Asha Asvathaman
About Asha Asvathaman
Asha Asvathaman is an Autonomous Vehicle Intern with extensive experience in the field, having worked at Motional and nuTonomy. She holds a Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor's degree in Physics from The University of British Columbia.
Work at Motional
Asha Asvathaman currently holds the position of Autonomous Vehicle Intern at Motional, where she has been employed since 2021. Her role involves contributing to projects focused on autonomous vehicle technology. Previously, she worked at Motional as an Autonomous Vehicle Intern for four months in 2020 in Singapore. During her time at Motional, she has gained valuable experience in the field of autonomous vehicles.
Previous Experience at nuTonomy
Before her tenure at Motional, Asha Asvathaman interned at nuTonomy in 2018 for three months, also in Singapore. During this internship, she developed a Goal Search Algorithm for nuPlan, which is tailored for machine learning planners in autonomous vehicles. This experience contributed to her understanding of the complexities involved in autonomous vehicle systems.
Education and Expertise
Asha Asvathaman earned a Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering from the University of Toronto, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. She also completed a Bachelor's degree with Honours in Physics at The University of British Columbia. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles relevant to autonomous vehicle technology.
Research and Development Experience
Asha has experience in designing experiments and collecting data for autonomous vehicle crash detection systems. She conducted experiments and performed preliminary analysis on sensor data related to crash detection in autonomous vehicles. This work highlights her involvement in practical applications of her studies and her contributions to enhancing safety in autonomous driving.
Academic Roles
During her studies at the University of Toronto, Asha Asvathaman worked as an Aerospace and Robotics Graduate Student from 2018 to 2019. This role allowed her to engage in research activities and gain insights into aerospace and robotics, further enriching her expertise in the field.