His research interests are in computer architecture and operating systems. He builds next-generation computer systems for the cloud and datacenters, as well as embedded devices for brain-machine interfaces. Abhishek is a recipient of the Chancellor's Award for Faculty Excellence in Research from Rutgers, the CV Starr Fellowship from Princeton Neuroscience, the Gordon Wu Prize from Princeton Electrical Engineering, and the British Association Medal for Great Distinction from McGill Electrical and Computer Engineering. He received his PhD from Princeton in 2010, and his Honors B. Eng from McGill in 2005.