Sharan Kandasamy

Topic: Dual-illumination system for image sensor characterization and detection of defect pixels and surface particles Compact dual‑illumination system for EMVA 1288 image sensor characterization and inline defect/particle detection, combining dome and telecentric lighting with DSP‑based image analysis and automated measurement workflows for high‑uniformity, production‑ready quality control

Researched state‑of‑the‑art active alignment for camera modules, deriving mathematical models, building opto‑mechanical test setups, and developing Python tools on ficonTEC’s platform for automated alignment, data evaluation, and image‑quality‑based performance assessment.

Development of a four‑dimensional microscope‑integrated OCT system, assembling and calibrating optical components, building a custom OCT signal processing pipeline, contributing to optical imaging experiments, and engaging in cross‑group discussions on medical robotics and imaging.