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Vikram Iyer

Amazon (United States), University of Washington, University of California Berkeley, Microsoft Research

ORCID iD 0000-0002-3025-7953
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About

I am an assistant professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering My work takes an interdisciplinary approach to connect ideas between different engineering domains and biology to build end-to-end wireless systems that push the boundaries of technology with particular focus on size, weight, and power. This includes technologies for ultra-low power communication using backscatter, insect-scale wireless robots, battery-free sensors, as well as cameras and sensors small enough to ride on the back of live insects like beetles and bumblebees. In 2020 I worked closely with the Washington Department of Agriculture to wirelessly track the invasive "murder" hornets, which resulted in the destruction of the first nest in the US (featured on Discovery). My work has been recognized by a Microsoft Research Fellowship, the Marconi Society Paul Baran Young Scholar award, a AAAS member spotlight, Geekwire's Innovation of the Year Award, and best paper awards.

My research interests are broad and am currently exploring technologies for use in wildlife tracking and conservation, microrobots, and medical devices. I'm also interested in developing novel bio-integrated sensors and building computing platforms with sustainable materials.

Employment

  • Amazon (United States) Visiting Academic
    2024 - Present
  • University of Washington Assistant Professor
    2021 - Present
  • Microsoft Research
    2019 - 2021
  • University of Washington PhD Student
    2015 - 2021

Education

  • University of Washington PhD
    2015 - 2021
  • University of California Berkeley BS
    2011 - 2015

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