ESP Biography



AMRITA MASURKAR, MIT Alum currently working as a research scientist



Major: 8

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: 2009

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

I am an MIT alumnus and currently work as a Principal Scientist doing research and development in the defense industry. I did my undergraduate degree at MIT in Physics and my PhD in Electrical Engineering at Columbia University. I have worked in many exciting areas like nanotechnology, advanced materials, X-ray phenomena, optics and semiconductor devices. I am excited to share my knowledge and expertise with anyone who is curious and enthusiastic about science and technology. And I really love to teach!



Past Classes

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S13127: Lithographic Patterning: Photons, Electrons and Ions in HSSP Summer 2019 (Jul. 07, 2019)
In this course, you will learn about photo-, electron beam and ion beam lithography, the technology used to make tiny (micro- and nano-scale) devices, like the chips found in your laptops and cellphones. By the end of this course, you will understand the fundamental principles of beam science and become an expert in the subject of lithographic patterning.


S3692: The Exciting World of Optics! in HSSP Harvard HSSP Fall 2010 (Oct. 02, 2010)
Welcome to the wonderful world of optics! For the duration of this course, you will learn about the behavior and properties of light, and we will discuss everything from rainbows to LEDs to cameras! You will also participate in fun experiments and projects.


M3694: Matlab 101 in HSSP Harvard HSSP Fall 2010 (Oct. 02, 2010)
This course is meant to meant to teach the basics of Matlab, an analytical tool used by scientists and engineers. Students will become familiar with the interface, the many capabilities of this tool and basics computer programming. By the end of the class, students will be able to write their own scripts.


S2173: Exploring Optics! in HSSP Spring 2009 (Mar. 14, 2009)
Optics is everywhere, from lasers to microwaves to radios. It reaches every part of our lives, so it's no wonder so many people study this broad subject. In this class you will see cool demonstrations, partake in experiments, and even build some simple devices. Come see what optics is all about!


S1496: MATLAB 101 -- Skills for the Modern Nerd in HSSP Fall 2008 (Sep. 13, 2008)
MATLAB is a tool used by scientists and engineers to test algorithms, analyze data, and predict anything from fluid flow in a pipe to aircraft trajectories. In this class, you will acquire basic computer science concepts and write scripts to create models in several scientific areas including circuits, fluids, and biology.


S1356: MATLAB--Fun With Modeling and Simulation in Spark! Spring 2008 (Mar. 08, 2008)
MATLAB is a fun and useful tool that scientists use to model and simulate complex physical situations found in everyday life and nature. Examples that we will explore include pendulums, fluids, ecosystems, and circuits. In this class, we will learn how to use MATLAB to solve numerical problems, such as those found in physics. Students will pick up basic programming and data analysis techniques.


Become a Master of Presentations! in HSSP (Harv)
This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to give awesome technical presentations. Students will read articles from ...


MATLAB--Fun With Modeling and Simulation in HSSP (2008)
MATLAB is a fun and useful tool that scientists use to model and simulate complex physical situations found in everyday ...