Arogyaswami Paulraj is an electrical engineer whose research transformed modern wireless communications. At Stanford University, he developed MIMO technology, a breakthrough that fundamentally changed how wireless networks transmit data at scale. His invention became the backbone of Wi-Fi, 4G, and 5G infrastructure, enabling the high-speed mobile connectivity used by billions worldwide. Paulraj also founded several companies to commercialize his research. Through his work in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship, he helped build the wireless communications ecosystem that underpins the modern digital economy.
