Hi, I'm Frisela Skendaj,

An Electrical and Electronics Engineer with integrated masters. With 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience, 1 year of academic teaching and a passion for interesting and complex projects, I'm excited to showcase my skills and advance my career in the field of engineering and research.

Location: London, U.K.

Phone: +44 790 908 0198

Email: frisa.skd@gmail.com

Degree: MEng - First-Class (Honours)

Age: 25

Birthday: 2 August, 2000

Skills

Explore my diverse skill-set in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, encompassing areas such as circuit design, programming, troubleshooting, and project management. I bring a strong foundation in both theory and practical application to every endeavor.

Microcontrollers

ESP32, Arduino, 8-bit ATmega2560

(Embedded) Programming

C/C++, Assembly, MySQL

MATLAB

Coding, Simulink, Neural Network Training, Fuzzy Logic Toolbox

Robotics & Electronic Circuits

Electronic Components, Soldering, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters

Control Systems

PID, Fuzzy Logic

AI Algorithms

Linear Regression, Perceptrons, MLPs, RBFs, Pattern Recognition

Probabilities, Statistics & Data Analysis

Probability Theory, NHST, Z-Tests, T-Tests, Sign-Test, Sign-Rank Test, Rank-Sum Test, Pearson & Sperman, 1-tailed & 2-tailed Tests, Linear & Non-Linear Regression

Teaching / Tutoring

Mathematics & Physics, Electrical & Electronics Engineering Modules, Final Project/Dissertation Supervision, KPIs, Marking/Grading

Reporting & Data Representation

MS Office, Origin

AutoCAD

2D Architectural Drawings, Electrical Layouts

Projects

Electrical & Electronics Engineering:

Development of a Biomedical Device with Printed Electronics

Flexible Electronics

ESP32

C/C++

Screen-Printing

Electronic Circuit Design

IoT

Development of a prototype flexible skin-temperature sensor with printed electronics, an ESP32 MCU and a user-friendly wireless interface. The device was implemented using screen-printing technology with thermochromic inks, carbon, and silver materials, designed as a preventive tool for heatstroke and skin cancer.

Robotic Vehicle with Automatic Watering Plant System

C/C++

Arduino UNO & Nano

Robotics

Electronic Circuits

This robotic vehicle uses sensors for autonomous navigation, flowerpot detection, and soil moisture monitoring, activating the plant watering system when needed. An LCD displays real-time moisture levels, and a Bluetooth mobile app allows manual control for the robot's movement and plant watering. Combining autonomous and manual modes, the system offers a flexible and efficient solution for automated plant care.

Development of a Detection System

C/C++

Arduino UNO

MATLAB Simulink

Electronic Circuits

This project involves developing an object detection system using Arduino and Simulink (MATLAB). It integrates hardware and software to detect objects within 10 cm, controlling a servo motor and a LED to execute specific actions. This system offers hands-on experience in hardware programming and serves as a foundation for security applications, showcasing its adaptability for real-world use.

MLP Models for CPU Performance Prediction

MATLAB Coding

Neural Network Training

Linear Regression

MLPs

This project explores the use of Multilayer Perceptrons (MLPs) to predict CPU performance based on system characteristics. Using MATLAB programming and the MATLAB's Neural Network Training tool, the study highlights the advantages of MLPs in capturing non-linear relationships compared to linear models. Key findings reveal that increased RAM consistently improves performance, while cache memory effects are more complex. This study talks about backpropagation through training, validation, and testing of the model and the practical applications of MLPs in performance prediction.

Spam Email Detection System with MLP Neural Networks

MATLAB Coding

Neural Network Training

Pattern Recognition

MLPs

This project involves the design and implementation of a spam email detection system using a Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) neural network. By analyzing email characteristics, the system classifies emails as spam or not spam, achieving validation and testing accuracies of 92.4% and 91.8%, respectively. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of MLPs in Pattern Recognition and the importance of robust data preprocessing and evaluation techniques.

Bioengineering, Statistics & Data Analysis:

Statistical Analysis of Bacterial Growth Dynamics

MATLAB Coding

Statistics

Data Analysis

T-Test

Rank-Sum Test

Pearson Test

Power Analysis

Linear Regression

This project analyses the effects of arginine and urea on bacterial growth using MATLAB-generated data and statistical tests, including t-tests, a Rank-Sum test, and regression analysis. The study found significant differences in growth, with antibiotics inhibiting bacterial proliferation. Power analysis emphasized the importance of larger sample sizes for sensitivity. The regression model offered predictive insights into bacterial growth trends, showcasing the importance of statistical methods in optimizing experimental outcomes.

Modelling and Analysis of Blood Viscosity for Biofluid Dynamics in Capillary Systems

MATLAB Coding

(Bio) Fluid Mechanics

Newtonian & Non-Newtonian Fluids

Power Law Model

Bingham Plastic Model

Casson Model

Weissenberg-Rabinowitsch (WR) Approach

This project investigates blood viscosity characterisation using non-Newtonian models and capillary rheometry data. It demonstrates how haematocrit levels affect viscosity and yield stress, with the Casson model and the Weissenberg-Rabinowitsch (WR) computational approach demonstrating the highest accuracy at higher concentrations, due to the model’s ability to capture shear-thinning behaviour. This study highlights the practical application of advanced rheological models in understanding blood flow dynamics, with implications for medical research and clinical diagnostics.

Human Movement Analysis: Gait and Muscle Force Dynamics

MATLAB Coding

Solid (Bio)Mechanics

Kinematics

Kinetics

Euler Rotation Angular Analysis

Muscle Forces

Gait Cycle Patterns

This project analyses human gait through kinematic and kinetic methods using MATLAB and 3D motion capture data. Ground reaction forces indicated asymmetric loading phases during foot contact. Transformation matrices and Euler rotations calculated intersegmental hip angles, showing cyclic patterns typical of gait mechanics. Muscle force contributions were also estimated by solving moment balance equations, identifying the gluteus maximus as the least involved during the task. This study highlights the importance of accurate modelling and data interpretation for biomechanical applications in predicting movement patterns and muscle contributions for gait assessment and rehabilitation.

Publications

Selected publications to International Conferences.

Papers Submitted in Scientific Conferences:

[1] Frisela Skendaj, Maria-Amalia Mesiri, Guillermo Enrique De la Cruz Karnavas, Aggelos Pilatis, Dimitris Barmpakos, Apostolos Apostolakis, Dimitrios N. Pagonis, Grigorios Kaltsas (2023). Optical Temperature Detection Using Screen-Printed Thermochromic Inks. Micro Nano 10th International Conference, 2-5 Nov. 2023, Athens, Greece.

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[2] Aggelos Pilatis, Guillermo Enrique De la Cruz Karnavas, Frisela Skendaj, Dimitrios N. Pagonis, and Grigoris Kaltsas (2022). Temperature and Strain evaluation of screen-printed Ag and Carbon-based inks on flexible substrates. Micro Nano 9th International Conference, 4-5 Nov. 2022, Xanthi, Greece.

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Posters Submitted in Scientific Conferences:

[1] Frisela Skendaj, Maria-Amalia Mesiri, Guillermo Enrique De la Cruz Karnavas, Aggelos Pilatis, Dimitris Barmpakos, Apostolos Apostolakis, Dimitrios N. Pagonis, Grigorios Kaltsas (2023). Optical Temperature Detection Using Screen-Printed Thermochromic Inks. Micro Nano 10th International Conference, 2-5 Nov. 2023, Athens, Greece.

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[2] Aggelos Pilatis, Frisela Skendaj, Mesiri Marilia, De la Cruz Guillermo, Dimitris Barmpakos, Apostolos Apostolakis, Dimitrios-Nikolaos Pagonis, Grigoris Kaltsas (2023). Optical temperature sensing using thermochromic inks – A fully printed approach. 16th International Symposium on Flexible Organic Electronics (ISFOE23), 3-6 Jul. 2023, Thessaloniki, Greece.

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E-mail Address

frisa.skd@gmail.com

Phone Number

+44 790 908 0198

Location

London, U.K.

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