Rahul Subramanian

5026 Frist CenterE-mail:

Princeton University, NJ 08544-1150Phone: 262-235-8039

EDUCATION:

Princeton University, Princeton, NJJune 2015

Intended Major: Electrical Engineering

Intended Certificates:Applications of Computing (Computer Science)

Other Interests: Epidemiology, Public Policy

Relevant Coursework: (Courses in italics –Fall 2013)

Engineering-Related Coursework / Health-Related Coursework
IntroductoryJAVA programming / Quantitative Principles in Cell and Molecular Biology
Algorithms and Data Structures / Advanced General Chemistry
Introduction to Logic Design / Immune Systems: From Molecules to Populations
Electronic Circuit Analysis
Semiconductor Devices, Integrated Circuits, and Micro-fabrication
Introduction to Programming Systems
Designing Real Systems
Computer Architecture and Organization
Multi-Variable Calculus / Public Policy Coursework
Politics in Africa
International Relations of East Asia
Grand Strategy
Emergency Powers, Extra-Constitutionality, and Regimes of Exception

Homestead High School, Mequon, WIJune 2011

AP Courses: Calculus BC, Chemistry, Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Pixelexx Systems Inc., Chicago, IL

Intern

Developed techniques for spin-coating thin, transparent films of the piezoelectric polymer Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for possible application to semiconductor devices for use in bio-sensing, touch sensing, or acoustic microscopy. Became acquainted with various types of transistors used for detection of biological molecules such as DNA and associated manufacturing techniques.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Dept. of Electrical Engineering Princeton UniversityJune 2012-Present

Power Usage in Computing Centers

Working with Professor David Wentzlaffto analyze power consumption patterns at large data centersto determine what configurations of datacentercomponents and climate settings could minimize power consumption without impacting performance.

Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Princeton University June-July 2012

Modeling Transmission of the Influenza Virus

Worked with Dr. Nimalan Arinaminpathy on a project to model the spread of influenza virus from endemic to non-endemic regions.The goal of the project is to identify a vaccination threshold at which transmission is mitigated to a level essentially resembling herd immunity.

Blood Center of Wisconsin and Medical College of Wisconsin2008-2011

Influenza Epidemiology with Dr. Andrea Ferrante2010-2011

Designed cohort study comparing incidence of 2009H1N1 influenza in groups in the US inoculated against the A/New Jersey/1976 strain of the virus. Regional Finalist, presented paper at National Young Epidemiological Scholars competition. (April 2011)

Independent Study in Epidemiology (MIT’s Open Course Ware)2010-2011

Protein modeling of the immune response to influenza virus – with Dr. Andrea Ferrante 2008-2009

Protein modeling of transcription regulation- withDr. Sarah Kohler2009-2010

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Proficient in JAVA, C, Matlab, and Verilog programming languages

Proficient in LTSpice and ModelSim simulation software

Familiar with Python, Isim simulation software and RasMol protein modeling software

Familiar with basic molecular biology lab techniques

UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES:

Senior Managing Editor, American Foreign Policy Magazine (2012-Present):

  • Ensure editing cycle runs on schedule and lead weekly editor meetings
  • Resolve disputes between editors and writers andconduct a final round of edits at the end of the cycle;
  • Provide bi-weekly commentary/analysis of foreign affairs for campus radio station (WPRB)
  • Assist in planning new initiatives and fundraising.
  • Write weekly blog posts pertaining to current events in international affairs.
  • Write in-depth articles on specific foreign affairs issues for the print magazine every 1-2 months.
  • Prepare brief world news summaries for each print issue.

Engineers Without Borders:

Kenya Project Group- Health and Safety Officer (2012-Present) Traveled to western Kenya to examine feasibility of expanded rainwater catchment system at local primary school.

Sustainable Engineering And Development Scholar (SEADS) 2011-2012-Attended weekly seminars and examined sustainability challenges facing engineering development efforts.

Princeton Law And Public Affairs Program:Director of Education and Programming-Organize guest speakers and faculty discussions for LAPA undergraduate members.

Princeton Public Health Review: National Editor (2013-Present)- Identify and examine national events impacted by public health, write editorials on these issues as needed.