Harshish Bedi

Research Assistant - Developer & Annotation

Durandal Lab of Civil and Environmental Engineering•  May 2024 - Present•  New Brunswick, NJ

Utilized OpenCV to develop stereo calibration optimization algorithms and performed A/B testing for performance improvements. Developed MATLAB and Python scripts for object detection, pose estimation, and calculating relative rotations and transformations between camera and object coordinates. Built CAD models from 3D scanned point clouds of construction vehicles (e.g., forklifts, excavators) and led 30+ trials using Vicon cameras, Nexus and Tracker for precise motion capture analysis. Conducted tracking and analysis of construction objects to enhance safety protocols and mitigate risks on-site. Annotated and synchronized over 20,000 images from multiple cameras to generate high-quality datasets for research and analysis. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to process and validate motion capture data for use in construction safety studies.

Research Assistant – Performance Analyst and Developer

Rutgers Rail and Transit Program•  May 2024 - August 2024•  New Brunswick, NJ

Utilized time series analysis techniques to predict short term schedules of trains with undocumented schedules with complete accuracy, enhancing operational efficiency and resource allocation. Advanced data filtering algorithms for railway sensor databases, reducing erroneous data by 13.4% and improving train positioning accuracy in GPS-denied environments alongside cleaner analysis. Analyzed time series data to identify patterns and trends related to train comfort, dwelling times, and other operational metrics, contributing to predictive maintenance strategies for rail systems. Implemented on AWS CodeCommit and deployment frameworks and streamlined CI/CD pipelines, optimizing the development lifecycle and accelerating deployment processes.