Mrinal Shinde

• Installation of new SW modules on complex RF test systems in the field of mobile communications from 2G to 5G and future standards • Troubleshooting in HW and SW as well as creation and tracking of error reports • Create tests for regression and release tests • Performing internal type approvals with the quality assurance • Support of several HF test systems, execution of system self-tests, troubleshooting and initiation of necessary equipment repairs

• S parameter characterization and de-embedding of RF switches for 5G using VNA and AWR design environment • Measurement for length of the cable (delay time) and loss • Creation of RF PCB layout for using EAGLE software • Market Screening for various boards, connectors, etc

Measurement uncertainty assessment for novel approach of wireless coexistence testing 1) Investigate novel approach for wireless coexistence testing of DUTs with integrated antennas using OTA measurements 2) Simulation to show influence of multi-antenna DUTs on reproducibility of measurement results 3) Study of current algorithm to select the best probe antenna within test chamber 4) Identification of specific measurement uncertainties for exemplary test cases and DUT assumptions

1) Developed an automated long-term duty cycle measurement 2) Co-operation with setup and calibration of devices and wires for conformance testing 3) Profound knowledge of RF measurement tools and operation of Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Signal Generator, Vector Generator, Switch and Control Platform 4) Able to understand RF regulations

1) Perform integration testing for TS8997 regulatory test system for wireless devices 2) Enhancements of integration test software in C# on Visual Studio for test signal creation and its evaluation 3) Contributed to team discussions around test case design, improvement and testing 4) Addition of EN 302 502 test cases for integration test platform and its documentation 5) Cooperation with setup and implementation of prototype-systems for radiated coexistence test systems

1) Advanced knowledge in setting up and calibration of instruments 2) Modelling and simulations of optical raytracing for improvement of existing measurement systems 3) Development of evaluation procedures using object oriented programming in MATLAB

Microwave Circuits and Systems, Source and Channel Coding, Underwater Acoustics and Sonar Signal Processing, Communication Networks, Advanced Digital Signal Processing, Optical Communications, Satellite Communications, Systems Analysis and Simulation Engineering, Wireless Communications

Major in Signal Processing, Communication Engineering, Embedded Systems, Image Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Wireless Communications and Satellite & Television Engineering