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Nivedita Arora is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern Engineering, focusing on Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science. She completed her PhD in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she also earned her Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction and Bachelor's degree in Information Technology. Nivedita's research extends to the development of innovative soft-electronic devices and circuits that facilitate interaction with environmental signals. Her work emphasizes core principles of embodied systems that ensure functionality and efficiency across various applications, including human-computer interaction, IoT, and robotics. She is known for her interdisciplinary approach that merges engineering, materials science, and computing, seeking to redefine the future of computing through physical embodiment. Nivedita has received significant recognition in her field, including the ACM Dissertation Award and multiple accolades for her contributions to ubiquitous computing and energy harvesting. Her lab, the VAK Embodied System Lab, embodies a vision of integrating technology harmoniously with nature and society, grounded in the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, meaning ‘the world family’.
Northwestern Engineering • Evanston, IL
Teaching and conducting research in the fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science.
Patent related to innovations in self-powered sensors.
Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.