جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Shreyas Senمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• VLSI and Circuit Design
• Human Body Communication (HBC)
• Hardware Security
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Shreyas Sen is the Elmore Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, jointly affiliated with the School of Biomedical Engineering. He directs the Center for Internet of Bodies (C-IoB) and leads the SPARC Lab, focusing on circuits/systems for secure, energy-efficient body-centric communication and biomedical applications. Education: B.E. (Jadavpur University, 2006), M.S. & Ph.D. (Georgia Tech, 2009-2011). His research spans Human Body Communication (HBC), hardware security, IoT/IoB systems, and low-power sensing. Notable innovations include Electro-Quasistatic HBC (EQS-HBC) technology, which enables covert body-wire communication with 100x lower energy than conventional methods. Research Themes: Secure communication for medical wearables Physical layer security in IoT Ultra-low-power biosensors Side-channel attack mitigation in cryptographic ICs Publications: Over 200 papers in top venues (ISSCC, DAC, CICC, HOST) with focus on HBC systems, electromagnetic security, and biomedical circuits. Recent work explores EQS-HBC privacy properties (Nature Scientific Reports, 2019) and 350x current-domain signature attenuation for AES security (ISSCC 2020). Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2020) AFOSR Young Investigator (2016) MIT TR35 India (2018) 9 Best Paper Awards Intel Outstanding Researcher (2020) He advises over 20 students and leads industry collaborations through Ixana Inc. (founded 2020), commercializing EQS-HBC technology. Current efforts include EQS-based authentication systems and radiation dosimetry wearables.

Mark Fosterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Photonics
• Optical Systems
• Signal Processing
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Mark Foster is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, with a primary appointment in the Whiting School of Engineering. He is also a Fellow of the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute. His research focuses on developing ultrahigh-speed optical systems at the intersection of photonics and electronics, emphasizing photonic devices and information theory to advance imaging, sensing, and communications technologies. Applications include quantum-optical systems, ultrawide-bandwidth microwave photonics, and terahertz-rate imaging systems. Dr. Foster received his BS (2003), MS (2007), and PhD (2008) in Applied and Engineering Physics from Cornell University. Before joining Johns Hopkins in 2010, he served as a postdoctoral associate there. His work has been funded by the NSF, IARPA, DTRA, and NIH, resulting in over 200 publications and eight patents. He has held leadership roles, including chairing the IEEE Photonics Society’s Baltimore chapter (2011–2014). Research Highlights: World-leading imaging systems achieving terahertz frame rates Quantum-optical platforms and nonlinear photonic materials (e.g., NbTiOx) Secure authentication via physically unclonable functions (PUFs) Applications in fusion energy diagnostics and medical imaging His awards include the NSF CAREER Award (201?), DARPA Young Faculty Award, and ONR Young Investigator Award. Current projects explore machine learning-resistant PUFs, multi-modal imaging systems, and photonics for extreme environments.

• Databases
• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
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Ming-Syan Chen is a distinguished academic holding dual roles as a Distinguished Research Fellow and Director of the Research Center for Information Technology Innovation (CITI) at Academia Sinica, Taiwan, and a Distinguished Professor jointly appointed across multiple departments at National Taiwan University (NTU), including Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Science and Information Engineering (CSIE), and the Graduate Institute of Communication Engineering (GICE). His career spans academia and industry, with prior roles as a research staff member at IBM Watson Research Center and leadership positions in Taiwan's technology sector. Education: He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer, Information, and Control Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Research Interests: Chen's work focuses on databases, data mining, machine learning, multimedia networking, and cloud computing. He has authored over 350 papers and holds numerous patents, contributing to foundational advancements in query processing, data management, and networked systems. Award Highlights: Recipient of ACM and IEEE Fellowships, National Chair Professorship (lifetime honor), Teco Award, Pan Wen Yuan Distinguished Research Award, and IBM's Outstanding Innovation Award. His contributions span research, teaching, and technology commercialization. Leadership & Service: Former Dean of NTU's College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, CEO of Taiwan's Networked Communication Program, and Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Electrical Engineering. He has chaired international conferences and served on editorial boards of journals like IEEE TKDE and VLDB. Labs & Teams: Leads the Network Database Laboratory and collaborates on national initiatives in information and communication technologies. His research groups focus on data science, distributed systems, and social network analysis.

Dmitri Strukovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Solid-State Nanoionics
• Emerging Electronics Devices and Circuits
• Non-Volatile Memories
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Dmitri Strukov is a Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His work spans material science, electrical engineering, and computer science, focusing on novel computing paradigms using emerging memory devices. Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from SUNY Stony Brook, MS in Applied Physics and Mathematics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. Research Interests include neuromorphic computing , non-volatile memory applications , and mixed-signal circuits for machine learning and hardware security. His group develops memristive crossbar arrays and 3D NAND flash for energy-efficient systems. Scientific Leadership features Fellow of IEEE and Distinguished Lecturer roles. His work has been recognized with best paper awards at ASPLOS’19 and Computing Frontiers’13. Students: Mentored PhD graduates in neurocomputing, security, and memristor design including Z. Fahimi, S. Larimian, M.R. Mahmoodi, and X. Guo. Grants: Funded by AFOSR, ARO, DARPA, NSF, and industry leaders like Google and Samsung. Labs: Utilizes UCSB’s nanofabrication center and advanced tools for memristor characterization.

Manoj Sachdevمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semiconductor Devices
• Low-Power Electronics
• VLSI Design
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Manoj Sachdev is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on semiconductor devices, low-power electronics, and secure hardware systems. He leads projects in flexible electronics, nanotechnology, and radiation-hardened circuits, with applications in displays, memory technologies, and biomedical sensors. His work integrates advanced materials science with circuit design to address challenges in energy efficiency and security. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided text. Research interests span thin-film transistors (TFTs), resistive switching memories, neuromorphic computing, and physically unclonable functions (PUFs). Recent efforts include developing low-power circuits for flexible substrates and secure microprocessors. His contributions to semiconductor device physics and integration techniques have advanced applications in wearable electronics and medical diagnostics. Publications highlight innovations in low-power flip-flops, energy-efficient display drivers, and memristor-based systems. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects combining photonics, nanoelectronics, and biomedical engineering. Awards: None explicitly listed in provided text. Grants and advising: Advises on semiconductor fabrication, secure hardware design, and radiation effects in electronics. Leads research groups focused on next-generation memory technologies and flexible integrated systems. Labs/Teams: Active in the University of Waterloo's semiconductor and flexible electronics research clusters, contributing to both academic and industry partnerships.

• Embedded Security
• Cryptography
• Hardware Security
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Christof Paar is a Professor of Embedded Security at Ruhr University Bochum's Faculty of Computer Science. His work focuses on hardware security, cryptography, and embedded systems security. He leads the Embedded Security Group within the CASE Cluster of Excellence (Cyber Security in the Age of Large-Scale Attacks), addressing cutting-edge challenges in hardware Trojans, side-channel attacks, and cryptographic engineering. His research spans FPGA and IoT security, with contributions to physical-layer security, wireless jamming defenses, and tamper-resistant systems. Research Interests: Paar's expertise lies in hardware-software co-design for security, with a focus on embedded systems. His work includes analyzing vulnerabilities in FPGAs, developing countermeasures against side-channel attacks, and exploring physical-layer security mechanisms. He also investigates the human factors in hardware reverse engineering and the implications of adversarial machine learning on security systems. Notable Work: Recent publications highlight breakthroughs in detecting hardware Trojans across CMOS generations, breaking industry-standard IP protection mechanisms (IEEE 1735), and proposing novel defenses like IRShield against adversarial wireless sensing. His group actively contributes to standards for secure embedded systems and IoT devices, emphasizing practical implementations.

Mahesh Tripunitaraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Security
• Authorization and Access Control
• Cryptographic Key Transport
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Dr. Mahesh Tripunitara is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, serving as Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies. He holds a PhD (2005) and Master's (1995) in Computer Science from Purdue University, along with a BSc (1993) in Computer Science from Dalhousie University. His research focuses on information security, authorization mechanisms, cryptographic key management, and hardware security, with industry experience at Motorola's R&D labs and Silicon Valley. His work spans theoretical advancements like access control policy analysis and practical applications such as secure payments systems and IoT device reliability. Notable awards include the Best Student Paper at Usenix Security 2013 and Best Paper at ACM SACMAT 2013. He actively serves on program committees for major security conferences including CCS, CODASPY, and SACMAT. Recent publications highlight innovations in cellular security (SUCI-Catchers defense), role-mining optimization, and blockchain smart contract auditing. Teaching includes advanced algorithm design courses (ECE 406/606) and digital computation (BME 121). His research emphasizes balancing security rigor with usability in authorization systems and hardware protection mechanisms.

Amy Fosterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Integrated Photonics
• Silicon Photonics
• Optical Communications
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Amy C. Foster is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the Whiting School of Engineering. She leads the Integrated Photonics Laboratory, focusing on nanoscale design of silicon-based photonic devices for optical communication systems and security applications. Her work emphasizes CMOS-compatible fabrication techniques for integrated photonic devices with applications in sensing, imaging, and high-speed processing. Education: BS (Electrical Engineering, University at Buffalo, 2003); MS & PhD (Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University, 2007 & 2009) Postdoctoral Research: Cornell University (2009–2010) Professional Roles: Associate Editor of Optics Express (OSA), Chair of OSA Frontiers in Optics Committee, IEEE Photonics Conference Committee Member Her research interests center on silicon photonics, nonlinear optics, and photonic physical unclonable functions (PUFs). Key areas include developing secure authentication systems using chaotic microcavities, optimizing high-index materials like NbTiOx for visible light photonics, and advancing integrated photonic interconnects for multi-layer systems. Recent work explores machine learning-resistant PUFs and parametric nonlinear effects in sputtered metal oxides. Foster's publications highlight advancements in optical frequency combs, autofluorescence analysis of waveguides, and GHz-rate optical parametric amplifiers. Her lab’s innovations address challenges in quantum photonics, secure communications, and ultra-low-power signal processing. Awards: 2016 Johns Hopkins Catalyst Award, 2012 DARPA Young Faculty Award Grants: IARPA, NSF, APL, DARPA Her lab develops cutting-edge photonic devices for applications in space communications, neural stimulation, and security. Current projects aim to enhance multi-layer photonic integration and leverage nonlinear effects for novel signal processing architectures.

• Neuromorphic Computing
• Memristor-Based Architectures
• Energy-Efficient AI Hardware
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Said Hamdioui serves as a full Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science at Delft University of Technology. His research focuses on cutting-edge hardware architectures for neuromorphic computing and energy-efficient AI acceleration, with particular emphasis on memristor-based systems, emerging memory technologies, and fault-tolerant designs for edge applications. His research interests span Neuromorphic Computing , Memristor-Based Architectures , and Energy-Efficient AI Hardware , addressing critical challenges in hardware security, computation-in-memory, and reliable edge AI deployment. Recent work demonstrates significant advancements in RRAM/FeFET testing methodologies, spiking neural network implementations, and spin wave computing alternatives to traditional CMOS. His publications reveal strong trends toward real-world deployment of brain-inspired hardware with practical constraints like power efficiency, testability, and security. Award highlights include: DATE'20 Best Paper Award DFT'21 Outstanding Student Paper ETS 2021 Best Paper Award LATS 2018 & 2022 Best Paper Awards Professor Hamdioui actively contributes to the research community through editorial roles at IEEE Transactions on VLSI Systems , IEEE Design & Test , and Journal of Electronic Testing from 2017-2018. His leadership in multi-partner projects like CONVOLVE and NEUROKIT2E demonstrates strong industry-academia collaboration for edge AI solutions. Current work shows increasing focus on practical deployment challenges including in-field fault monitoring, security vulnerabilities in neuromorphic systems, and realistic brain simulation frameworks.

Wenjing Raoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• VLSI Test
• Fault-Tolerance
• Reliability
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Wenjing Rao is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Her research focuses on VLSI test, fault-tolerance, reliability, and hardware security in emerging nanoelectronic systems. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of California, San Diego (2008) B.S. in Computer Science from Peking University (2001) Her work explores novel computation paradigms through physical unclonable functions (PUFs), defect-tolerant logic implementation, and scalable fault tolerance in many-processor arrays. Publications emphasize hardware security, reconfiguration strategies, and reliability challenges in nanoscale architectures. Notable honors include the 2017 Harold A. Simon Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 2012 NSF CAREER Award. She has contributed to key journals like IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design and conferences including DATE, ASPDAC, and NANOARCH.

Farhad Merchantمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hardware Security
• Neuromorphic Computing
• Algorithm-Architecture Co-design
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Dr. Farhad Merchant is an Assistant Professor of Innovative Computer Architecture at the Bernoulli Institute, University of Groningen, since July 2024. Previously, he served as a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at Newcastle University (2022–2024) and held research roles at Bosch Research, NTU, and RWTH Aachen University. His research focuses on emerging technology-based computing and hardware-oriented security, including neuromorphic architectures, in-memory computing, and secure hardware design. Education: PhD in Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, with a DAAD-funded visit to RWTH Aachen University. He also holds industry experience from Bosch Research. Research Interests : - Hardware Security - Neuromorphic Computing - Algorithm-Architecture Co-design - Reconfigurable Computing - Computer Arithmetic Projects : - Coordinator for the REACT project (2025–2029): Focuses on self-aware neuromorphic architectures. - Principal Investigator for Privacy-Preserving Computer Architectures (CogniGron, 2025–2029). - Completed BioNanoLock project (DFG-funded, focusing on bio-nanoelectronic security). Awards : - Best Paper Awards at ISQED 2022, NEWCAS 2023, and VLSI-DAT 2024. - Minerva Fellowship (Technion, Israel), HiPEAC Technology Transfer Award (2019). He co-founded the SeHAS workshop (since 2019) and serves on editorial and program committees for major conferences like DAC, ISLPED, and VLSI-SoC.

Yiorgos Makrisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hardware Security
• Trusted Systems
• Machine Learning in Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Yiorgos Makris is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science, The University of Texas at Dallas, since July 2011. Previously, he was a faculty member at Yale University for over a decade. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, and a Diploma in Computer Engineering from the University of Patras, Greece. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, University of California, San Diego (2001) M.S. in Computer Engineering, University of California, San Diego (1997) Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics, University of Patras, Greece (1995) Research Interests: Hardware Security and Trustworthiness Statistical Side-Channel Fingerprinting Machine Learning in Semiconductor Manufacturing Trusted and Reliable Integrated Circuits Hardware Trojans in Wireless Cryptographic ICs On-Die Learning and Emergent Technologies His work focuses on enhancing hardware security through statistical methods, machine learning, and formal verification, with applications in analog/RF ICs, post-production calibration, and secure IC design. Key Contributions: Co-Founder and Site-PI of NSF CHEST I/UCRC (Hardware and Embedded System Security and Trust) Leader of the Safety, Security, and Healthcare Thrust at TxACE (Texas Analog Center of Excellence) Director of the Trusted and RELiable Architectures (TRELA) Lab Grants and Funding: NSF, NIH, SRC, ARO, AFRL, AFWERX, DARPA, DOE, and industry partnerships with Boeing, Northrop Grumman, IBM, Intel, Qualcomm, etc. Recent grants include projects on DNA storage security, analog neural networks, and malicious hardware detection. Awards and Recognition: IEEE Fellow (2025) Best Paper Awards at DATE'13, VTS'15, DCAS'22 Best Hardware Demonstration Awards at HOST'16 and HOST'18 Erik Jonsson School Faculty Research Award (2020) Labs and Teams: TRELA Lab (Focus: Secure Hardware Design, Trusted Architectures) CHEST I/UCRC (Industry-University Collaboration)

Weichao Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Wireless Networks Security
• Cloud Computing Security
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Weichao Wang is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Software and Information Systems at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte). He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University (2005), with earlier degrees from Tsinghua University. His research focuses on securing pervasive systems, wireless networks, cloud computing, and critical infrastructures, integrating multi-disciplinary approaches like information theory and visualization. He leads efforts in cybersecurity education for K-12 and higher education. Key roles include organizing IEEE conferences (e.g., IPCCC) and editorial roles in journals like ITU Intelligent and Converged Networks. His awards include the 2024 AECT Crystal Award and multiple Distinguished TPC recognitions. Students under his advisement have contributed to areas like mobile cloud computing and network security. Professional contributions include service on over 50 conference committees and journal reviewing. Current research emphasizes cybersecurity in education, IoT defense, and AI-driven security systems. His lab explores immersive visualization for cybersecurity training and augmented reality applications.

• Cybersecurity
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Post-Quantum Cryptography
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Florina Almenares Mendoza is an Associate Professor at the Telematics Engineering Department of Carlos III University of Madrid , where she also serves as the Director of the University Master's Degree in Cybersecurity. Her research focuses on addressing security challenges in emerging technologies such as IoT, post-quantum cryptography, and privacy-preserving systems. Email: florina.almenares@uc3m.es Contact: 916246234 Location: 4.0.F06 - Quevedo Towers (Leganés) Research Interests Florina's work spans cybersecurity , Internet of Things (IoT) , and post-quantum cryptography , with a focus on scalable authentication, quantum-resistant protocols, and privacy. She explores machine learning applications for security, federated identity management , and smart grid security frameworks. Recent Publications Her recent research includes papers on DNSSEC soft delegation, hybrid quantum security for TLS/IPsec, PUF-based authentication in IoT, and blockchain-enabled auditability. These studies emphasize IoT security , quantum-resistant algorithms , and privacy-enhancing technologies .

Fabrizio Lombardiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fault-tolerant computing
• VLSI CAD
• Testing
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Fabrizio Lombardi is the ITC Endowed Professor at Northeastern University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, part of the College of Engineering. He previously held faculty positions at Texas Tech University, University of Colorado-Boulder, and Texas A&M University. He earned his B.Sc. from the University of Essex (1977), M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of London (1982). His research focuses on fault-tolerant computing, VLSI CAD, quantum computing, and configurable computing systems. He has led major projects like the NSF-funded Neural-Network-based Stochastic Computing Architectures for Machine Learning . He holds leadership roles including President of the IEEE Nanotechnology Council (2022-2023), IEEE Computer Society Vice President (2021), and IEEE PSPB member. His 200+ publications span IEEE Transactions on Computers, Nanotechnology, and Design & Test. Awards include IEEE Fellow, Søren Buus Outstanding Research Award, and multiple research fellowships. His work bridges theory and application, emphasizing defect-tolerant nanosystems and energy-efficient computing hardware. Recent innovations include approximate computing methodologies and secure PUF-based hardware designs.