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• Microelectronics
• Analog/RF/Mixed-Signal Circuits
• Digital Integrated Circuits
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Dr. Vishnu Unnikrishnan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Tampere University, within the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences. His research focuses on energy-efficient high-performance analog/digital/RF integrated circuits and systems in nanometer-scale CMOS technologies. Key areas include time-based data conversion, high-speed serial links, and 5G/6G wireless transceivers. He leads research on analog interfaces using digital/switch components and collaborates with the SoC Hub ecosystem to bridge academic and industrial interests in system-on-chip design. He has secured significant funding, including an EU Marie Curie ITN grant (SMArT) worth €818k and an Academy of Finland Project (2021) of €821k. His work spans over 40 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing innovations in time-based ADCs, beamforming receivers, and RF system design. Dr. Unnikrishnan actively supervises doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, offers paid master's theses and summer jobs in IC design, and collaborates with industry through the SoC Hub. His research aims to advance cross-technology portable analog interfaces and high-performance mixed-signal systems.

Taylor BartonView profile

Associate Professor

• Electromagnetics
• RF Engineering
• Microwave Engineering
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Taylor Barton is an Associate Professor and Lockheed Martin Faculty Fellow at the University of Colorado's Department of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering. His research focuses on electromagnetics, RF/microwave engineering, and integrated circuits, with an emphasis on power amplifier design, GaN-based systems, and high-frequency electronics. He leads a lab conducting cutting-edge work in antenna integration, nonlinear circuit analysis, and energy-efficient RF solutions. His contributions include innovations in load modulation techniques, multi-band amplifier architectures, and superconducting frequency conversion. Barton's work intersects with applications in 5G communications, aerospace systems, and wireless power transfer. His research interests span RF power amplification, semiconductor device modeling, and high-efficiency transmitter design. Notable areas include GaN MMICs, outphasing architectures, and adaptive impedance matching networks. Recent projects explore kinetic inductance-based frequency conversion and compact charge digitizer systems for beam monitoring. Publications highlight advancements in wideband amplifiers, thermal sensor integration in GaN circuits, and novel methods for distortion reduction. His work frequently addresses trade-offs between power efficiency, bandwidth, and linearity in modern RF systems. Barton collaborates with industry partners like Lockheed Martin to bridge academic research with practical aerospace and defense applications. His lab website showcases ongoing projects in reconfigurable RF components and multi-functional microwave systems.

• Integrated Circuits
• Wireless Communications
• CMOS
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Jussi Ryynänen is a Professor and Dean at Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering, leading the Electronic Circuit Design (ECD) unit within the Department of Micro and Nanosciences. His research focuses on integrated circuits, wireless transceivers, and millimeter-wave systems, with a strong emphasis on RF, analog, and digital IC design. The ECD unit is internationally recognized for its work in nanoscale IC technologies and advanced measurement infrastructure. Key research areas include time-based integrated circuits, beam-steering/MIMO systems, antenna-IC co-design, and RF DAC/ADC development. His work combines cutting-edge semiconductor technologies with innovative circuit architectures for high-speed communication and sensor applications. The group maintains extensive collaborations and funding networks supporting its interdisciplinary projects. Ryynänen's research has been honored with awards such as the ECCTD Best Student Paper (2015), Crowncom Student Award (2011), and a best paper at the Advances in Cognitive Radio Conference (2012). His group actively publishes in top-tier venues like IEEE Transactions on VLSI Systems and IEEE Access, addressing challenges in mmWave circuits, neural network accelerators, and reconfigurable DSP hardware. Current projects span automated design frameworks for analog circuits, passive CMOS circulators for nonreciprocal systems, and energy-efficient signal processing architectures for 5G/6G transmitters. His work bridges fundamental circuit theory with practical implementations for next-generation communication systems.

Neil BuchananView profile

Professor

• Antenna Design
• Wireless Power Transfer
• Space Applications
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Dr Neil Buchanan is a Reader in the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science at Queen's University Belfast. He is affiliated with the Wireless Communication Systems Institute and ECIT (Institute of Electronics, Communications & Information Technology). His research focuses on advanced antenna systems, wireless power transfer, space communication technologies, healthcare sensors, and high-efficiency RF circuits. Buchanan leads major projects such as R-NGIN (Next Generation Information Networks) and has pioneered innovations in retrodirective arrays, self-steered antennas, and satellite communication systems. He has secured £multi-million grants and holds 8 awards including the Belfast Business Top 50 Award (2012) and ESA Young Antenna Engineer Prize (2010). His research group collaborates globally, with recent work on microwave energy beaming for space-based solar farms, anti-plagiarism remote labs, and AI-resistant educational tools. Buchanan advises two PhD students and actively engages in public outreach via BBC and RTE media appearances on topics like space energy and wireless power. Key Projects: R-NGIN (2023-present), Wireless Power Transfer (2018-2023), FlisH Satellite Dish (2011-2014) Notable Awards: ESA Young Antenna Engineer Prize, Mobile World Scholar Gold Award Media Expertise: Featured in BBC Radio Ulster, RTE Futureville, and BelfastLive on solar farms and space energy Buchanan's work bridges academia and industry through innovations like hybrid delay-locked loops for satellite systems and novel RFID transceivers for healthcare applications. His lab hosts cutting-edge research in 5G/6G antenna design, beamforming techniques, and phased array systems.

Marko KosunenView profile

Associate Professor

• Microelectronics
• VLSI Design
• Analog-to-Digital Converters
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Marko Kosunen is an Associate Professor at Aalto University's Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering. He holds M.Sc., Lic.Sc., and D.Sc. (Tech.) degrees from Helsinki University of Technology (now part of Aalto University), completed in 1998, 2001, and 2006, respectively. He served as a visiting scholar at the Berkeley Wireless Research Center, UC Berkeley (2017–2019), supported by a Marie Sklodowska-Curie EU grant. He co-chairs Microelectronics Finland, a collaborative body linking academia and industry in microelectronics research and education. His research focuses on programmatic circuit design methodologies, digital-intensive time-based data converters, transceiver circuits, and RISC-V-based microprocessor implementations with DSP accelerators. He has authored/co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers and holds multiple patents. His work spans VLSI systems, RF IC design, and energy-efficient signal processing architectures. Recent articles highlight advancements in automated comparator design frameworks, 5G transmitter hardware, and neural network accelerators. His contributions often bridge theoretical design methodologies with practical applications in wireless communication and AI hardware. Dr. Kosunen actively collaborates with industry partners, evidenced by his role in Microelectronics Finland and co-authored works addressing real-world challenges like 5G transceiver efficiency and in-sensor neural processing.

Koen BuismanView profile

Associate Professor

• Microwave Electronics
• Millimeter-Wave Technology
• Nonlinear Device Characterization
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Koen Buisman is an Associate Professor in microwave and millimeter-wave electronics at the University of Surrey's Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), part of the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. He leads the Nonlinear Microwave Measurement and Modeling Laboratories (n3m labs). Previously, he held roles at Delft University of Technology (2004–2014) and Chalmers University of Technology (2014–2020), where he worked as an Assistant Professor in the Microwave Electronics Laboratory. His research focuses on nonlinear device characterization, multi-physics measurements, and technology optimization for high-frequency electronics. Dr. Buisman earned his PhD from Delft University of Technology in 2011. His work emphasizes practical applications of advanced measurement techniques, including load-pull emulation, thermal analysis, and millimeter-wave system design. He has contributed to advancements in power amplifier efficiency, MIMO testbed calibration, and adaptive antenna systems. His recent publications explore topics such as W-band receiver design, temperature-dependent amplifier characterization, and nonlinear distortion mitigation in millimeter-wave communications. His research bridges theoretical models with experimental validation, leveraging cutting-edge tools like the Chalmers mm-wave MIMO testbed (MATE) and electrothermal simulation frameworks. Dr. Buisman’s n3m labs specialize in developing measurement methodologies for nonlinear devices and multi-physical phenomena, supporting innovations in 5G and beyond-5G technologies. His work is published in top-tier journals like IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques and IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation.

• Signal Processing
• Radio Frequency Engineering
• 5G Communication Systems
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Dhanashree Boopathy is a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering. She works within the Marko Kosunen Group, focusing on advanced signal processing and hardware design for next-generation radio transmitters. Her research interests include: Radio frequency (RF) hardware design 5G and beyond communication systems Reconfigurable digital signal processing (DSP) architectures Time-to-digital conversion techniques Transmitter calibration methods Hardware acceleration for wireless systems Recent publications highlight her contributions to outphasing transmitters, pre-distortion techniques, and reconfigurable DSP hardware generators. She collaborates with researchers across Finland on high-frequency communication systems.

Patricia DesgreysView profile

Professor

• Analog and Mixed Signal (AMS) Circuit Design
• Cognitive Radio Systems
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Patricia Desgreys is a full professor at Institut Polytechnique de Paris , where she leads the Communication Circuits and Systems (C2S) research team within the Laboratory of Information Processing and Communication (LTCI) . Her work spans analog and mixed-signal (AMS) circuit design, cognitive radio systems, and digitally enhanced mixed-signal architectures for IoT and cyber-physical systems. Agrégation in Applied Physics, École Normale Supérieure de Cachan M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Microelectronics, University of Bordeaux (1995-1999) Her research focuses on AMS circuit design from transistor to architectural levels, including software-defined radio , cognitive radio , and neural-inspired analog-to-feature converters . She has contributed to digital predistortion techniques for power amplifiers, compressive sampling for astrophysical signals, and leadless pacemaker communication channels . Her 150+ publications highlight advancements in wireless systems, biomedical sensors, and 5G infrastructure. Recent work (2024) explores AI-driven analog design and 75 years of circuits innovation in IEEE Transactions. She has graduated 16 PhD students and co-authored the book Digitally Enhanced Mixed Signal Systems (IET, 2019). Her leadership includes Technical Program Chair roles at IEEE PRIME (2019), ICECS (2016), and NEWCAS (2012-2013), plus editorial work for IEEE TCAS-II special issues (2018-2019). She directs the ICS Master’s program (Institut Polytechnique de Paris/Paris-Saclay University) and teaches advanced electronics at SJTU-ParisTech in Shanghai . Her patents include signal sampling circuits and power amplifier linearization techniques.

John DooleyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Digital Signal Processing
• Spectrally Efficient Modulation Schemes
• High-Frequency Circuits
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John Dooley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University , Ireland. He also serves as the Programme Director for the BE/ME Electronic Engineering program. He is a Principal Investigator on the ORCHESTRA-6G project, funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), and a Funded Investigator in the SFI CONNECT Centre for Telecommunications and the SFI ADVANCE Centre for Research Training . Education: Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering, University College Dublin, 2008 Research Focus: Dr. Dooley’s research spans digital signal processing , spectrally efficient modulation schemes , and applications to high-frequency circuits . His work has significantly impacted power efficiency optimization in wireless communication devices and networks, particularly in digital compensation techniques for mmWave terrestrial and satellite systems . His recent focus includes 6G wireless technologies and next-generation modulation techniques . Publications Trends: His research output reflects a strong emphasis on nonlinear system modeling , power amplifier linearization , and digital predistortion techniques . The articles span from RF circuit design to system-level optimization in wireless communications, with a clear trajectory toward 5G and 6G applications . Grants & Affiliations: Principal Investigator, ORCHESTRA-6G , SFI Frontiers for the Future Grant Funded Investigator, SFI CONNECT Centre for Telecommunications Funded Investigator, SFI ADVANCE Centre for Research Training Labs & Teams: Dr. Dooley is affiliated with the Hamilton Institute at Maynooth University, a multidisciplinary research institute focused on applied mathematics and communications systems. His work also intersects with the Radiospace research group, which explores advanced wireless technologies.

Meerten VersluisView profile

Research Fellow

• Antenna Engineering
• Millimeter Wave Technology
• RF Systems
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Meerten Versluis is a Research Fellow at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering and the Electromagnetics Antenna Systems Lab. He obtained his BSc (2017) and MSc (2019) in Electrical Engineering from TU/e, specializing in antenna systems and RF technology. His research focuses on co-designing mmWave amplifiers and antennas for sustainable beyond-5G/6G mobile communications. Key areas include: Millimeter-wave outphasing techniques Antenna-in-package integration Focal plane array reconfigurability Energy-efficient RF frontends This work addresses challenges in communication bandwidth, signal reliability, and energy sustainability. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on mmWave antenna systems, particularly exploring beam reconfigurability, radiated spectrum optimization, and antenna-in-package solutions for next-generation networks. The research consistently intersects electromagnetic theory, RF hardware design, and wireless infrastructure innovation. He contributes to the INNOSTAR project (2022-2025) as a team member, developing advanced electromagnetic systems. As part of the EM Antenna Systems Lab, he collaborates on cutting-edge RF technologies and antenna design methodologies.

Mustafa Berke YeltenView profile

Associate Professor

• Analog Circuit Design
• Semiconductors
• MEMS and Microsystem Technologies
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Berke Yelten is an Associate Professor at the Electronics and Communication Engineering Department , Istanbul Technical University , specializing in Analog Circuit Design , Semiconductors , and MEMS Technologies . With a PhD from North Carolina State University (2008), he has held academic roles since 2015 and served as Deputy Head of Department (2020) and Vice Dean (2018-2020). His research focuses on Cryogenic Electronics , Integrated Circuit Reliability , and Biomedical Device Design , particularly for Wireless Capsule Endoscopy . He has developed Low-Noise Amplifiers , Power Amplifiers , and MEMS Actuators with applications in Space Electronics and Medical Imaging . Recent publications highlight his work on LSTM-Based Transistor Reliability , 3D-Printed Medical Actuators , and Machine Learning Applications in analog circuit modeling. His projects include TÜBİTAK and BAP -funded initiatives for Cryogenic Communication Systems and Optical Sensor Development . Scientific Awards ITU Academic Performance Award (2023) ITU Academic Performance Award (2022) Key Collaborations IEEE Senior Member (2003-present) Co-editor, IEEE Transactions on Device and Materials Reliability

Adil KoukabView profile

Lecturer

• Analog Circuit Design
• RF Systems
• Mixed-Signal ICs
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Adil Koukab is a Lecturer and Scientific Collaborator at EPFL's School of Engineering (STI), affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering (GR-SCI-IEL). He holds teaching roles in multiple EPFL programs, including SEL and SMT teaching units. His research focuses on analog, RF, and mixed-signal IC design, EDA development, and radiation-hardened electronics. He has supervised over 30 M.S. projects and co-supervised several PhDs. Education: M.S. and Ph.D. from Supélec and Metz University. He has been at EPFL since 2000, contributing to teaching four magistral courses and six labs annually for over 400 students across three institutes. He is also a faculty representative in the STI council and the EPFL teaching council. Research Interests: Design and modeling of analog/RF/mixed-signal ICs, radiation effects in CMOS, and EDA tool development. His work addresses challenges in high-energy physics applications, medical imaging sensors (e.g., Medipix4), and power electronics. Recent publications span advancements in pixel detectors, radiation-hardened CMOS, and power converter optimization. His contributions include developing noise-optimized VCOs and substrate coupling models for mixed-signal systems.

• Digital Signal Processing
• Hardware Engineering
• Wireless Communications
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Agnimesh Ghosh is a Doctoral Student at the School of Electrical Engineering and a Visitor (Doctoral Researcher) in the Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, affiliated with the Marko Kosunen Group. His research focuses on digital signal processing and hardware design for next-generation wireless communication systems. His core research interests include: Digital Signal Processing Hardware Engineering for DSP Implementation Phase Modulator Design Time-to-Digital Conversion 5G/6G Transmitter Architectures Outphasing Transmitter Systems Ghosh's publication record from 2022-2024 reveals a concentrated research trajectory in developing reconfigurable hardware solutions for wireless transmitters. His work consistently addresses efficiency and linearity challenges in RF systems through innovative digital signal processing techniques, hardware generators, and calibration methodologies. Key themes include adaptive phase modulation, high-precision time-domain conversion, and DSP acceleration for 5G/Beyond transmitters, demonstrating strong alignment with industry demands for energy-efficient wireless infrastructure. As an active member of the Marko Kosunen research group, Ghosh collaborates extensively on cutting-edge RF and signal processing projects. His work involves multi-institutional teams focusing on the integration of digital pre-distortion, power amplifier linearization, and advanced transmitter architectures for modern communication standards.

• Wireless Communications
• Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering
• Signal Processing
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Ronan Farrell is a Professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University’s Faculty of Science & Engineering and currently serves as Vice President Academic and Registrar. He earned a BE and PhD from University College Dublin (1993, 1998) and previously worked at ICI/Zeneca Chemicals (1993–1995) and Parthus Technologies (1998–2001) as a mixed-signal ASIC designer. His academic career at Maynooth spans from Lecturer to Professor (2016), with leadership roles as Head of Department (2012–2019) and Director of the Callan Institute (2008–2015). He leads SFI research initiatives in radio frequency electronics and sensor networks. Education: BE (1993), PhD (1998) – University College Dublin Leadership: Head of Electronic Engineering (2012–2019), Director of Callan Institute (2008–2015) Research Focus: Wireless system design, RF/mixed-signal electronics, technology transfer, and innovation. His work bridges theoretical advancements (e.g., MIMO capacity optimization) with practical applications (e.g., 5G transmitters, digital predistortion techniques). Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize 5G wireless systems, power amplifier linearization, OFDM signal processing, and behavioral modeling. Collaborations span institutions in Ireland, Europe, and Asia, with a focus on hardware implementation and system optimization. Students & Collaborations: Mentions co-authors in publications but no explicit student list provided. Collaborates with researchers in Ireland, Germany, and China.