Emmanuel Agu

Emmanuel Agu is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He leads the Clinical AI Research (CARE) Lab and has advised numerous Major Qualifying Projects (MQPs) and Interactive Qualifying Projects (IQPs) focused on mobile computing, wireless networking, and computer graphics. Agu's work bridges academic research with practical applications, including collaborations with industry sponsors like Fidelity and Endicia.

• Current affiliations: Professor, Computer Science Department, WPI
• Research Lab: CARE Lab

Research Interests

His research primarily addresses challenges in wireless networks, mobile graphics optimization, and location-aware systems. Key themes include latency analysis in networked games, signal strength calibration for indoor geolocation, and efficient rendering techniques for resource-constrained devices.

Scientific Awards

• Best MQP in Computer Science Department, 2003-2004 (Locus: Wireless LAN Location Sensing)
• Nominated for Best MQP in Computer Science Department, 2003-2004 (Rendering Structural Colors)

Advising and Collaborations

Agu has mentored over 40 students across interdisciplinary MQPs/IQPs since 2002. Projects include Mobile Social Networking, Financial Computations on the GPU, and Emergency Medical Services Workflow Automation. Collaborations span departments (e.g., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Management and Information Systems) and industry partners.