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Pulkit Grover is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) since 2013. He received his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 2010 and holds a B.Tech and M.Tech from IIT Kanpur. His main contributions to the field are in developing and experimentally validating new theories in communication, computing, sensing, and control. His work emphasizes efficient and reliable communication methods and incorporates novel circuit-energy models, developing mathematical tools for information flow analysis. Grover's research particularly emphasizes neuroengineering, focusing on tools for understanding, diagnosing, and treating neurological disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and traumatic brain injuries. Over the years, he has been recognized with several awards, including the IEEE Student Paper Award, the Eli Jury Dissertation Award, and the Dean's Early Career Fellowship from CMU. Grover is actively involved in educational initiatives, having presented tutorials on emerging areas in computing, and has received accolades for his teaching excellence. In his personal time, he enjoys playing the saxophone and spending time with his wife and son.
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
Teaching and researching in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in communication systems and neuroengineering.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.