About

I study how teams of robots can make good decisions with imperfect information.

I am a PhD student in Computer Science at the University of Georgia, advised by Dr. Ramviyas Parasuraman in the Heterogeneous Robotics (HeRo) Lab.

Swaraj Nistane

My path

My work focuses on distributed planning and control for multi-UAV systems, particularly coverage, tracking, and informative path planning. I am interested in methods that are theoretically grounded, computationally practical, and ready to be tested beyond simulation.

I earned a BS–MS in Physics from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal. My master’s work explored autonomous underwater-vehicle guidance for target tracking, building a bridge from dynamics and control to my current research in multi-robot autonomy.

Today, I investigate how aerial robot teams can balance competing needs: exploring large areas, taking high-quality measurements, coordinating with limited communication, and operating safely around one another.

Education

Academic background

2024–present

PhD in Computer Science

University of Georgia · Heterogeneous Robotics Lab

Completed 2023

BS–MS in Physics

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal