Jason H. Anderson

Professor Jason H. Anderson is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Toronto, affiliated with the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering. He specializes in computer engineering, with a focus on field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and related computer-aided design (CAD) tools.

• BSc in Computer Engineering from the University of Manitoba
• MASc and PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto

His research spans FPGA architecture, circuit design, and CAD tool development. He has contributed to strategic R&D projects through his academic and industry roles.

Scientific awards include multiple Best Paper Awards at IEEE and ACM conferences (2017, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2009), the Xilinx Ross Freeman Award (2000), and teaching accolades such as the Gordon Slemon Award (2012) and several ECE Departmental Teaching Awards (2009-2014). He served as General Chair and Program Chair for leading FPGA conferences.

As Chief Scientific Advisor and Co-Founder of LegUp Computing Inc., he bridges academic research with industry innovation. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario and an active IEEE/ACM member.