Madhur Behl
Associate Professor In Computer Science
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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Top SchoolMadhur Behl is an associate professor of computer science at the University of Virginia with 13 years of experience in robotics, autonomous systems, and AI research. He builds algorithms and systems that enable vehicles and robots to "make things go where they need to go" autonomously, translating control theory and optimization into practical robotic behaviors. Prior to his current role he was an assistant professor with joint appointments and co-founded a robotics-focused startup, demonstrating both academic depth and entrepreneurial drive. He holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and a summa cum laude engineering degree from Punjab Engineering College, reflecting strong foundations in electrical and systems engineering. Based in Charlottesville, he combines rigorous theoretical work with hands-on system development and industry collaborations, a blend that frequently pushes research toward deployable autonomy.
13 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Vivek High SchoolB.E., Electronics and electrical Communication Engineering, summa cum laude, B.E., Electronics and electrical Communication Engineering, summa cum laude at Punjab Engineering CollegePhD, Electrical Engineering, PhD, Electrical Engineering at University of Pennsylvania
English
Github Skills (33)
racing7
simulator6
baidu5
ros5
api5
robot5
crossword5
robotics4
simulation4
gazebosim4
machine-learning4
ignition4
csharp4
computer-vision4
deep-learning3
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
linklab-uva/icra-autonomous-racing
Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
Contributions:34 commits, 31 pushes, 1 branch in 7 months
linklab-uva/robotlearning
Apr 2022 - Mar 2025
Contributions:173 pushes, 1 branch in 2 years 11 months
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