineering Maths - I10512584.0%
Engineering Physics8112564.8%
Elements of Civil Engg. & Engg. Mechanics7212557.6%
Elements of Mechanical Engineering8912571.2%
Basic Electrical Engineering9112572.8%
Workshop Practice607580.0%
Engineering Physics Lab507566.7%
Constitution of India & Professional Ethics557573.3%

Semester II

Course TitleMarksMax%
Engineering Maths - II10612584.8%
Engineering Chemistry9012572.0%
Computer Concepts & C Programming8512568.0%
Computer Aided Engineering Drawing11612592.8%
Basic Electronics8312566.4%
Computer Programming Lab577576.0%
Engineering Chemistry Lab497565.3%
Environmental Studies497565.3%

Semester III

Course TitleMarksMax%
Engineering Mathematics - III10612584.8%
Analog Electronic Circuits6412551.2%
Logic Design8212565.6%
Network Analysis8912571.2%
Electronic Instrumentation8412567.2%
Field Theory6812554.4%
Analog Electronics Lab427556.0%
Logic Design Lab457560.0%

Semester IV

Course TitleMarksMax%
Engineering Mathematics - IV10612584.8%
Microcontrollers9612576.8%
Control Systems9412575.2%
Signals & Systems10512584.0%
Fundamentals of HDL8112564.8%
Linear ICs & Applications10012580.0%
Microcontrollers Lab517568.0%
HDL Lab547572.0%

Semester V

Course TitleMarksMax%
Management & Entrepreneurship8312566.4%
Digital Signal Processing8612568.8%
Analog Communication8612568.8%
Microwaves and Radar9412575.2%
Digital Switching Systems9012572.0%
Fundamentals of CMOS VLSI10912587.2%
DSP Lab547572.0%
Analog Communication Lab + LIC Lab707593.3%

Semester VI

Course TitleMarksMax%
Digital Communication8812570.4%
Microprocessors7712561.6%
Analog and Mixed Mode VLSI Design8412567.2%
Antennas and Propagation9912579.2%
Information Theory and Coding10712585.6%
Satellite Communications9512576.0%
Advanced Communication Lab647585.3%
Microprocessors Lab617581.3%

Semester VII

Course TitleMarksMax%
Computer Communication Networks6612552.8%
Optical Fiber Communication8512568.0%
Power Electronics9812578.4%
DSP Algorithms & Architecture8512568.0%
Image Processing9112572.8%
H R Management9812578.4%
VLSI Lab507566.7%
Power Electronics Lab597578.7%

Semester VIII

Course TitleMarksMax%
Wireless Communication6912555.2%
Embedded System Design6212549.6%
Network Security6912555.2%
Project Work100100100.0%
Seminar405080.0%