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Yngvar BergView profile

Professor

• Nanoelectronics
• Bionanoprotonics
• Low-Voltage CMOS Circuits
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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.

• Analog Integrated Circuit Design
• Behavioral Modeling of Mixed-Signal Systems
• Nanoscale Transistor Modeling
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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.

Snorre AunetView profile

Professor

• Ultra-low-voltage circuits
• Low-power CMOS design
• Subthreshold electronics
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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.

• Low-Power Electronics
• VLSI Design
• Network Security
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Sivakumar S A is a researcher actively contributing to the fields of low-power electronics and network security. His work spans affiliations with institutions such as Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology, Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of Technology, and Karpagam College of Engineering, focusing on cutting-edge applications in digital VLSI systems and wireless sensor networks. Research interests include: Low-energy operation in wireless sensor nodes Subthreshold circuit design for biomedical applications Energy-efficient security protocols for resource-constrained networks Optimization of firewall policies in wireless environments Recent publications highlight his expertise in subthreshold level shifters and energy-aware security frameworks. Notable journals include Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing and Security and Privacy .