Summary
Viraj Parimi is a research-driven software engineer and PhD candidate in Computer Science at MIT with a decade of experience bridging robotics, AI, and computational social systems. Currently a Graduate Research Assistant at MIT’s Intelligent Coordination and Logistics Laboratory and part of the NASA HOME STRI, he applies robotics and coordination algorithms to real-world autonomy and logistics challenges. His background includes an MS in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon and undergraduate research roles at PreCog and the Laboratory for Computational Social Systems, giving him a strong foundation in safety-aware, multi-agent systems. Viraj blends rigorous academic research with hands-on implementation, frequently moving ideas from simulation to prototype. Based in Cambridge, MA, he is comfortable collaborating across institutions and disciplines to deliver practical research outcomes. A less obvious strength is his sustained cross-institutional trajectory—navigating top labs at CMU and MIT—which speaks to both adaptability and a track record of impactful research partnerships.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi
Master of Science - MS, Robotics, Master of Science - MS, Robotics at Carnegie Mellon University