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Snorre Aunet is a Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), with additional roles as an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo. His academic career spans institutions in Norway, Germany, and the USA, including sabbaticals at Bielefeld University and University of California, San Diego. Education: Electronics Engineering (Trondheim Technical College, 1987), Informatics (UiO, 1993), and Physical Electronics (NTNU, 2002) Research Focus Dr. Aunet specializes in ultra-low-power mixed-signal integrated circuits and nanoscale CMOS technologies . His work includes innovative MEMS transducer designs for energy harvesting, digital IC development, and robust circuit solutions for emerging semiconductor challenges. Recent Publications His recent contributions include advancements in MEMS technology for sustainable energy systems, editorial leadership at NorCAS conferences, and policy discussions on the European Chips Act. These reflect expertise in both cutting-edge design and strategic technology development. Scientific Recognition 2019: Elected to Norwegian Academy of Technical Sciences (NTVA) 2015: Best Paper Award at Asia Symposium on Quality Electronic Design 2006: IEEE Senior Member (Electron Devices Society) 2003: Best Poster Award at Int'l Conf. on Evolvable Systems Leadership & Grants He has chaired multiple IEEE conferences and contributed to projects like Robust Ultra-Low-Power Circuits for Nano-Scale CMOS (NTNU/University of Paderborn). His career combines academic leadership with industry collaboration through Nordic Semiconductor and international research councils.

• Microelectronics
• Analog/Digital Circuit Design
• Ultra Low Power Circuits
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Carsten Wulff is Associate Professor at NTNU's Department of Electronic Systems, focusing on analog CMOS design automation and circuit compilers. Research: Develops software tools for automated analog IC design, including ciccreator—an open-source compiler for generating custom integrated circuits. Aims to simplify analog design workflows through programmable frameworks. Teaching: Leads courses in Advanced Integrated Circuits (AIC) with public lecture notes and YouTube resources. Current focus includes Python-based circuit design tools.

• Analog CMOS Design
• Circuit Design Automation
• Integrated Circuit Compilers
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Dag Trygve Eckhoff Wisland is a Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, affiliated with the Research Group for Nanoelectronic Systems. His research focuses on advanced electronic systems, biomedical sensors, and microwave engineering with applications in medical diagnostics and nanotechnology. Key research interests include nanoelectronics, integrated circuits design, biomedical signal processing, and the development of low-power embedded systems. His work spans topics like CMOS circuit design, radar systems-on-chip, and microwave dielectric sensors for transcutaneous monitoring. Recent publications emphasize differential probing analysis for biomedical applications, 3D-printed microwave absorbers, and secure countermeasures against side-channel attacks in CMOS logic. His contributions also include innovations in impulse radar imaging and low-power analog circuit design.

• Nanoelectronics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Microwave Systems
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Yngvar Berg is a Professor at the University of Oslo's Department of Informatics, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and the Nanoelectronics (NANO) research group. His work focuses on nanoelectronic systems, low-voltage CMOS circuit design, and educational technology. He holds a formal title of Professor and is based at Ole-Johan Dahls hus in Oslo. His research emphasizes analog and digital circuit design for ultra-low voltage applications, including floating-gate amplifiers, MEMS sensors, and energy-efficient systems. He has contributed to advancements in sensor front-ends, oscillator stability, and bidirectional transducer interfaces. Recent work also explores peer assessment methodologies in computer science education, emphasizing formative feedback and gamification for student engagement. Berg's publications span IEEE conferences (ICNSC, NEWCAS, ISMVL) and journals like Electronics and Sensors . His technical contributions include innovations in semi-floating gate amplifiers, Q-loading for particulate matter sensors, and curriculum design for first-year engineering students. His professional affiliations include the IEEE, and he actively collaborates with researchers like Mehdi Azadmehr and Omid Mirmotahari. Current research themes include bionanoprotonics, low-power CMOS integration, and technology-enhanced learning environments.

• Nanoelectronics
• Bionanoprotonics
• Low-Voltage CMOS Circuits
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Trond Ytterdal is a Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. His research focuses on analog integrated circuits, mixed-signal systems, and nanoscale transistor modeling for THz applications. Fields of Interest: Analog circuit design, THz technology, and semiconductor device modeling. Affiliation: Centre for Innovative Ultrasound Solutions (CIUS), NTNU. Research Trends: Over the past five years, Ytterdal’s work has centered on ultra-low-voltage circuits (e.g., sub-100mV designs), THz spectrometers using TeraFET and GNRFET technologies, and noise/power optimization in nanoscale devices. His publications also explore memristor crossbar arrays, Josephson junction integration, and energy-efficient memory systems. Scientific Recognition: Senior Member of IEEE Member of The Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences Collaborations: Regularly co-authors with researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and industry experts in semiconductor modeling.

• Analog Integrated Circuit Design
• Behavioral Modeling of Mixed-Signal Systems
• Nanoscale Transistor Modeling
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Sigbjørn Næss is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo's Department of Informatics, specializing in nanoelectronic systems. His research focuses on low-power CMOS analog design and spatial mapping techniques. His pioneering work in low-power analog signal processing explores energy-efficient computing paradigms through spatial mapping approaches. Teaching includes the INF 1411 course on fundamental concepts in nanoelectronics and analog design. While publication records show foundational contributions to low-power CMOS design, current research directions appear focused on advancing nanoelectronic systems for energy-constrained applications.

• Nanoelectronics
• CMOS Analog Design
• Low-Power Computing
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Snorre Aunet is a Professor II in the Department of Informatics at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. He is a key member of the Nanoelectronics Systems Research Group and contributes to the 4DSpace project. His academic background includes a Dr. ing. from NTNU (2002) and a cand. scient. from the University of Oslo (1993). His research focuses on ultra-low-voltage and low-power mixed-signal circuits , particularly in subthreshold operation, with applications in IoT, space systems, and energy harvesting. He specializes in radiation-hardened (radhard) and defect-tolerant architectures, leveraging advanced semiconductor technologies like 22nm and 28nm FDSOI. His work integrates circuit design, microarchitecture, and reliability under extreme conditions such as radiation exposure and process variation. The recent trend in his publications shows a strong emphasis on energy-efficient VLSI design , including SRAM cells, adders, level shifters, and flip-flops operating in subthreshold regimes. He has also expanded into MEMS-based energy harvesting and hardware security, demonstrating a broad and evolving research portfolio. His collaborations span institutions and involve both theoretical modeling and practical implementation. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Snorre Aunet has supervised multiple students, including Somayeh Hossein Zadeh, Even Låte, and Ali Asghar Vatanjou, whose names appear as co-authors on several publications. He is involved in the 4DSpace research project, indicating active grant funding and leadership in space-related electronics research. His advising style appears collaborative, with students contributing to high-impact journals and conferences. Labs and Teams: He is a core member of the Nanoelectronics (NANO) research group at the Department of Informatics, which focuses on next-generation electronic systems. This group is engaged in cutting-edge research in nanoscale circuits, low-power design, and robust computing architectures.

• Ultra-low-voltage circuits
• Low-power CMOS design
• Subthreshold electronics
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Philipp Dominik Häfliger is a Professor at the Nanoelectronics Systems Research Group within the Department of Informatics at the University of Oslo. His research spans biomedical circuits, neuromorphic systems, and advanced CMOS technologies. He has held key teaching roles in courses like Microelectronics Essentials and Analog Microelectronics . Research Interests : Smart sensor interfaces 3D CMOS systems Biomedical circuits and systems Space probe instrumentation Neuromorphic electronics Machine learning hardware Supervision : Häfliger has mentored numerous PhD and Master’s students, including Tonny Nguyen Duc Do (industry PhD with Sony), Candice Quinn , Steffen Nøvik , and Keith Finlayson . His alumni include researchers now at CERN, Texas Instruments, and Nordic Semiconductor. Labs & Projects : He leads research within the 4DSpace strategic initiative and contributes to projects like PHOTOSENSE and CHIP (Organ on Chip and Nano Devices). His group focuses on nanoelectronics applications in biomedical and space instrumentation.

• Nanoelectronics
• Neuromorphic Systems
• Biomedical Circuits and Systems
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Jørgen Andreas Michaelsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo. He is affiliated with the Nanoelectronics (NANO) research group. His research focuses on nanoelectronic systems, analog and digital circuit design, radar systems, wireless sensor networks, and multimedia networking. He holds a Cand.Scient. (Master's equivalent) in Informatics from the University of Oslo, as evidenced by his 2006 thesis titled Suppression of ΔΣ DAC Quantisation Noise by Bandwidth Adaptation . His recent work (2017) includes low-power radar SoC designs for non-contact vital signs detection. Earlier contributions span topics like VCO linearization for ADCs (2013), low-power sensor interfacing (2011), and multimedia streaming optimization (2006–2007). His publications often appear in top-tier conferences such as IEEE ISSCC, NEWCAS, and Norchip, reflecting expertise in both hardware and system-level design. Michaelsen collaborates extensively with industry partners and colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, bridging nanoelectronics with practical applications in healthcare monitoring and wireless communication. His work emphasizes energy-efficient, high-performance circuit solutions for emerging technologies.

• Nanoelectronics
• Analog and Digital Circuits
• Signal Processing
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Francesco Piro is an Early Stage Researcher (ESR 12) at CERN, affiliated with the STREAM project's Work Package 4 (Validation and Qualification). As a member of the ATLAS design group, his work focuses on analog and mixed-signal circuit design for monolithic CMOS sensors used in particle detectors and accelerator beam monitoring. Host Institution: CERN Education: BSc and MSc in Electronics Engineering from University of Naples Federico II (IT), Master Thesis at University of Geneva (Département de Physique Nucléaire et Corpusculaire) His research interests center on radiation-hard electronics and semiconductor detector development, particularly for high-energy physics applications. His work bridges circuit design and sensor characterization through laboratory measurements and testbeam experiments, aiming to optimize performance while reducing costs via industrial CMOS processes. The article he co-authored demonstrates his focus on CMOS sensor innovation for tracking particles in high-luminosity environments, with potential applications in medical imaging and digital cameras. This aligns with his broader expertise in ASIC development and device physics. Francesco collaborates internationally at CERN and contributes to advancing pixel detector technology. His spare time activities include swimming, sailing, and spearfishing, reflecting his passion for marine environments.

• Electronic mixed signal design
• ASIC development and validation
• Particle physics
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