Andre Ivanov

André Ivanov is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Applied Science. He holds a BEng, MEng, and PhD from McGill University. His research focuses on silicon lifecycle management, semiconductor reliability in IoT applications, and machine learning for electronic design automation (EDA).

Education:

• BEng (McGill University)
• MEng (McGill University)
• PhD (McGill University)

Research Interests:
Dr. Ivanov’s work addresses reliability challenges in nanoscale SoCs, fault tolerance, and design-for-testability. His group applies machine learning to reliability issues and EDA optimization.

Leadership & Service:

• Former Head of UBC’s ECE Department (2008–2018)
• Member of UBC Senate and Chair of Senate Teaching & Learning Committee
• Leader in curriculum reform, industry partnerships, and campus “living lab” initiatives

Awards & Affiliations:

• Fellow of IEEE, Canadian Academy of Engineering, and Engineering Institute of Canada
• Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Design and Test (2012–2016)
• Active in IEEE and ACM committees, including chairing the IEEE Computer Society Test Technology Council (2004–2007)

Industry & Outreach:

• Co-founder of Vector 12 (semiconductor IP company)
• Consultant for multinational semiconductor firms and global agencies
• Invited professorships at University of Montpellier II, University of Bordeaux I, and Edith Cowan University