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{{Short description|Indian-American computer engineer}}
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| name       = Ajay V. Bhatt
| name           = Ajay V. Bhatt
| image       = Ajay Bhatt at Intel ISEF.jpg
| image         = Ajay Bhatt at Intel ISEF.jpg
| caption     = Bhatt at the 2010 [[Intel ISEF|Intel International Science and Engineering Fair]] in [[San Jose, California]]
| caption       = Bhatt at the 2010 [[Intel ISEF|Intel International Science and Engineering Fair]] in [[San Jose, California]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1957|9|6|df=y}}
| birth_date     = 6 September 1957<ref name=OB2159>{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonbusiness.com/articles/69-september-2009/2159-on-the-edge|title=On the edge|publisher=Oregon Business|first=Ben|last=Jacklet|date=September 2009|accessdate=September 23, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091016071215/http://www.oregonbusiness.com//articles//69-september-2009//2159-on-the-edge|archivedate=16 October 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Banglore]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]<ref name=OB2159>{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonbusiness.com/articles/69-september-2009/2159-on-the-edge|title=On the edge|publisher=Oregon Business|first=Ben|last=Jacklet|date=September 2009|accessdate=September 23, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091016071215/http://www.oregonbusiness.com//articles//69-september-2009//2159-on-the-edge|archivedate=16 October 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| occupation     = Chief Client Platform Architect at [[Intel]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/bios/abhatt.htm|accessdate=September 23, 2009|title=Intel Fellow – Ajay V. Bhatt|date=July 22, 2009| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20091104041719/http://www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/bios/abhatt.htm| archivedate= 4 November 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref>
| occupation = Chief Client Platform Architect at [[Intel]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/bios/abhatt.htm|accessdate=September 23, 2009|title=Intel Fellow – Ajay V. Bhatt|date=July 22, 2009| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20091104041719/http://www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/bios/abhatt.htm| archivedate= 4 November 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref>
| education     = [[Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda]],<br />[[City College of New York]]<ref>{{citation|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/co-inventor-usb-ajay-bhatt-952941-2017-01-03|title=The producer of USB is an Indian and he didn't do it for money|work=India Today|date=3 January 2017 }}</ref>
| education   = [[Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda]],<br />[[The City University of New York]]<ref>{{citation|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/co-inventor-usb-ajay-bhatt-952941-2017-01-03|title=The inventor of USB is an Indian and he didn't do it for money|work=India Today}}</ref>
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| known for      = [[Universal Serial Bus]]
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'''Ajay V. Bhatt'''<ref>[http://www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/bios/abhatt.htm Ajay Bhatt: Fellow] at [[Intel Corporation|Intel]]</ref> (born 6 September 1957) is an Indian-born American computer architect who defined and developed several widely used technologies, including [[Universal Serial Bus|USB (Universal Serial Bus)]], [[Accelerated Graphics Port|AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)]], [[PCI Express]], Platform Power Management architecture and various chipset improvements.
'''Ajay V. Bhatt'''<ref>[http://www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/bios/abhatt.htm Ajay Bhatt: Fellow] at [[Intel Corporation|Intel]]</ref> is an [[Indian-American]] computer architect who produced several widely used technologies, including [[Universal Serial Bus|USB (Universal Serial Bus)]], Platform Power Management architecture, and various other chipsets.


After completing his graduation from the [[Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda]], India, Bhatt received his master's degree from [[The City University of New York]], United States. Bhatt joined Intel in 1990 as a senior staff architect on the chipset architecture team in Folsom. He holds one hundred and thirty-two U.S. and international [[patents]], and several others are in various stages of filing. In 1998, 2003 and 2004, Bhatt was nominated to take part in a Distinguished Lecture Series at leading universities in the United States and [[Asia]]. He received an Achievement in Excellence Award for his contribution in PCI Express specification development in 2002.
In January 2025, he was honored with the [[Padma Shri]], India's fourth-highest civilian award, by the [[Government of India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Padma Award Winners 2025 Full List: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri |url=https://www.brutimes.com/news/social/padma-awards-2025-arijit-singh-ajith-kumar-shekhar-kapur-and-late-pankaj-udhas-honored-for-excellence |website=Bru Times News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Padma Awards 2025 announced |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2096285 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>


Intel's Chief I/O architect responsible for the platform and I/O interconnects directions, Bhatt also leads definition and development of the next-generation Client Platform architecture.
== Early life ==
Bhatt completed his Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) in 1980 from the [[Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda]], India and received his master's degree from the [[City College of New York]], United States.<ref>[https://thehindi.in/the-indian-connection-silicon-valley/ "The Indian Connection Silicon Valley"], ''The Hindi Magazine'', 3 June 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2023.</ref>


Intel Fellows are selected for their technical leadership and outstanding contributions to the company and the industry.
== Career ==
Bhatt joined Intel in 1990 as a senior staff architect on the chipset architecture team in [[Folsom, California|Folsom]]. He holds one hundred and thirty-two U.S. and international [[patents]], and several others are in various stages of filing. In 1998, 2003 and 2004, Bhatt was nominated to take part in a Distinguished Lecture Series at leading universities in the United States and Asia. Ajay received an Achievement in Excellence Award for his contribution in PCI Express specification development in 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Asian Awards {{!}} Honouring Asian Excellence {{!}} VIP Asian Awards {{!}} Business Awards {{!}} Asian Business Awards |url=https://www.theasianawards.com/ajay_bhatt.html |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=The Asian Awards}}</ref>


On October 9, 2009, ''[[The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien]]'' did a comedy sketch featuring him that parodied Intel's "Rockstar" commercials.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/conan-obrien-talks-to-the-co-creator-of-usb-on-the-tonight-show/|title=Conan O'Brien talks to the co-creator of USB on The Tonight Show|website=Engadget|language=en|access-date=2019-10-23}}</ref> Ajay Bhatt was featured in the July 2010 issue of [[GQ#International Editions|GQ India]], as one of "The 50 Most Influential Global Indians!"
Intel's Chief I/O architect responsible for the platform and I/O interconnects directions, Bhatt also leads definition and development of the next-generation Client Platform architecture.<ref name=":0" />


In April 2013 he was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Science & Technology Award at [[The Asian Awards]] in London.<ref>[http://bollyspice.com/57703/asian-awards-winners-night-event Winners at the Asian Awards]</ref>
The October 9, 2009 episode of the late night variety/talk show ''[[The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien]]'' included a comedy sketch featuring him that parodied Intel's "Rockstar" commercials.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/conan-obrien-talks-to-the-co-creator-of-usb-on-the-tonight-show/|title=Conan O'Brien talks to the co-creator of USB on The Tonight Show|website=[[Engadget]]|date=10 October 2009 |language=en|access-date=2019-10-23}}</ref>
 
Bhatt was brought greater attention by a 2009 Intel television [[advertisement]] in which he was portrayed by actor [[Sunil Narkar (actor)|Sunil Narkar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/05/intel_ad_campaign_remakes_rese.html|title=Intel ad campaign remakes researchers into rock stars |first=Mark|last= Graves|publisher=[[The Oregonian]]|date=May 9, 2009|accessdate=September 23, 2009}}</ref>


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==
* 2013 winner of the [[European Inventor Award]] in the Non-European countries category<ref name="EPO">{{cite web |last1=Office |first1=European Patent |title=A truly universal connection |url=http://www.epo.org/learning-events/european-inventor/finalists/2013/bhatt/feature.html |website=www.epo.org |accessdate=4 July 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
* Featured in [[GQ India|GQ India's]] July 2010 issue as one of "The 50 Most Influential Global Indians."
* Bhatt rose to global celebrity as the co-inventor of USB through an Intel 2009 TV [[advertisement]], where he was portrayed by actor [[Sunil Narkar (actor)|Sunil Narkar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/05/intel_ad_campaign_remakes_rese.html|title=Intel ad campaign remakes researchers into rock stars |first=Mark|last= Graves|publisher=[[The Oregonian]]|date=May 9, 2009|accessdate=September 23, 2009}}</ref>
* Recipient of The Light of India Award in 2012 for contributions to the advancement of science and technology.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Transforming the PC with new computing experiences (Ajay V Bhatt, Intel Architect Group) |url=https://www.imperial.ac.uk/events/108628/transforming-the-pc-with-new-computing-experiences-ajay-v-bhatt-intel-architect-group/ |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=Imperial College London |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* Winner of the 2013 [[European Inventor Award]] in the Non-European Countries category.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Office |first1=European Patent |title=A truly universal connection |url=http://www.epo.org/learning-events/european-inventor/finalists/2013/bhatt/feature.html |accessdate=4 July 2020 |website=www.epo.org |language=en}}</ref>
* Recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Science & Technology Award at [[The Asian Awards]], London, April 2013.<ref>[http://bollyspice.com/57703/asian-awards-winners-night-event Winners at the Asian Awards]</ref>
* Awarded the [[Padma Shri]] by the Government of India in 2025.<ref name="Full list of Padma Awards 2025">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/full-list-of-padma-awards-2025/article69141094.ece|title=Full list of Padma Awards 2025|date=25 January 2025|access-date=25 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125180026/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/full-list-of-padma-awards-2025/article69141094.ece|archive-date=25 January 2025|work=The Hindu|language=en-IN}}</ref>
 
== Further reading ==
* {{Cite web |last=Sutter |first=John D. |date=2010-02-04 |title=USB inventor is tech's unlikely 'rock star' |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2010/TECH/02/04/ajay.bhatt.usb.inventor/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100206162944/https://edition.cnn.com/2010/TECH/02/04/ajay.bhatt.usb.inventor/index.html |archive-date=2010-02-06 |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=[[CNN.com]]}}
* {{Cite web |last=Glass |first=Nick |last2=Knight |first2=Matthew |date=2013-04-26 |title=How humble USB turned engineer into tech ‘rock star’ |url=https://www.cnn.com/2013/04/26/tech/innovation/usb-intel-billion-seller |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=CNN |language=en}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== Further reading ==
* [http://www.eetimes.com/disruption/profiles/bhatt.jhtml Ajay Bhatt]{{dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} at EETIMES: The Great Minds, Great Ideas Project
* [http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/02/04/ajay.bhatt.usb.inventor/index.html USB inventor is tech's unlikely 'rock star'], By John D. Sutter, February 4, 2010 – Ajay Bhatt on [[CNN]].COM
* [http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/26/tech/innovation/usb-intel-billion-seller How humble USB turned engineer into tech 'rock star'] By Nick Glass and Matthew Knight, CNN


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category|Ajay Bhatt}}
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* {{YouTube|q-8GVi2Fdi4|Intel commercial – Ajay Bhatt}}
*{{YouTube|q-8GVi2Fdi4|Intel commercial – Ajay Bhatt}}
* [https://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/conan-obrien-talks-to-the-co-creator-of-usb-on-the-tonight-show/ Ajay Bhatt Interview with Conan O'Brien]
*[https://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/conan-obrien-talks-to-the-co-creator-of-usb-on-the-tonight-show/ Ajay Bhatt Interview with Conan O'Brien]
* [https://www.flickr.com/photos/gaspar/3520583135/ Photo] at [[Flickr]]
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/gaspar/3520583135/ Photo] at [[Flickr]]
* [http://www.epo.org/learning-events/european-inventor/finalists/2013/bhatt/feature.html Ajay V.Bhatt winner of the European Inventor Award]
*[http://www.epo.org/learning-events/european-inventor/finalists/2013/bhatt/feature.html Ajay V.Bhatt winner of the European Inventor Award]
* {{IMDb name|2357497|Sunil Narkar}}
*{{IMDb name|2357497|Sunil Narkar}}
 
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Latest revision as of 23:21, 28 January 2026


For the politician, see Ajay Bhatt (politician).
Ajay V. Bhatt
Bhatt at the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in San Jose, California
Born6 September 1957[1]
EducationMaharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda,
City College of New York[2]
OccupationChief Client Platform Architect at Intel[3]
Known forUniversal Serial Bus

Ajay V. Bhatt[4] is an Indian-American computer architect who produced several widely used technologies, including USB (Universal Serial Bus), Platform Power Management architecture, and various other chipsets.

In January 2025, he was honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, by the Government of India.[5][6]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Bhatt completed his Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) in 1980 from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India and received his master's degree from the City College of New York, United States.[7]

Career[edit | edit source]

Bhatt joined Intel in 1990 as a senior staff architect on the chipset architecture team in Folsom. He holds one hundred and thirty-two U.S. and international patents, and several others are in various stages of filing. In 1998, 2003 and 2004, Bhatt was nominated to take part in a Distinguished Lecture Series at leading universities in the United States and Asia. Ajay received an Achievement in Excellence Award for his contribution in PCI Express specification development in 2002.[8]

Intel's Chief I/O architect responsible for the platform and I/O interconnects directions, Bhatt also leads definition and development of the next-generation Client Platform architecture.[9]

The October 9, 2009 episode of the late night variety/talk show The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien included a comedy sketch featuring him that parodied Intel's "Rockstar" commercials.[10]

Bhatt was brought greater attention by a 2009 Intel television advertisement in which he was portrayed by actor Sunil Narkar.[11]

Recognition[edit | edit source]

  • Featured in GQ India's July 2010 issue as one of "The 50 Most Influential Global Indians."
  • Recipient of The Light of India Award in 2012 for contributions to the advancement of science and technology.[9]
  • Winner of the 2013 European Inventor Award in the Non-European Countries category.[12]
  • Recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Science & Technology Award at The Asian Awards, London, April 2013.[13]
  • Awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2025.[14]

Further reading[edit | edit source]

  • Sutter, John D. (2010-02-04). "USB inventor is tech's unlikely 'rock star'". CNN.com. Archived from the original on 2010-02-06. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  • Glass, Nick; Knight, Matthew (2013-04-26). "How humble USB turned engineer into tech 'rock star'". CNN. Retrieved 2025-10-22.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Jacklet, Ben (September 2009). "On the edge". Oregon Business. Archived from the original on 16 October 2009. Retrieved September 23, 2009.
  2. ↑ "The producer of USB is an Indian and he didn't do it for money", India Today, 3 January 2017
  3. ↑ "Intel Fellow – Ajay V. Bhatt". July 22, 2009. Archived from the original on 4 November 2009. Retrieved September 23, 2009.
  4. ↑ Ajay Bhatt: Fellow at Intel
  5. ↑ "Padma Award Winners 2025 Full List: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri". Bru Times News.
  6. ↑ "Padma Awards 2025 announced". pib.gov.in.
  7. ↑ "The Indian Connection Silicon Valley", The Hindi Magazine, 3 June 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  8. ↑ "The Asian Awards | Honouring Asian Excellence | VIP Asian Awards | Business Awards | Asian Business Awards". The Asian Awards. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Transforming the PC with new computing experiences (Ajay V Bhatt, Intel Architect Group)". Imperial College London. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
  10. ↑ "Conan O'Brien talks to the co-creator of USB on The Tonight Show". Engadget. 10 October 2009. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
  11. ↑ Graves, Mark (May 9, 2009). "Intel ad campaign remakes researchers into rock stars". The Oregonian. Retrieved September 23, 2009.
  12. ↑ Office, European Patent. "A truly universal connection". www.epo.org. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  13. ↑ Winners at the Asian Awards
  14. ↑ "Full list of Padma Awards 2025". The Hindu. 25 January 2025. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025.

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