Rahul Subramanian
5026 Frist Center
Princeton University, NJ 08544-1150
E-mail: rsfive@princeton.edu
Phone: 262-235-8039
EDUCATION:
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
June 2015
Intended Major: Electrical Engineering
Intended Certificates: Applications of Computing (Computer Science)
Other Interests: Epidemiology, Public Policy
Relevant Coursework: (Courses in italics –Fall 2013)
Engineering-Related Coursework
Introductory JAVA programming
Algorithms and Data Structures
Introduction to Logic Design
Electronic Circuit Analysis
Semiconductor Devices, Integrated Circuits, and
Micro-fabrication
Introduction to Programming Systems
Designing Real Systems
Computer Architecture and Organization
Multi-Variable Calculus
Health-Related Coursework
Quantitative Principles in Cell and Molecular Biology
Advanced General Chemistry
Immune Systems: From Molecules to Populations
Public Policy Coursework
Politics in Africa
International Relations of East Asia
Grand Strategy
Emergency Powers, Extra-Constitutionality, and
Regimes of Exception
Homestead High School, Mequon, WI
AP Courses: Calculus BC, Chemistry, Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics
June 2011
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Pixelexx Systems Inc., Chicago, IL
Intern
Developed techniques for spin-coating thin, transparent films of the piezoelectric polymer Polyvinylidene
fluoride (PVDF) for possible application to semiconductor devices for use in bio-sensing, touch sensing, or
acoustic microscopy. Became acquainted with various types of transistors used for detection of biological
molecules such as DNA and associated manufacturing techniques.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Dept. of Electrical Engineering Princeton University
June 2012-Present
Power Usage in Computing Centers
Working with Professor David Wentzlaff to analyze power consumption patterns at large data centers to
determine what configurations of datacenter components and climate settings could minimize power
consumption without impacting performance.
Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Princeton University
Modeling Transmission of the Influenza Virus
June-July 2012
Worked with Dr. Nimalan Arinaminpathy on a project to model the spread of influenza virus from endemic
to non-endemic regions. The goal of the project is to identify a vaccination threshold at which transmission
is mitigated to a level essentially resembling herd immunity.
Blood Center of Wisconsin and Medical College of Wisconsin
2008-2011
Influenza Epidemiology with Dr. Andrea Ferrante
2010-2011
Designed cohort study comparing incidence of 2009H1N1 influenza in groups in the US inoculated against
the A/New Jersey/1976 strain of the virus. Regional Finalist, presented paper at National Young
Epidemiological Scholars competition. (April 2011)
Independent Study in Epidemiology (MIT’s Open Course Ware)
2010-2011
Protein modeling of the immune response to influenza virus – with Dr. Andrea Ferrante 2008-2009
Protein modeling of transcription regulation - with Dr. Sarah Kohler
2009-2010
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Proficient in JAVA, C, Matlab, and Verilog programming languages
Proficient in LTSpice and ModelSim simulation software
Familiar with Python, Isim simulation software and RasMol protein modeling
software
Familiar with basic molecular biology lab techniques
UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES:
Senior Managing Editor, American Foreign Policy Magazine (2012-Present):
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Ensure editing cycle runs on schedule and lead weekly editor meetings
Resolve disputes between editors and writers and conduct a final round of edits at the end of the
cycle;
Provide bi-weekly commentary/analysis of foreign affairs for campus radio station (WPRB)
Assist in planning new initiatives and fundraising.
Write weekly blog posts pertaining to current events in international affairs.
Write in-depth articles on specific foreign affairs issues for the print magazine every 1-2 months.
Prepare brief world news summaries for each print issue.
Engineers Without Borders:
Kenya Project Group- Health and Safety Officer (2012-Present) Traveled to western Kenya to examine
feasibility of expanded rainwater catchment system at local primary school.
Sustainable Engineering And Development Scholar (SEADS) 2011-2012-Attended weekly seminars and
examined sustainability challenges facing engineering development efforts.
Princeton Law And Public Affairs Program: Director of Education and Programming-Organize guest
speakers and faculty discussions for LAPA undergraduate members.
Princeton Public Health Review: National Editor (2013-Present)- Identify and examine national events
impacted by public health, write editorials on these issues as needed.