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Ram Rajagopal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. He directs the Stanford Sustainable Systems Lab (S3L), where his research focuses on large-scale monitoring, data analytics, and stochastic control of infrastructure networks, particularly power networks. His current research interests include the integration of power systems with renewable energy sources, development of smart distribution systems, and demand-side data analytics. Rajagopal holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, a Master’s in Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including the NSF CAREER Award and multiple fellowships. His contributions extend beyond academia; he has over 30 patents and has advised or co-founded companies in fields related to sensor networks, power systems, and data analytics. Rajagopal is committed to advancing sustainable infrastructure and has a significant impact in his fields of expertise.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Associate Professor in the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
Stanford Global Projects Center • Stanford, CA
oversees academic projects related to global infrastructure.
Stanford University Bits & Watts Lab • Stanford, CA
Research and development of energy systems and data analytics.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.