جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kia Bazarganمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• VLSI-CAD
• FPGA Physical Design
• Reconfigurable Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kia Bazargan is an Associate Professor and the Leroy and Ruth Fingerson Co-op Professor at the University of Minnesota, College of Science and Engineering. He currently serves as Director of the Co-op Program and focuses on VLSI-CAD, FPGA physical design, and hybrid binary-unary computing. University: University of Minnesota School: College of Science and Engineering Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering His research emphasizes stochastic computing and unary computing, where numbers are encoded as streams of bits. He explores techniques to reduce hardware costs while maintaining efficiency, particularly for edge computing and neural network applications. Recent publications highlight his work on hybrid binary-unary computing, FPGA-based inference acceleration, and lossless compression of lookup tables. Grants from Cisco Systems and the National Science Foundation support his projects. Scientific Awards: PFI-TT Grant (2020-2024): Commercializing hybrid computing for modern applications Uniqomp NSF Grant (2020-2021) EAGER Grant (2015): Studying complex dynamical systems His lab (4-162 EE/CSci) investigates scalable computing paradigms to bridge the gap between ASICs and FPGAs in performance and energy efficiency.

• AI Safety
• Reliability of AI Systems
• Testing of Digital Circuits
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Annachiara Ruospo is a Assistant Professor at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN) at Politecnico di Torino. She holds a Fixed-Term Researcher position under Italian Law 240/10, art.24-A, and is actively involved in teaching and research projects. Research Interests : AI Safety, Reliability of AI Systems, Testing of Digital Circuits, Statistical Reliability Investigations. Her recent research focuses on hardware reliability for AI systems , including fault injection methodologies, quantized neural networks, and side-channel vulnerabilities. She collaborates on EU-funded projects like REACT and commercial contracts such as TC4xx NVM Test Strategies . Scientific Awards : None explicitly mentioned. Supervised Students : Antonio Porsia (PhD candidate, Reliability and Security of AI-Based Systems) and Vittorio Turco (PhD candidate, Reliability Evaluation and Hardening of AI Accelerators). She contributes to AI hardware security through patents like A Shannon-Hartley-Based Approach to Measure the Criticality of Synaptic Weights and actively participates in conferences such as the IEEE Latin American Test Symposium and IEEE VLSI Test Symposium .

Montek Singhمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• High-performance digital systems
• Low-power digital systems
• Asynchronous circuits
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Montek Singh serves as an Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Academic Affairs in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on high-performance and energy-efficient digital systems with particular emphasis on asynchronous and mixed-timing circuit design. Dr. Singh received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Columbia University in 2002 and his B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi, India, in 1993. His primary research interests span high-performance and low-power digital systems, with specialization in asynchronous or clockless and mixed-timing integrated chip design. His work encompasses circuit design methodologies, CAD tools for automated synthesis, analysis and optimization techniques. He has also explored applications in energy-efficient mobile graphics hardware, secure chip design for computer security, and design challenges in emerging computing technologies. His research has practical applications in industry, with work transferred to companies including IBM, Boeing, and Handshake Solutions. Analysis of Dr. Singh's publications reveals a strong focus on asynchronous circuit design spanning two decades. His work covers fundamental pipeline architectures (MOUSETRAP), high-speed asynchronous systems, latency-insensitive design methodologies, and practical applications in graphics hardware and mobile devices. The research demonstrates consistent innovation in making asynchronous design more practical for real-world implementation while addressing performance, power efficiency, and testing challenges. His notable scientific achievements include: Best Paper Award at the 6th IEEE Intl. Symp. on Adv. Res. in Async. Circ. and Syst. (ASYNC-2000) Best Paper Finalist at the 8th IEEE Intl. Symp. on Async. Circ. and Syst. (ASYNC-02) Dr. Singh has secured significant research funding including participation in the DARPA CLASS Program (led by Boeing) in 2005, where he collaborated with Philips/Handshake Solutions to develop an industrial-strength automated synthesis flow for high-speed asynchronous systems. His research has strong industry connections and practical applications, with technology transferred to major companies including IBM and Boeing. He has also organized major academic events such as the International Symposium on Asynchronous Circuits and Systems 2009 (ASYNC 2009) at UNC Chapel Hill. Dr. Singh leads research in asynchronous systems design with connections to industry partners and practical applications. His work has been featured in prominent media outlets including The New York Times, International Herald Tribune, and Technology Review Magazine, highlighting the significance of clockless design approaches as traditional synchronous design approaches face limitations.

Labros Bisdounisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• CMOS Circuit Design
• Low-Power Electronics
• Embedded Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Labros Bisdounis is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the Peloponnese, Greece. He previously held positions at the Technological Educational Institute of Western Greece, including Associate Professor, Full Professor, and Dean of the School of Technological Applications (2016–2018). He has extensive industry experience as a senior research engineer and project manager at Intracom S.A. (2000–2008), focusing on VLSI circuits and telecom applications. His research interests include CMOS circuit timing/power modeling, low-power/high-speed design, MOSFET modeling, and sensor applications. He has authored over 30 papers with 740+ citations and is an IEEE member. Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering (1992), University of Patras Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (1999), University of Patras Research Interests: CMOS circuit timing and power dissipation modeling Deep-submicron/nano-CMOS circuit design MOSFET device modeling Low-power embedded systems and SoC Sensor applications and organic electronics Leadership Roles: Dean of the School of Engineering, University of the Peloponnese (2023–present) Director of Training & Lifelong Learning Centre (2019–2019) Board Member, Hellenic NARIC (2016–2019) Collaborations: Active at the Hellenic Open University as a tutor in Computer Architecture and Digital Systems modules. Co-developed the AETHER framework for pervasive computing and contributed to energy-aware SoC designs for 5 GHz WLANs.

Dian Zhouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• VLSI Design
• Analog Circuit Design
• Signal Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dian Zhou is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1990), and M.S. and B.S. degrees from Fudan University, Shanghai (1985 and 1982, respectively). His research focuses on VLSI design, CAD tools, analog circuit performance analysis, and nanotechnology applications. Notably, he served as Changjiang Honored Professor and Dean of the School of Microelectronics at Fudan University (2003–2006) on part-time leave from UTD. Key honors include the Changjiang Scholar Award (2002), NSF Young Investigator Award (1994), and IEEE Darlington Award (1993). His work has advanced VLSI optimization methods, analog circuit reliability, and nanowire biosensor technology. He has advised graduate students at UTD while managing research grants and collaborating internationally. He contributed to the development of Fudan’s Zhang-Jiang Institute to boost microelectronics innovation in Shanghai.

• VLSI CAD
• Low-power IC Design
• Mixed-signal IC Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Riadul Islam serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), maintaining his primary office in room 316 of the Information Technology and Engineering (ITE) Building. His academic appointment focuses on hardware design and verification within the institution's engineering framework. His educational qualifications include: Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from UCSC (2017) M.A.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Concordia University, Montreal (2011) B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (2007) Professor Islam's research centers on VLSI CAD tools and low-power digital/mixed-signal IC design , with significant contributions to current-mode clock networks, vehicular security systems, and error-robust circuit architectures. His work increasingly integrates machine learning for design automation while exploring neuromorphic computing applications and secure hardware implementations. This multidisciplinary approach bridges traditional IC design with modern AI-driven optimization techniques. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) Machine learning applications in early-stage Design Rule Checking (DRC) prediction and clock network optimization, (2) Graph-based intrusion detection systems for automotive networks (particularly CAN bus security), and (3) Event-based vision systems and neuromorphic computing architectures. These areas demonstrate consistent innovation in merging hardware design with AI/ML methodologies for enhanced system reliability and efficiency. He directs the UMBC VLSI and SoC Research Group , which develops energy-efficient clocking networks, secure vehicular communication protocols, and compute-in-memory architectures. The lab maintains active collaboration with industry partners on hardware security and neuromorphic computing initiatives while supporting graduate student research in cutting-edge IC design methodologies.

Mohammed Khalidمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• FPGA-based Systems
• Network-on-Chip (NoC) Architectures
• Signal Processing Hardware
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Prof. Mohammed Khalid is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Windsor. He specializes in FPGA-based systems, network-on-chip architectures, and hardware acceleration for signal processing applications. His leadership roles include serving on the executive committee of IEEE Canada. His research focuses on optimizing cryptographic hardware, automotive embedded systems, and efficient algorithm implementations on FPGAs. Key contributions include advancements in PUF-based security mechanisms, high-speed elliptic curve processors, and FPGA-accelerated machine learning algorithms. He has led projects in automotive radar systems and AUTOSAR configuration tools. His work emphasizes practical applications of hardware-software co-design principles. Research Highlights : Development of novel FPGA architectures for real-time signal processing Innovative approaches to resource-efficient cryptographic hardware Pioneering work on hybrid NoC architectures for multi-FPGA systems Awards : IEEE Windsor Section Award (2019) for group leadership Best Student Paper Award (2024) for supervised research by Mohit Sharma Prof. Khalid's 150+ publications span FPGA design methodologies, adaptive signal processing, and embedded systems security. His research group collaborates with industry partners to advance automotive electronics and IoT applications.

Twan Bastenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Embedded Systems
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Model-Driven Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Twan Basten is a Full Professor in the Electronic Systems group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He leads research on embedded and cyber-physical systems, focusing on model-driven design, computational models, and system dependability. He holds an MSc (1993) and PhD (1998) in Computing Science from TU/e, advancing from Assistant to Full Professor by 2009, and became the Electronic Systems group chair in 2013. His research spans international projects (FP5-7, H2020, ECSEL) and Dutch initiatives (STW, NWO, RVO), with over 200 publications and seven best paper awards. He has co-supervised 21 PhD students and actively participates in program committees and conferences. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through innovations in smart systems. Education: MSc in Computing Science, TU/e (1993) PhD in Computing Science, TU/e (1998) Research Interests: Explores design methodologies for embedded systems, including scenario-based design, real-time scheduling, and performance analysis. Specializes in model-driven engineering and computational models to ensure system dependability. Active in projects like TRANSACT (real-time systems) and SAM-FMS (flexible manufacturing). Key Contributions: Co-author of 1 book and over 200 scientific publications Recipient of seven best paper awards Co-supervised 21 PhD degrees Senior member of IEEE and lifetime member of ACM Labs & Teams: Leads the Model-Based Design Lab and contributes to EAISI High Tech Systems initiatives. Collaborates on tools like TRACE4CPS for execution trace analysis and CReTS for vehicle platooning simulation.

Lesley Shannonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Engineering
• Reconfigurable Computing
• FPGA CAD Tools
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lesley Shannon is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU), specializing in computing system design and reconfigurable computing. She leads the Reconfigurable Computing Lab (RCL), focusing on FPGA-based architectures, heterogeneous multicore systems, and CAD tools. Her academic journey includes a B.Sc. from the University of New Brunswick (1999), M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (2001 and 2006). Her research spans FPGA CAD algorithms, Networks-on-Chip (NoCs), dynamic partial reconfiguration (DPR), and application-specific architectures. Key projects include FUSE (OS abstraction for hardware accelerators), PolyBlaze (multicore system emulation), and uROAMs (microfluidic reconfigurable devices). She has secured funding from NSERC, Xilinx, and Altera, among others. Education: B.Sc., Electrical Engineering (Computer Option), University of New Brunswick, 1999 M.A.Sc., Applied Science, University of Toronto, 2001 Ph.D., Applied Science, University of Toronto, 2006 Roles: NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering (BC/Yukon) Faculty Advisor, SFU WEST (Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology) Her lab employs 5 current students and has graduated 7, including work on FPGA CAD, microfluidics, and embedded systems. Courses taught include Advanced Digital Systems Design and Real-Time/Embedded Systems. Her research emphasizes reducing design time through on-chip profiling and CAD tools, with applications in biomedical imaging and quantum computing. Awards & Grants: NSERC Discovery Grant NSERC Strategic Grant (Lead PI, 2009; Co-PI, 2010) SFU Startup Grant and President’s Research Grant Lab & Collaborations: The RCL develops silicon and non-silicon architectures, including quantum computing and microfluidic systems. Partnerships include industry collaborations and open-source tools like Odin II synthesis framework.

• CMOS integrated circuits
• Computer architecture
• Electrical and electronic engineering
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Maurizio Zamboni is a Full Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he also serves as Student Ombudsman. His academic career spans over three decades with continuous teaching and research contributions in electronics and computing fields. Professor Zamboni's research interests focus on cutting-edge areas including CMOS integrated circuits, computer architecture, quantum computing, semiconductor devices, and VLSI design. His work particularly emphasizes emerging nanotechnologies for digital microelectronic architectures and the design of high-performance or low-consumption processing systems. He has developed expertise in circuit architectures for probabilistic computing, logic-in-memory computing, magnetic devices, and quantum architectures. His recent publications (2021-2025) reveal a strong trend toward quantum computing applications, in-memory processing architectures, and novel approaches to overcoming the memory wall problem. These works span both theoretical algorithm development and practical hardware implementations, with significant focus on quantum annealing, FPGA-based quantum emulation, and memory-mapped processing architectures. Professor Zamboni has been actively supervising PhD students working on quantum computing algorithms, hardware AI accelerators for automotive applications, and quantum-related optimization approaches. He leads research within the VLSILAB Group at DET, focusing on the intersection of nanoelectronics, quantum computing, and advanced computer architectures. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical electronic design, creating novel solutions for next-generation computing challenges.

Xuan Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence Hardware
• Machine Vision Sensors
• Electronic Design Automation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xuan Zhang serves as Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University, leading the Sensory AI Lab since joining in January 2024. Her research bridges computer architecture, integrated circuits, and artificial intelligence to develop miniaturized AI systems for autonomous physical platforms. She earned her PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University in 2012. Her educational background forms the foundation for her interdisciplinary work spanning hardware and software co-design. Dr. Zhang's research focuses on artificial intelligence hardware, machine vision sensors, and security for autonomous systems. She pioneers techniques for efficient in-sensor computing, analog circuit optimization via machine learning, and hardware-level privacy preservation. Her work addresses critical challenges in energy efficiency, robustness, and security for edge AI deployment, particularly in resource-constrained environments like medical devices and autonomous vehicles. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) hardware-accelerated privacy mechanisms for sensors, (2) machine learning-driven analog circuit design automation, and (3) energy-efficient architectures for neural network inference. These works consistently target real-world applications in healthcare, autonomous systems, and semiconductor design. Her accolades include the prestigious NSF CAREER Award (2020) and leadership in a $10 million federal semiconductor initiative. She contributes to national efforts in AI-powered chip design through the National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology. Dr. Zhang advises graduate researchers in the Sensory AI Lab, securing significant funding for projects spanning hardware security, in-sensor computing, and autonomous system assurance. Her lab collaborates with federal agencies and industry partners on cutting-edge semiconductor research. The Sensory AI Lab operates at the hardware-software interface, developing novel architectures for intelligent edge devices. Current projects include optical privacy preservation, robust analog design tools, and energy modeling frameworks for in-sensor visual computing systems.

Mohamed Elamienمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Circuit Theory
• CMOS Integrated Circuits
• Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mohamed Elamien is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at McMaster University . His research focuses on automating high-performance integrated circuit (IC) design, addressing Power-Performance-Area (PPA) challenges in semiconductors, and developing self-powered platforms for emerging technologies like biomedical and IoT applications. He holds a BSc (Highest Honors) and MSc from the University of Sharjah (2015–2017), and a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Calgary (2021). Prior to academia, he worked as a senior analog/mixed-signal circuit design engineer at Synopsys (2022). Education: BSc (Highest Honors) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – University of Sharjah (2015) MSc in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – University of Sharjah (2017) PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering – University of Calgary (2021) His research interests span analog and mixed-signal circuit design , CMOS integrated circuits , biomedical technologies , and energy-efficient systems . He has developed innovative designs for oscillators, filters, and low-power circuits with applications in IoT and healthcare. His work emphasizes automation and symbolic math tools to streamline circuit synthesis. Dr. Elamien has published extensively in top-tier journals like IEEE Transactions on VLSI Systems and IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques , focusing on topics such as all-pass filters , low-power oscillators , and AI-driven circuit design . His articles often address challenges in high-frequency communication systems and noise reduction . Awards: Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Award (2020 – Technology Category) Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (2019–2020) 2022 Schulich School of Engineering Graduate Student Research Excellence Award He currently teaches ELECENG 2CJ4: Circuits and Systems and ELECENG 3TP3: Signals and Systems , emphasizing advanced circuit analysis and systems theory. His lab explores next-generation circuit architectures for energy-efficient and biomedical applications.

Daniel Saabمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Architecture
• VLSI System Design
• CAD Design Automation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Saab is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering at Case School of Engineering, Case Western Reserve University. His research focuses on computer architecture, VLSI system design, CAD design automation, and MEMS/NEMS-based technologies. He holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1988), following a Master of Science (1985) and Bachelor of Science (1983) in the same field. His work emphasizes ultra-low-power and high-speed electronic systems, particularly leveraging nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) and MEMS technologies. Key contributions include MEMS-based logic gates for radiation-resistant processors, ultra-fast 1 GHz NEMS switches, and hybrid CNEMS-CMOS FPGA architectures. His research also addresses hardware security, such as Trojan modeling and verification methods for integrated circuits. Publications span conferences like IEEE SENSORS, TRANSDUCERS, and International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design, with a focus on advancing low-power circuits, nanotechnology integration, and high-reliability electronics. Current affiliations include teaching and research leadership at Case School of Engineering.

Yves Blaquièreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microelectronics
• VLSI and ASIC Design
• FPGA-Based Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Yves Blaquière is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at École de Technologie Supérieure. He is affiliated with the Communications and Microelectronic Integration Laboratory (LaCIME), focusing on microelectronics, integrated circuit design, and power integrity in advanced electronic systems. His research spans VLSI/ASIC design, FPGA-based reconfigurable computing, MEMS for avionics, and radiation effects on electronics. Aeronautics and Aerospace Intelligent and Autonomous Systems Microelectronics and VLSI Power Integrity Modeling MEMS Switch Design Radiation-Resilient Circuits His recent publications highlight innovations in GHz-range power integrity for SiP, FPGA-based SHEPWM inverters, and MEMS switches for avionic power systems. Collaborations with researchers like Frédéric Nabki and Nicolas Constantin reflect his focus on industrial applications and technology transfer. Professor Blaquière co-supervises PhD candidates including Hachem Bensalem, Gabriel Nobert, and Abdurrashid Hassan Shuaibu, covering topics such as heterogeneous optimization, power converter modeling, and MEMS switch development. His work contributes to wafer-scale prototyping platforms like WaferBoard and advanced tools for radiation testing in FPGAs. LaCIME, under his involvement, emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, offering students opportunities to engage in cutting-edge projects from materials to communication protocols. The lab's expertise includes micro/nanofabrication, photonic microsystems, and signal processing.

Alan Mantoothمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Analog and Mixed-Signal IC Design
• Power Electronics
• Semiconductor Device Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alan Mantooth is a Distinguished Professor holding the Twenty-First Century Research Leadership Chair in Engineering within the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He serves as Director of the National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission (NCREPT), Executive Director for GRAPES (NSF I/UCRC) and SEEDS (DoE Center), and Deputy Director of the NSF Engineering Research Center for Power Optimization of Electro-Thermal Systems (POETS). His educational background includes: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Arkansas M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Arkansas Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Mantooth's research centers on analog/mixed-signal IC design, power electronics CAD, and semiconductor device modeling with emphasis on harsh-environment applications. His pioneering work in silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power systems has enabled high-temperature operation for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure, significantly advancing reliability in extreme conditions. His 2025 publications reveal strong trends toward AI-driven power electronics (e.g., SolarFormer++ for PV profiling), wide-bandgap device modeling (β-Ga2O3, SiC), and innovative packaging solutions. Key themes include reliability engineering for extreme environments, multi-physics optimization, and explainable AI for safety-critical power systems. Major scientific recognition includes: IEEE Fellow (2009) for power electronic device modeling Three R&D 100 Awards (2009, 2014, 2016) for SiC power modules IEEE Power Electronics Society Technical Achievement Award (2019) Multiple university teaching/research awards including SEC Faculty Achievement Award (2015) As an exceptional mentor (UA Outstanding Mentor 2006-2008), he co-founded Lynguent and Ozark Integrated Circuits. His centers NCREPT, GRAPES, and SEEDS have secured major funding from NSF, DoE, and industry partners, supporting over 350 refereed publications and numerous patents. Current research focuses on AI-enhanced power electronics, recyclable packaging, and next-generation wide-bandgap device characterization. He leads the NCREPT test facility and multi-institutional teams developing grid-connected power electronic systems, secure energy delivery architectures, and thermal management solutions for high-power-density applications, with direct impact on electric transportation and renewable energy integration.