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Research engineer at the intersection of mechanics, physics, and artificial intelligence, dedicated to positive societal impact.

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Mastered technologies
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Passion & commitment

Palamanga ONADJA

PhD in Mechanical Engineering — Université de Sherbrooke

Technical Skills

Mechanical Design

  • SolidWorks
  • Fusion 360
  • Autocad

Electronics

  • Multilayer PCB Design
  • Robotics (Gripper Design)
  • LTSpice

Microsystems

  • Cleanroom Microfabrication
  • Resist Spin-Coating
  • Photolithography

Signal Processing

  • Low-Noise Electronics
  • Transimpedance Amplification
  • Synchronous Detection (Lock-in)

Artificial Intelligence and Programming

  • Python
  • C++
  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning

Office Software and Project Management

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • MS Project
  • Notion

Academic Qualifications

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

2024 - Ongoing

Université de Sherbrooke, QC

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

2023

Université de Sherbrooke, QC

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

2019 - 2022

Université Laval, QC

Robotics Specialization

High School Diploma (Series C)

2018

Collèges St-Jean Baptiste de la Salle, Ouagadougou

Graduated with Honors

Scholarships and Awards

3 scholarships

Exemption Scholarship - Inter-Country Agreement - Master's Level

01/2020 – 12/2022

For Academic Excellence

Ministry of Higher Education, Quebec

Exemption Scholarship for Increased Fees - Sherbrooke

09/2023 – 12/2023

For Research

Université de Sherbrooke

Exemption Scholarship - Inter-Country Agreement

01/2020 – 12/2022

For Academic Excellence

Ministry of Higher Education, Quebec

Publications and Conferences

2 publications, 2 conferences

Conferences

SEINAR: Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Week - 1st Edition

2024

Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Week, held in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) — a week of conferences, training, and hackathons bringing together students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals across Africa's AI ecosystem.

Sysdef 2025

2025

International Safety, Security and Defense Synergy Exhibition, in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) — an event bringing together public and private actors in defense, security, and civil protection.

Relevant Professional Experience

6 experiences

Research Assistant

02/2023 – 09/2023

Université de Sherbrooke

Mechanical engineering research focused on mechanical testing and software development.

  • Mechanical testing and programming
  • Android development

Teaching Assistant

09/2022 – 12/2022

Université Laval

Pedagogical support for mechanical engineering students.

  • Student support and troubleshooting
  • Exam grading

Building Mechanical Designer

05/2022 – 11/2023

Bouthillette Parizeau (BPA)

Design of mechanical systems for buildings including equipment sizing and planning.

  • Equipment sizing and control plans
  • Budget estimates and study reports

Research Assistant

02/2022 – 09/2022

Université Laval

Design and development of an innovative robotic gripper.

  • Design of robotic hand fingers with SolidWorks
  • Co-authorship of an article on the work

Designer

11/2021 – 04/2022

SMAK Manutention

Design of custom material handling equipment.

  • Modeling of custom material handling equipment
  • Plans and specifications for hoists, overhead cranes, etc.

Intern

05/2021 – 08/2021

ArcelorMittal Exploitation Minière Canada

Reliability analysis and maintenance planning for mobile equipment.

  • Availability analysis of mobile production equipment
  • Maintenance planning and design of lifting tools

Contact me

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