Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2025 graduates.
As an electrical engineering and computer systems engineering double major in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, Jayashree Adivarahan pursued every opportunity in her path.
During her time at ASU, Adivarahan was involved in ASU’s Leadership Scholarship Program and the Grand Challenges Scholars Program. She also held multiple leadership and service roles with the Society of Women Engineers and Engineers Without Borders student organizations. Additionally, she supported both the Fulton Schools and the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering as a student ambassador.
Adivarahan, who is also a student in ASU’s Barrett, The Honors College, has earned numerous scholarships and fellowships recognizing her dedication to academics and engagement. She participated in Stanford University’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, was selected to represent ASU as part of the Clinton Global Initiative University program and received the Barrett Gold Standard Award for exemplary execution in her research.
Outside the classroom, Adivarahan gained valuable experience in undergraduate internships with Intel and Northrop Grumman.
She credits Fulton Schools faculty members, including Assistant Professor Houqiang Fu and Associate Professor Ahmed Alkhateeb, with being instrumental in her growth as a student and sparking her research interests. She conducted Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative projects in each of their labs.
“I had the wonderful opportunity to conduct research across multiple semesters in their lab groups along with graduate students,” she says. “These positive research experiences provided me with guidance, foundation and confidence — it is what motivated me to pursue graduate studies.”
While these experiences have connected her with many supportive faculty in labs and programs, she highlights her mother as being most influential in her achievements.
“My undergraduate journey would not have been possible without my mother,” Adivarahan says.
Looking ahead, Adivarahan plans to attend graduate school and hopes to pursue her studies at the University of Southern California starting in the fall.
“I’ve definitely kept all doors open but hope to pursue a career in engineering,” Adivarahan says. “I hope to do work that enhances semiconductor chips and their performance, ultimately expanding the possibilities of what we believe is achievable.”
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