Kaveh Shamsi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas. His work bridges hardware design and cybersecurity, with a focus on ensuring trustworthiness in integrated circuits. His research interests include: IP protection through circuit obfuscation Side-channel-resilient hardware design Computer-aided design (CAD) for secure hardware CMOS and beyond-CMOS circuit design The trends in his research indicate a strong emphasis on hardware security and trustworthy computing, particularly at the physical and circuit levels. He contributes to the development of defensive techniques against hardware-level threats and intellectual property piracy. Kaveh Shamsi has not listed any scientific awards in the provided profile. He has not listed any advisees or grants in the provided information. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in electrical and computer engineering through degrees from reputable institutions in the United States and Iran. No lab or research team information is explicitly mentioned in the current profile.
Gary H. Bernstein is the Frank M. Freimann Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, where he has been a faculty member since 1988. He is an IEEE Fellow and co-founder of Indiana Integrated Circuits, LLC, specializing in nanoelectronics and photonics research. His educational background includes: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University, 1987 M.S., Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, 1981 B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Connecticut, 1979 (Honors Scholar) Bernstein's research focuses on developing novel technologies for nanoscale systems, including Nanomagnet Logic for beyond-CMOS computing, Quilt Packaging for ultra-high-bandwidth chip interconnects, and nanoantenna-based infrared detectors for solar imaging. His work bridges materials science, nanofabrication, and device physics to solve challenges in high-speed communication and sensing. Recent publications reveal a dominant trend in infrared detection using thermoelectrically-coupled nanoantennas, with significant applications in solar astronomy and thermal imaging. Parallel research advances spin-wave devices and nanomagnet logic for energy-efficient computing architectures. His accolades include the IEEE Fellow designation and the Indiana Master of Innovation Award. Key honors recognize breakthroughs in Quilt Packaging commercialization and sensor technology. IEEE Fellow (2006) Sensors and Transducers Journal Best Paper of the Year (2006) IEEE Transactions on Advanced Packaging Best Paper of the Year (2007) Indiana Master of Innovation Award (2014) 1st Source Bank Commercialization Award (2016) NSF White House Presidential Faculty Fellowship (1992) UConn Academy of Distinguished Engineers (2011) Elevator Pitch Prize from MEMS Industry Group (2014) Bernstein has mentored 20 Ph.D. and 15 M.S. graduates. His research is funded by major initiatives including DARPA, NSF, and Semiconductor Research Corporation grants targeting next-generation nanoelectronics. DARPA magnetic logic research grant (2010) Semiconductor Research Corporation’s Nanoelectronics Research Initiative (2011) MID contract extension (2011) He directs the Bernstein Research Group operating the Notre Dame Nanoelectronics Facility (NDNF), collaborating with the Midwest Institute for Nanoelectronics Discovery (MIND). The group actively develops Quilt Packaging through Indiana Integrated Circuits while pioneering DNA origami nanopatterning and infrared sensor technologies.
Armin Alaghi serves as a Research Scientist at Oculus Research (Redmond, WA) and holds an Affiliate Assistant Professor position at the University of Washington. His dual affiliation enables valuable knowledge transfer between cutting-edge industrial research and academic pursuits in computer systems engineering. Dr. Alaghi's research spans the intersection of embedded systems, digital circuits, and mathematics. His primary focus involves building low-power augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) systems while developing novel computation methods for unreliable beyond-CMOS technologies. His previous research contributions include significant work in stochastic computing (where he developed the STRAUSS synthesis methodology), reliable Network on chip (NoC) design, FPGA testing methodologies, NoC testing techniques, artificial neural networks implementations, asynchronous circuit design, and multi-valued logic systems. He has made his spectral-transform-based synthesis tool publicly available on GitHub, demonstrating commitment to open research. Analysis of Dr. Alaghi's publication record reveals a clear research trajectory from foundational circuit-level work toward practical applications in AR/VR systems. His publications from 2020-2025 demonstrate expertise spanning computer architecture, security for immersive technologies, neural network compression techniques, and homomorphic encryption methods. A recurring theme throughout his work is the exploration of quality-energy tradeoffs and error-resilient computing approaches, with increasing focus on security aspects of AR/VR systems in his most recent work. Dr. Alaghi maintains active connections with the broader research community, as evidenced by his Erdős number of 3 (Armin Alaghi John P. Hayes Frank Harary Paul Erdős) and his ongoing contributions to open-source research tools. His GitHub repository for stochastic computing synthesis shows community engagement with multiple contributors. At Oculus Research, Dr. Alaghi applies his theoretical expertise to practical challenges in next-generation AR/VR system development. His work bridges academic research with real-world product development, particularly in addressing energy efficiency challenges for wearable computing platforms through innovative circuit design approaches.
Avik Ghosh is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science. He received his Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 1999 and leads the Virginia Nano-Computing Research Group (ViNo) at UVA. His research spans theoretical condensed matter physics with applications in nanoelectronics, quantum transport, and beyond-CMOS computing paradigms. Professor Ghosh's research interests focus on understanding non-equilibrium properties of nano-scale material structures. His group applies a combined understanding of fundamental physics, chemistry, material science, and device engineering to explore novel device concepts. Key research areas include quantum transport in strongly correlated systems, tunnel-transistors and Klein tunnel switches, Dirac Cone systems (Graphene, Bilayer Graphene, Topological Insulators), nanomagnetic memory and logic, and nanoscale thermal flow. His work connects emerging materials with novel devices toward innovative circuit and architecture design using tools from 'first principles' models to quantum transport to compact models. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on quantum transport phenomena, thermal management at nanoscale interfaces, and spin-based computing. The research demonstrates expertise in combining theoretical modeling with practical device applications, particularly in topological materials, Heusler alloys, and 2D materials systems. His work often involves sophisticated computational approaches including density functional theory and non-equilibrium Green's function methods. IOP Fellow (since 2011) Top-10 breakthrough research of 2016, Physics World Physical Review B paper in Editor's Suggestion (2016) All University Teaching Award (2013) IBM Faculty Award (2011) NSF CAREER award (2008) Professor Ghosh has secured significant research funding including a $3.4 million DARPA grant for shrinking computing memory. His Virginia Nano-Computing Research Group maintains strong collaborations across disciplines, connecting fundamental physics with practical engineering challenges in next-generation electronics. The group actively utilizes high-performance computational resources and develops numerical algorithms to advance understanding of nanoscale science and engineering.
Christofer "Chris" Toumazou is a distinguished British Cypriot electronic engineer serving as the Regius Professor of Engineering at Imperial College London, a prestigious appointment made during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2013. He also holds positions as Chief Scientist of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Professor of Circuit Design at Imperial. Beyond academia, Toumazou is an accomplished entrepreneur, having founded Toumaz Holdings Ltd and DNA Electronics Ltd., and co-founding DNAnudge, which developed the groundbreaking CovidNudge point-of-care diagnostic system. With a research portfolio spanning over 800 publications, Toumazou's work primarily focuses on the intersection of semiconductor technology and biomedical applications. His most significant contribution is the development of ISFET (Ion-Sensitive Field-Effect Transistor) technology for DNA detection, which eliminates the need for optical systems in genetic testing and enables miniaturized, lab-free diagnostic devices. This innovation has been applied across various healthcare domains including pandemic response, cancer diagnostics, and personalized medicine. Toumazou's publication record shows consistent high-impact output across biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and applied physics. His recent work (2020-2022) has particularly emphasized point-of-care diagnostics, personalized healthcare systems integrating genetic information with real-time monitoring, and novel approaches to DNA analysis. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from fundamental circuit design to practical healthcare applications that address significant clinical needs. Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET) Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (FIEEE) Regius Professor of Engineering at Imperial College London Professor Toumazou maintains an active research program with numerous ongoing projects bridging engineering and medicine. His work continues to focus on developing next-generation diagnostic technologies that integrate semiconductor electronics with biological systems, with particular emphasis on making sophisticated genetic testing accessible at the point of care. Through his academic position and entrepreneurial ventures, he maintains strong connections between fundamental research, commercial development, and clinical implementation of new healthcare technologies.
