Pallavi Dhagat

Pallavi Dhagat is a Professor and Dean's Professor in the College of Engineering at Oregon State University, specializing in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. She leads the Applied Magnetics Lab and holds a D.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Washington University, St. Louis (1999) and an MBA from Oregon State University (2010). Her research focuses on advanced magnetic materials, biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles, and magneto-acoustic signal processing technologies. She previously worked at Seagate Technology, contributing to perpendicular recording technology development.

Education Background:

• D.Sc., Electrical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, 1999
• M.S., Electrical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, 1996
• B.E. (Honors), Electrical Engineering, Birla Institute of Tech. and Science, Pilani, India, 1993
• MBA, Oregon State University, 2010

Research Interests: Dr. Dhagat pioneers 3D printed magnetic materials, biomedical imaging/sensing with magnetic nanoparticles, and novel data storage devices leveraging spin-wave and acoustic-wave interactions. Her work includes developing advanced magnetic measurement techniques and applying magnetic hyperthermia for cancer treatment. Recent research explores magnetoelastic hybrid devices and graphene-based spintronics.

Publications Overview: Her articles span magneto-acoustic device design (2023–2025), nanoparticle synthesis for hyperthermia (2020–2022), and foundational studies in spin-wave dynamics (2015–2024). Key themes include material characterization, device integration, and biomedical applications.

Awards: Recipient of the NSF CAREER Award (2007) for innovative research in surface acoustic wave technologies.

Advising & Labs: As faculty advisor for the Applied Magnetics Lab, she mentors students in cutting-edge projects. No specific grants listed in the provided text, but her work aligns with NSF-funded initiatives.