Venkatesh Sridhar
About Venkatesh Sridhar
Venkatesh Sridhar is a Staff Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in computational imaging algorithms and statistical machine learning. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University and has experience in parallel computing, distributed algorithms, and hardware acceleration.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Venkatesh Sridhar has been employed as a Staff Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020. His role involves advanced research in computational imaging algorithms, focusing on inverse problems related to X-ray tomography and adaptive optics. This position allows him to apply his extensive knowledge in parallel computing and distributed algorithms, enhancing computational performance through the use of CPUs and GPUs.
Education and Expertise
Venkatesh Sridhar holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University, which he completed from 2015 to 2020. He also earned a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University from 2012 to 2014. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation from BITS Pilani, obtained from 2008 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in statistical machine learning and its applications in computational engineering.
Background in Research and Internships
Prior to his current position, Venkatesh Sridhar gained valuable experience through various internships and research roles. He worked as a Graduate Research Intern at MIT Lincoln Laboratory for two months in 2017. He also held positions as a Graduate Technical Intern at Intel Corporation in 2013 and as an Undergraduate Intern in the Analog Design division at Analog Devices in 2012. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant at Purdue University, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the field.
Professional Experience at Intel Corporation
Venkatesh Sridhar worked at Intel Corporation in two capacities. He served as a Graduate Technical Intern for three months in 2013 and later as an Analog Design Engineer from 2014 to 2015. These roles provided him with practical experience in the technology sector, enhancing his skills in hardware acceleration and parallel computing.
Specialization in Computational Imaging
Venkatesh Sridhar specializes in computational imaging algorithms, particularly focusing on inverse problems related to X-ray tomography and adaptive optics. His work involves utilizing advanced techniques in computer vision and hardware acceleration, with a specific emphasis on FPGA technology. This specialization reflects his commitment to advancing the field of computational engineering.