Ryan Robucci

Dr. Ryan Robucci is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). He holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology (2009) and a B.S. from UMBC (2002). His research focuses on analog/mixed-signal VLSI, hardware security, embedded systems, and biologically-inspired systems. Key areas include side-channel attack mitigation, low-power wearable devices, and FPGA-driven embedded systems.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Tech, 2009
• M.S.E.E., Georgia Tech, 2004
• B.S. in Computer Engineering, UMBC, 2002

Research Interests:

• Hardware Security: Side-channel resistance, PUFs, and IC fraud detection
• Analog/Digital Hybrid Systems: Low-power sensors and reconfigurable circuits
• Embedded Systems: Wearable health monitoring and FPGA design

His publications span hardware security, sensor networks, and embedded systems. He leads the Covail Lab, exploring ultra-low-power analog-digital systems and assistive technologies. Teaching includes courses on digital signal processing, FPGA design, and embedded systems.