Dr. Pulkit Grover

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Teaching and researching in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in communication systems and neuroengineering.

Awards

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IEEE Student Paper Award

2010-01-01
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Eli Jury Dissertation Award

2011-01-01
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Leonard G. Abraham Journal Paper Award

2012-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2014-01-01
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Google Research Award

2015-01-01
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Dean's Early Career Fellowship, CMU CIT

2018-01-01
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Chuck Noll Foundation Brain Injury Research Award

2018-01-01
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Joel Rut Spira Excellence in Teaching Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.