Ravi Agarwal, Ph.D.

Ravi Agarwal is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in advanced technology development and research. Currently serving as Director of Advanced Technology Development R&D at Meta since October 2019, Ravi specializes in AI/ML chip co-design, chiplet strategy, and advanced packaging architecture. Previous leadership roles include Chair of EPS – IEEE Electronics Packaging Society, ODSA Chiplet Business Working Group Lead at Open Compute Project Foundation, and Director of Strategy at Intel Corporation. Ravi’s background includes significant contributions in product management, supply chain strategy, and research assistant roles across various institutions, including North Carolina State University and the Indian Institute of Science. Ravi holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and multiple degrees in related fields, demonstrating a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines.