Dhruvkumar Bhatt
Ahmedabad
Summary
Motivated Electrical and Electronics Engineering professional seeking admission to a fully funded Ph.D. Program in the USA. Bringing 14+ years of combined experience across industry (Apple Inc., NABL Lab) and academia, with strong expertise in IoT, Power Systems, Control Engineering, Electronics, and innovation-driven student mentorship.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
Swaminarayan University
07.2025 - Current
- Courses: Fundamentals of IoT, Engineering Physics, Digital Fundamentals, Entrepreneurship, Start‑ups
- - Mentoring innovation-led projects in IoT, Power Electronics, and Assistive Technologies.
- - Leading departmental initiatives to strengthen research culture and hands‑on engineering.
- Guided student research projects, providing mentorship and academic support.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Engaged students in lectures by encouraging sharing of opinions and group interactions.
- Developed curriculum, lesson plans, and lab exercises for semester classes.
- Conducted lectures and seminars to enhance student understanding of complex topics.
Lecturer
SAL Institute of Diploma Studies
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Courses: Digital Electronics, Fundamentals of EEE, C‑Programming, IoT, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Electronics Workshop, Computer Organization & Architecture
- - Founded and organized Electronics Mela for 3 consecutive years to showcase IoT-based student projects:
- - 2023: Guided 30 project groups
- - 2024: Guided 35 project groups
- - 2025: Guided 55 project groups (expanded to Cyber Security & Digital Forensics)
- - Guided multiple hardware and social-impact projects including the Smart Stick for Visually Impaired.
- Gujarat Technological University
- Delivered lectures and facilitated discussions to enhance student understanding.
- Organized workshops and seminars to promote academic enrichment opportunities.
- Explained concepts through variety of methods, utilizing visual aids and analogies for key material.
Engineering Consultant
NABL Accredited Lab
Ahmedabad
07.2020 - 07.2022
- - Provided engineering expertise for an ISO/IEC 17025 calibration laboratory.
- - Developed calibration systems for electrical, mechanical, thermal, and optical parameters.
- - Designed SOPs, technical reports, and quality control frameworks.
- Instrumentation and Calibration Centre Lab
- Reviewed technical reports for accuracy and adherence to quality assurance guidelines.
- Designed experiments to test different components of engineering systems.
- Analyzed data collected from field tests to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA)
University of Nevada , Reno
Reno
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Researched educational tools and resources to improve teaching methodologies within the department.
- Lab Instruction: Conduct bi-weekly Electronics Lab sessions (5 hours per week of direct instruction) for undergraduate students.
- Technical guidance: Facilitated hands-on learning by guiding students through circuit design, breadboarding, and the operation of precision measurement tools (oscilloscopes, signal generators).
- Mentorship and Assessment: Maintained regular office hours to provide one-on-one technical support, evaluated lab reports, and provided feedback on circuit troubleshooting and data analysis.
Engineering Manager
NABL Accredited Lab
Ahmedabad
09.2014 - 07.2019
- - Built an entire electrical calibration laboratory from scratch and secured NABL accreditation.
- - Managed calibration of top-tier instrumentation (Agilent, Keysight, NI).
- - Designed test systems, measurement uncertainty analyses, and technical documentation.
- - Developed calibration automation tools and SOPs.
- Instrumentation and Calibration Centre Lab
Power System Design Engineer
Apple Inc.
Cupertino
02.2012 - 08.2014
- - Designed DC‑DC converters for MacBook Pro/Air, Apple TV, and Airport Express.
- - Worked on control loop modeling, transient response optimization, EMI mitigation, and PCB layout.
- - Collaborated with silicon vendors to develop next‑gen power solutions.
- Cupertino
Power Systems Intern
Apple Inc.
Cupertino
01.2011 - 08.2011
- - Designed and analyzed AC‑DC adapters for MacBook series.
- - Developed EMI test setups and mitigation strategies.
- Cupertino
Engineering Intern
GELCO Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad
01.2008 - 05.2008
- - Developed a digital power supply using ATmega16 microcontroller.
- Ahmedabad
Education
M.S. - Electrical Engineering
California State University, Northridge
USA01.2011
B.Tech - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Nirma University
Ahmedabad, India01.2008
Skills
- AC-DC converters
- DC-DC converters
- Buck
- Boost
- Flyback
- Resonant
- Full/Half bridge
- EMI reduction
- Power factor correction
- Feedback loop design
- Oscilloscopes
- Power Analyzers
- Spectrum/impedance analyzers
- LCR meters
- E‑loads
- EM‑scan
- Conducted/Radiated EMI setups
- LTspice
- PSpice
- PSIM
- Matlab
- Simulink
- LabVIEW
- Eagle
- OrCAD
- Allegro
- SIMPLIS
- C
- C
- VB
- Embedded C
- Assembly
- Atmega AVR
- Python
- Windows
- MacOS
- Linux
- IoT systems design
- Project management
- Laboratory management
- Technology-based learning tools
Selected Projects
- Smart Stick for Visually Impaired, Major Social Impact Project, ATmega328P, Ultrasonic Sensors, Vibration Feedback, Rechargeable Battery System, Designed a microcontroller‑based walking stick to detect obstacles within 70 cm range., Features: Stair detection, foldable design, buzzer/vibration alerts, low‑power electronics., Successfully donated 16 smart sticks to visually impaired children at Blind People’s Association, Vastrapur., Covered extensively by newspapers, DD News, and other media channels., Recognized by World Records India for innovation and social impact.
- Solar Sun Tracker, Gujarat Vigyan Sammelan 2025, Guided the student team for national‑level exhibition.
- IoT‑Based Student Projects, Smart Home Automation, Industrial IoT Safety Systems, Real‑Time Energy Meter Monitoring
Media Coverage
- Ahmedabad Mirror – Full feature cover story on Smart Stick innovation.
- Divya Bhaskar & Sandesh – Multi‑column newspaper features.
- Doordarshan (DD News) – Broadcast coverage of Smart Stick event.
- Multiple TV News Channels – Coverage of Smart Stick distribution.
- SAL Education Media Posters – Public showcase of engineering innovation.
- World Records India – National recognition for Smart Stick innovation.
Certifications Recognitions
- World Records India, Project Mentor, “First‑Time Innovated Smart Walking Stick for the Visually Impaired”, 2023, Recognized for guiding 13 students in developing a battery‑operated smart walking stick with microcontroller‑based obstacle detection and collision avoidance.
- College SPOC, Smart India Hackathon 2024 (Hardware + Software Edition)
- Appreciation Certificate, Gujarat Vigyan Sammelan 2025 (Project Mentor)
- Honor’s Co‑op Program, California State University, Northridge, 2009–2010
Additional Academic Projects
- EMI Noise Analysis in SMPS
- High‑Performance DC Motor Control (TI Piccolo MCU)
- Inverted Pendulum Control using PID & Fuzzy Logic
- UAV Airspeed Control – Nonlinear Dynamic Inversion
- Automatic Mains Failure Switchover Relay
Community Leadership
- Founder, Electronics Mela – Annual innovation expo (3 years).
- Mentored 120+ IoT‑based engineering projects showcased across Electronics Mela events.
- Active contributor to assistive technology innovations and community engineering outreach.
References
Available upon request.
Selected White Papers
- Common Mode Noise Reduction in SMPS
- PCB Layout Techniques for Reduced EMI
- Transformer Design for Minimized Parasitic Capacitance
- Failure Analysis of Flyback SMPS
- Wireless Charging Efficiency Studies
- LED Backlight Controller Optimization
- Smart Stick for Visually Impaired (Technical Documentation)
Research Interests
- IoT for Smart Energy Systems and Monitoring
- Power Electronics & Power Systems Stability
- Modern Control Systems and Embedded Design
- Smart Grid, Renewable Integration & Cyber-Physical Systems
- Assistive Electronics and Human‑Centered Engineering
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Swaminarayan University
07.2025 - Current
Lecturer
SAL Institute of Diploma Studies
08.2022 - 06.2025
Engineering Consultant
NABL Accredited Lab
07.2020 - 07.2022
Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA)
University of Nevada , Reno
08.2019 - 12.2019
Engineering Manager
NABL Accredited Lab
09.2014 - 07.2019
Power System Design Engineer
Apple Inc.
02.2012 - 08.2014
Power Systems Intern
Apple Inc.
01.2011 - 08.2011
Engineering Intern
GELCO Pvt Ltd
01.2008 - 05.2008
M.S. - Electrical Engineering
California State University, Northridge
B.Tech - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Nirma University