Lakshmi Raju received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering, M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech. She also received the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship during her graduate degree program. After her Ph.D., she joined Georgia Tech as a faculty member, and Director of Student Engagement and Well-Being in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
As the ECE Director of SEWB, Dr. Raju works to foster a diverse, collaborative, and supportive environment in the School of ECE.
- Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022
- M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019
- B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2017
Dr. Raju’s research focuses on improving engineering programs through data‑driven approaches that enhance student learning and overall academic experience. Her work examines patterns in student pathways, measures engagement within electrical and computer engineering, and identifies strategies that support student success. She also investigates professional development models, such as graduate teaching fellowships, to better prepare future engineers.
Dr. Raju’s teaching interests span foundational areas of electrical and computer engineering. She teaches courses in digital logic, embedded systems, and a major discovery course that introduces students to the field while preparing them for academic and industry pathways. Beyond technical instruction, she is deeply committed to supporting students’ professional development. Her teaching emphasizes analytical thinking, hands‑on problem‑solving, and broader career readiness for both undergraduate and graduate students.
- J. Rohde, L. Raju, E. Moore, “Tracking Shifts in Major and Concentration Combinations…,” FIE 2025.
- L. Raju, “Utilizing Engagement Survey to Improve ECE Equity and Culture,” ASEE 2025.
- A. Holcomb, J. Rohde, L. Raju, “Redefining first‑year engineering education…,” ASEE 2023.
- L. Raju et al., “Photonic upconversion maximization…,” SPIE Photonics West 2023.
- A.S. Kim et al., “Tailored Dispersion of Spectro‑Temporal Dynamics…,” Advanced Science 10(8), 2023.