Borivoje Nikolic

Borivoje Nikolic is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Davis (1999) and academic degrees from the University of Belgrade (Dipl.Ing. 1992, M.Sc. 1994). His research focuses on integrated circuits, VLSI design, and energy-efficient electronics, with contributions to analog/digital circuit design, signal processing algorithms, and wireless communication systems.

Notable roles include Technical Program Chair for the 2022 Symposium on VLSI Technology and Circuits, and General Chair for the 2024 IEEE Symposium on VLSI Technology and Circuits. He was an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer (2014–2015). His work has led to over 100 publications in top-tier venues like ISSCC, IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits, and IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems.

Research interests span:

• VLSI Design Automation and Generators
• Low-Power and Energy-Efficient Circuits
• Wireless Communication Systems and MIMO Architectures
• Robotics and Heterogeneous SoC Design

His publications highlight innovations in clock generators, data converters, and hardware-software co-design for AI/ML acceleration. Awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2003), IEEE Fellow (2017), and the 2024 SSCS Innovative Education Award.