ECE Mentor Student Spotlight: Jigar Kalpesh Bhatt
March 5, 2025
ECE Mentor Spotlight
Jigar Kalpesh Bhatt
Major: Computer Engineering
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Collierville, TN
What is your favorite part about being a mentor for MSU’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering?
As an ECE mentor, I love interacting and connecting with the students and using my past experiences and knowledge to help them excel.
What makes Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State a good choice for potential students?
ECE at MSU has the resources (faculty, advisors, mentors, and other students) that will help you in becoming a top-tier engineer, and the valuable connections that you make in this department will stick with you forever throughout your personal and professional career.
What ECE class has been your favorite class and why?
My favorite class has been Digital System Design because the class itself was very enjoyable and the material was easy to understand. Additionally, Ms. Moorhead and the other students in the class made a fun environment for learning and growth. The labs for this class were also great and had a lot of hands-on, real-world projects and examples.
What is your favorite part about being an ECE major?
My favorite part about ECE is the community that I have found in this department and the connections I have made with fellow students, faculty, and advisors.
What are some activities or experiences that you have had as part of your major and at MSU?
Undergraduate researcher (Taebi Lab 2023-present), undergraduate researcher (RIS Lab 2023-2024), Supplemental Instructor Leader (Intro to Circuits 2023-present), Bagley Ambassador (2021-present), Tau Beta Pi Honor Society Member, Lambda Sigma Honor Society Alumni, 2024 ECE Wall of Excellence Honoree
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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University consists of 27 faculty members (including seven endowed professors), seven professional staff, and over 700 undergraduate and graduate students, with approximately 100 being at the Ph.D. level. With a research expenditure of over $14.24 million, the department houses the largest High Voltage Laboratory among North American universities.