Joined The Citadel Faculty: August 2024
BIO
Dr. Shobhit Aggarwal, a native of Panipat, Haryana, India, embarked on his academic journey at Kurukshetra University, India, where he earned his Bachelor of Technology in 2014. Driven by a deep interest in electronics and communication, he relocated to the United States.
He furthered his studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, earning his Master’s degree in 2018 and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2023. He has received numerous accolades, including several fellowships and a prestigious NSF I-Corp award from the National Science Foundation.
Dr. Aggarwal has served as an Embedded Firmware Engineer in an IoT-based Engineering organization in Charlotte and held a position as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at a Fortune 500 electrical sector corporation in Raleigh.
His passion for teaching and research led him to transition from industry to academia. His research interests span a wide range of topics, including IoT, Wireless Communication, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. He has presented his innovative work at various IEEE international conferences, contributing significantly to the field.
Dr. Aggarwal also serves as the Vice Chair of the IEEE Young Professionals of Charlotte affinity group. He is deeply committed to mentoring and guiding young professionals in their career journey.
Education
B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering, Kurukshetra University, India 2014
M.S. Electrical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2018
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2023
Research Interests
Wireless communications, Embedded systems, Machine learning, and AI.