Wafi Danesh

Wafi Danesh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Programs at SUNY New Paltz, part of the School of Science & Engineering. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Missouri Kansas City (2022). Prior to academia, he served as a Senior Engineer I - Design at Microchip Technology Inc. (2022-2023). His research focuses on hardware security, leveraging machine learning for FPGA Trojan detection and secure 3D IC design. Teaching interests include System-on-Chip Design, Digital Logic Fundamentals, and Computer Architecture.

Education:

• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Missouri Kansas City, 2022

Research Interests: Dr. Danesh explores cutting-edge methods to enhance hardware security, including AI-driven approaches for IoT device protection and thermal management in 3D integrated circuits. His work bridges machine learning and physical hardware vulnerabilities, emphasizing FPGA security and PUF-based solutions for wireless systems.

Publications Trends: His articles span FPGA Trojan detection via NLP and unsupervised learning, thermal challenges in 3D ICs, and neuromorphic computing innovations. Recent work highlights automated security tools and multi-valued computing for energy efficiency.

Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided materials.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grants are mentioned. His professional activities center on research and teaching.