Ramalingam Sridhar

Ramalingam Sridhar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo, part of the State University of New York. He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from Washington State University. His research focuses on VLSI systems, embedded technologies, computer architecture, and wireless networks security. He leads the High Performance VLSI Systems and Architecture Laboratory, emphasizing energy-efficient designs and hardware security.

• Affiliations: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Adjunct role in Electrical Engineering.
• Educations: PhD (Computer Engineering, Washington State University, 1987).

Research interests include low-power VLSI circuits, secure embedded systems, wireless security protocols, and energy-aware mobile systems. His work bridges cross-layer design challenges in networks and hardware reliability. He has contributed to over 100 publications, including key advancements in register file design, secure RFID systems, and intrusion detection.

Recipient of the IEEE CAS Society Distinguished Lecturer (2003-2004) and Best Poster Award (2005). Advised numerous PhD and MS students in areas like network-on-chips and security. Collaborates with industry partners like IBM and NASA on projects involving FPGA architectures and space communication security.