Pramod A.

Background

About Pramod A.

Pramod Abichandani received his Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) degree in 2005 from Nirma Institute of Technology, Gujarat University, India, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Drexel University in 2007 and 2011 respectively. His research interests are centered around optimal, multi-dimensional, data-driven decision-making, through the use of techniques from mathematical programming, linear and nonlinear systems theory, statistics, and machine learning. Areas of research include optimal control of robotics systems, data-driven decision making using probability models, embedded systems design for data acquisition and control, and STEM+CS education. Sponsors of his $5M+ research portfolio include the - National Science Foundation (NSF)- National Institutes of Health (NIH)- Office of Naval Research (ONR)- US Army - US Air Force - Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Lab (ATL)- National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)- Wills Eye Hospital Department of Research - Weight Watchers - Mathworks - Drexel ExCITe Center - Newark College of Engineering, and - Drexel University's College of Engineering. On the education front, he works on bringing innovation to the classroom by introducing novel course content, pedagogical methodologies, and evaluation techniques. He is leading research efforts that explore credentialing in engineering education, the scalability of engineering education innovations and technology, and engineering-specific learning theories for data analytics education. He has won several awards for his teaching, including multiple Excellence in Teaching awards both at NJIT and at Drexel University. His active role in STEM/CS/AI education has lead to several high profile invitations to present his innovations including the National Academy of Engineering’s fifth Frontiers of Engineering Education symposium where he presented his Data Science education initiatives.