Nivedita Arora

Research Intern @ MSR at Microsoft

Nivedita Arora is a prominent researcher currently serving as a Graduate Researcher at the Ubicomp Lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research primarily focuses on sustainable computational materials and the Internet of Materials (IoM), where she explores innovative ways to integrate computing into everyday materials that can sense, compute, actuate, and communicate without relying on traditional power sources.

Educational Background

Ph.D. in Computer Science (Ubiquitous Computing) from Georgia Institute of Technology (2016-2020)
Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction from Georgia Institute of Technology (2013-2015)
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Information Technology from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (2008-2012)

Research Focus

Nivedita's work emphasizes the development of battery-free systems and eco-friendly materials, aiming to create devices that are sustainable throughout their lifecycle. Notable projects include:

SATURN: A self-powered flexible acoustic sensor made from everyday materials.
MARS: A system for simultaneous wireless sensing of speech and touch.
VENUS: A low-voltage display powered by ambient light or human energy.

Her dissertation titled Sustainable Interactive Wireless Stickers: From Materials to Devices to Applications has garnered significant recognition, including awards for best papers and posters at major conferences like ACM IMWUT and MobiSys .1 2 3

Professional Experience

Nivedita has held various research positions:

Postdoctoral Researcher at Georgia Tech (2022-2023)
Research Interns at Microsoft Research and Intel, where she worked on low-power sensors and assistive technologies.
She has collaborated with experts across multiple disciplines, including material science and design, to further her research objectives.

Achievements

Nivedita has received several accolades for her contributions to the field:

ACM Gaetano Borriello Outstanding Ubiquitous Computing Student Award (2021)
Outstanding Graduate Research Assistant Award from Georgia Tech's College of Computing (2022)
Recognition in top-tier publications in the fields of ubiquitous computing and human-computer interaction .2 3 4

Nivedita Arora is recognized not only for her innovative research but also for her commitment to sustainability in technology, making her a leading figure in the development of future computing systems.