Sridhar Ramalingam

Dr. Sridhar Ramalingam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University at Buffalo, part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He leads the High Performance VLSI Systems and Architecture Laboratory.

He earned his PhD in Computer Engineering from Washington State University in 1987. His research focuses on computer architecture, embedded systems, VLSI circuit design, and wireless network security, with an emphasis on low-power solutions and reliability optimization for modern microprocessors and mobile devices.

Research Trends: His recent work addresses aging-aware register file optimization, secure encryption architectures, and physical layer security in wireless networks. Notable contributions include energy-efficient ALU design methodologies and cross-layer approaches to jamming detection in ad hoc networks.

Advising & Labs: While specific student advisees are not listed, his laboratory focuses on cutting-edge VLSI design and secure embedded systems. He collaborates extensively in domains such as mobile energy management and cybersecurity protocols.

Professional Contributions: Dr. Ramalingam’s work is reflected in his roles at the university, his laboratory leadership, and contributions to conferences like IEEE International SOC and VLSI Design symposia.