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Rohit Negi is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), affiliated with the College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. (2000) and M.S. (1996) in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, and a B.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (1995). His research focuses on wireless communications, networking, information theory, and cyberphysical systems, with emphasis on ad hoc networks, sensor networks, and power systems.
Key roles include leading research on capacity of ultra-wideband (UWB) networks and joint optimization frameworks for physical/MAC/network layers. He has advised numerous Ph.D. and M.S. students, with notable alumni in industry (e.g., Qualcomm, Samsung) and academia (e.g., University of Florida).
Research sponsors include NSF (including a Career Award), Texas Instruments, and industry partnerships. He has published extensively in IEEE journals/conferences, focusing on scheduling algorithms, secure communication, and power systems optimization. Notable awards include a 2012 IEEE Smart GridComm Best Paper Award and the President of India Gold Medal (1995).
Teaching contributions include developing courses like 18-450 (Digital Wireless Communications) and co-designing the Intel Instructional Wireless Lab. His professional activities include editorial roles for IEEE Transactions and NSF review panels.
Current research explores cyberphysical systems, smart grid state estimation, and reconfigurable RF-FPGA systems. Collaborations span disciplines like machine learning and network science, reflecting his holistic approach to engineering challenges.
