Nitin Nagarkar

Undergraduate Research Assistant
Biography

A driven fourth-year electrical and mechanical engineering student at the University of Iowa, I have been actively involved in the Ratner Research Group since May 2022, contributing towards the nanofuel settling project.

I have worked on expanding and improving a custom-designed settling analyzer, additionally taking initiative to prepare various nanofuel solutions for testing and analysis. I've had the privilege of co-authoring research papers and presenting my findings at the Research Open House.

Currently, in collaboration with my team, I have taken charge of designing and programming a new and improved, robust, portable, more efficient settling analyzer, involving different hardware elements and design components. 

Working in this lab has not only equipped me with valuable technical skills, but it has also empowered me to collaborate and communicate effectively with my team. 

My goal is to combine my technical skills with effective communication and collaboration to tackle real-world challenges in the industry of robotics, making a positive impact on society while continuously learning and growing.