Dr. Yuvraj Agarwal

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yuvraj Agarwal is an Associate Professor in the Software Societal Systems Department at Carnegie Mellon University. He holds a PhD in Computer Science Engineering from UC San Diego. His research interests encompass the design and development of distributed systems, focusing on building user-focused sensing systems for various applications. He is dedicated to improving usable security and the trustworthiness of Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructures. Agarwal's projects include CoDec: Computational Decarbonization, which aims to facilitate sustainable infrastructure, and Mites, which focuses on creating an end-to-end hardware-software IoT stack. His work also emphasizes enhancing human activity recognition systems through innovative technologies. Agarwal has contributed to numerous papers and conference proceedings, reflecting his commitment to advancing not only academic knowledge but also practical solutions in the realm of computing and societal systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

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.