Hello, I'mMihir Kondapalli
Software Engineering Intern & Academic Researcher
I build digital frameworks, develop simulations, and research innovative technologies at the intersection of machine learning and computational science.
About Me
I'm a Computer Science major at UC Santa Barbara currently working at Teledyne FLIR as a Software Engineering Intern.
As a Regents Scholar and Engineering Honors Student, I've worked with the UCSB Vision Research Lab and the Exoplanet Polarimetry Lab, implementing advanced algorithms, developing high-fidelity simulations, and building robust software.
My research interests include machine learning, simulation, optimization, and computational physics. I enjoy tackling complex problems that bridge the gap between theoretical models and practical applications.
Technical Skills
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
B.S. Computer Science
Regents Scholar, Engineering Honors Program
Work Experience
Software Engineering Intern
Teledyne FLIR • July 2025 - Present
Software Researcher
UCSB Vision Research Lab • April 2025 – June 2025
- Utilized Docker to deploy image algorithms within the BISQUE framework
- Researched optimal image stitching algorithm implementations
Software and Machine Learning Researcher
UCSB Exoplanet Polarimetry Lab • April 2024 – Present
- Built a JAX-based ML framework to analyze protoplanetary disk imagery
- Developed optimization pipelines integrating complex image processing
- Working towards publishing framework to Journal of Open Source Software
Featured Projects
4th & Sim
A full-stack NFL simulation platform with predictive modeling, featuring a React/NextJS frontend, FastAPI backend, and PostgreSQL database. Includes a Pytorch football strategizer that wins ~55% of games. Simulations powered by R, C++, and Python.
GRaTeR Scattered Light Disk Framework
A complex, JAX-based machine learning framework for analyzing and simulating scattered light disks, providing high-fidelity modeling for astrophysics research.
GRaTeR Image App
A web application to simulate and visualize protoplanetary disk images using a custom JAX disk framework, used by multiple research groups.
Fast Radio Bursts - Northwestern CIERA
Explored the connection between FRBs and magnetars using CHIME and LISA data. Applied statistical analysis with Python and Pandas under PhD mentorship at CIERA.
Drought Indemnity Loss - MTF Challenge
Analyzed time-series data regarding potential mitigation factors for the California drought crisis. Wrote and published a 13-page paper to the Journal of Student ResearchWrote and published a 13-page paper to the Journal of Student Research.
Rocket Simulation
An rk4 integration rocket simulator. Simulates burns and orbital transfers. Visualizes flight trajectories. Currently implementing tensorflow agent to control the rocket.
NBA ML
A machine learning model that uses data from the nba_api package to quantify the value of each statistic to the final outcome of a game.
Get In Touch
I'm always open to discussing research opportunities and collaboration on projects. Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below.