Dr. Ram Rajagopal

Associate Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Associate Professor in the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Electrical Engineering.

Co-Academic Director

— Present

Stanford Global Projects Center • Stanford, CA

oversees academic projects related to global infrastructure.

Director/Founding Researcher

— Present

Stanford University Bits & Watts Lab • Stanford, CA

Research and development of energy systems and data analytics.

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

Courses

CEE 322 CEE 272R ENERGY 272R CEE 272T EE 292T CEE 272M CEE 399 ENVRES 398 CEE 198 ENVRES 399 CEE 199L CEE 299L CEE 299 CEE 398 EE 391 EE 390 CEE 199H CEE 199 CME 263 EE 263 CEE 272T

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.