Dhruv Poonia

🚀 About Me

I am an Electrical&Electronics Engineering undergraduate at IIT Jammu with hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication, deep learning applications, and control systems design. My work spans from developing a materials discovery suite using deep learning algorithms to designing DC–DC converters using PID controllers.

I enjoy building technically strong, research-driven solutions and leveraging multidisciplinary knowledge to solve real-world engineering problems.

🧠 Technical Expertise
Programming

C/C++

Python

Verilog

Tools & Platforms

MATLAB/Simulink, Linux, Cadence, Synopsys, Verdi, VCS

Innovus, Genus, Design Compiler

Jupyter, Google Colab

Xilinx (Vivado), CAD tools, Overleaf

💼 Work Experience
Cummins India — Co-Op Intern (May 2025 – Nov 2025)

Working on design and simulation of PID controllers in MATLAB

Experience in system modelling, stability analysis, and performance optimization

Semiconductor Lab Mohali — Intern (May 2024 – June 2024)

Analyzed ion implantation techniques for CMOS process flow

Hands-on exposure to doping, threshold voltage control, and VLSI process integration

🛠️ Selected Projects

1. Materials Discovery Suite using Deep Learning

Built an app to identify the best MOF for adsorption of gas mixtures

Developed pressure vs temperature prediction graphs using ML models

Tools: Python, Linux, GitHub, VS Code, Deep Learning

2. DC–DC Converter Design using PID Control

MATLAB/Simulink model of a converter using PID tuning

Improved overshoot, settling time, and steady-state performance

Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, GitHub

3. Ion Implantation Study in 180 nm CMOS Process

Documented implantation steps across low, medium, and high current processes

Compiled a detailed technical report on CMOS process flow

🏆 Achievements

Selected Intern at Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL)

Selected Intern at Cummins India

Ranked among the top 3 students in Electrical Technology, IIT Jammu

Demonstrated drone technology at a workshop for Defence Minister & Army officials

Recipient of Academic Excellence Award

🔧 Leadership & Responsibilities

Student Representative, DUGC (Electrical Engineering)

Member, Robotics Club IIT Jammu

Drone Demonstration Volunteer