Resume

Skills

  • Software Packages: Robotic Operating System, Proteus, MATLAB, LateX, Git, Arduino, KiCAD, Simulink, Adobe Illustrator
  • Programming Languages: Embedded C, Python, Visual Basic
  • 3D Modelling: Solidworks, Fusion360
  • Microcontrollers: AVR, STM32, Teensy, ESP8266
  • Production: 3D Printing, Lazer Cutting, CNC Milling, Surface Mount Soldering, Content Creation
  • Communication: Cross-functional Teamwork, Technical and Design documentation, Presentation Skills, Graphic Design
  • Languages: English, Yoruba, Arabic

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (2021 – Present)
University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Science in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (2012 – 2018)
Obafemi Awolowo University | GPA: 4.83/5.00

  • Awarded the Best Graduating Student with the highest CGPA in the Faculty
  • Awarded the student with the Best Overall Performance in the Faculty

Professional and Research Experience

Graduate Research Assistant (December 2021 – Present)
Biosensing and Biorobotics Laboratory, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

  • Design and implement an active computer-vision guided commutator system for neural recording in mice, leveraging robotics and embedded systems technologies.
  • Design, implement, and fabricate a multi-camera array for recording neural activity up to 13 mm2 area of the mice cerebellum at up to 14 µm resolution.
  • Design and optimize CAD models for enhanced neural recording optics and lighting solutions.
  • Plan and conduct research experiments, process, and evaluate the gathered data, and communicate results through detailed presentations.
  • Construct electromechanical systems incorporating seamless sensor and actuator integration.

Graduate Teaching Assistant (1 October 2023 – 10 January 2024)
Feedback Control Systems (ME 5281), University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

  • Helped students get clarity on advanced control systems course homework questions and an undergraduate hands-on lab course.
  • Graded over 70 undergraduate students’ homework, midterm, and lab reports.

Graduate Teaching Assistant (13 January 2022 – 29 May 2022)
Computer-Assisted Product Realization (ME 5221), University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

  • Graded 20 students’ lab reports and project progress reports, and gave feedback to students on project progress.
  • Helped students get clarity on lab and report writing tasks.

Research Assistant (November 2019 – April 2020)
Advanced Engineering Innovation Research Group, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger, Nigeria

  • Led the Fabrication of a smart Wireless Mobile Phone Battery Charger.
  • Fabricated a wireless transmitter and receiver using the inductive coupling approach.
  • Designed experiments, evaluated collected data and reported findings through presentations.

Achievements:

  • Achieved a power transfer distance of up to 70 millimeters.
  • Successfully charged smartphones with the wireless charger

Research Associate (April 2020 – March 2021)
Airforce Institute of Technology Kaduna, Kaduna, Nigeria

  • Conducted and documented a literature review on Agricultural UAVs.
  • Made and simulated mathematical models for hexacopters.

Hardware Intern (January 2017 – May 2017)
Grit Systems Engineering, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

  • Produced and troubleshot prototype printed circuit boards for smart meters.
  • Configured software for embedded hardware devices using Linux.
  • Designed and printed cases for devices using 3D printers.

Research Publications

Oladepo, I., Awe, O. P., & Ejidokun, T. O. (2020). Investigation of Radio Spectrum usage Pattern in Ile-Ife, Nigeria using GNU Radio and Universal Software Radio Peripheral. Ife Journal of Technology, 27(1), 32-39.

Research Posters

J. Hu, A. Cherkkil, I. Oladepo, Z. Viavattine, S. Fausner, V. Pathak, R.F. Hossain, K. Saxena, R. Horstmeyer, S.B. Kodandaramaiah, Micro-camera arrays for ultra-widefield, multi-site cellular resolution Calcium imaging across the dorsal cortex of behaving mice. 2023 Society for Neuroscience Conference. Washington, DC, USA. November 11-15, 2023.

J. Lee, J. Hu, I. Oladepo, Y. Vega, V. Belsito, M.C. McAlpine, S.B. Kodandaramaiah, 3D Printed Transparent and High-Density ECoG Array for Simultaneous Cortex-Wide Electrophysiology and Optical Imaging in Mice. 2023 Brain Initiative Meeting. Rockville, MD, USA. June 11-13, 2023.

J. Hu, A. Cherkkil, I. Oladepo, Z. Viavattine, S. Fausner, V. Pathak, R.F. Hossain, K. Saxena, R. Horstmeyer, S.B. Kodandaramaiah, Micro-camera arrays for ultra-widefield, multi-site cellular resolution Calcium imaging across the dorsal cortex of behaving mice. 2023 Brain Initiative Meeting. Rockville, MD, USA. June 11-13, 2023.

Volunteering

Certified Software Carpentries Instructor (University of Minnesota)
Instructor:

  • Led a workshop on “Image Processing with Python” (Sept 2023), guiding participants in learning image processing principles and tools.
  • Instructed a workshop on “Programming with Python” (Feb 2024), equipping participants with essential programming skills in Python.

Helper:

  • Provided support and assistance to participants in two “Programming with Python” workshops (Jan 2023, Aug 2023). This included answering questions and troubleshooting issues.

Embedded Systems Design Instructor (24 May 2022 – 23 June 2022)
This is Engineering Bootcamp organized by Alo-Timeys

  • Introduced 5 beginners to Embedded Systems hardware and software.
  • Provided various resources and guidance on how to get started.

Arduino Workshop for Beginners (11 – 16 March 2020)
Organized by Abdullah Bankole at the Federal University of Technolgy Minna, Niger, Nigeria

  • Introduced over 7 beginners to basic electronics components and concepts.
  • Provided various resources and guidance on how to get started.