Dr. Yuvraj Agarwal

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yuvraj Agarwal is an Associate Professor with a Courtesy Appointment at Carnegie Mellon University. He has a distinguished academic background with a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of California at San Diego, an M.S. in Information Computer Science from the University of California at Irvine, and a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Pune University. His research interests lie in the areas of ubiquitous sensing and energy efficiency, focusing on enhancing the capabilities of building systems through advanced sensor technologies. Agarwal leads multiple major research initiatives at CMU's CyLab and has contributed to several ACM conferences, including the CHI 2024 and the USENIX Security Symposium. His work has been recognized in notable publications, including an article in Nature that discusses campus surveillance technologies. His current projects include the Future Enterprise Security Initiative, which funds innovative research proposals across various departments at CMU. Agarwal's commitment to advancing academic knowledge in his field is evident in his ongoing involvement with undergraduate research and international conferences.

Research Interests

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.