IEEE Electron Devices Kolkata Conference (EDKCON 2024)

Special Session Title: “Electronic devices and signal processing module for IoT application”

Editors: Dr. Suman Lata Tripathi, Dr. Balwinder Raj

Aim and Scope:

Most of the smart electronics devices and circuits are embedded with wireless features connected related IoT platforms. Efficient, reliable, low power and portability will be important parameters for the performance of such devices that are useful in IoT application. Signal processing blocks and sensors are also frequently used for IoT based devices. Artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques helps in designing and implementations of such devices. Therefore, design and architecture level techniques are now demand of next generation semiconductor industry and chip fabrication for IoT applications.
Every government is targeting to the development of semiconductor design and create manpower in this area by promoting more research for devices used in IoT platforms. This special session will be focused to attract the researchers, practitioners, expert for bringing their ideas and research at common platform and get benefited through mutual exchange of ideas & discussions. Authors may also invite or get the feedback on the level of research work done that may lead to further improvement in their work.

Topics of Interest: Original and unpublished papers are invited in the following topics and not limited to:

• Advanced FET design and simulation for IoT application
• Sensors designs and materials for IoT application
• Low power semiconductor memory for IoT application
• FPGA based design for signal processing
• Devices and systems for brain signal processing
• Semiconductor devices for biomedical IoT
• ADC & DAC for IoT application
• Energy storage devices for IoT application
• Portable and wearables for IoT applications
• IoT signal processing models and architectures
• AI and ML techniques for IoT based devices

Editor Biography:

Dr. Suman Lata Tripathi

Professor, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Punjab India

Email: tri.suman78@gmail.com, suman.21067@lpu.co.in

Dr. Suman Lata Tripathi Dr Suman Lata Tripathi is working as Professor in Lovely Professional University with more than 22 years of experience in academics and research. She has completed her Ph.D. in the area of microelectronics and VLSI Design from MNNIT, Allahabad. She did her MTech in Electronics Engineering from UP Technical University, Lucknow and BTech in Electrical Engineering from Purvanchal University, Jaunpur. She has completed her remote post-doc from Nottingham Trent University, London, UK in the year 2022-23. She has published more than 141 research papers in refereed Springer, Elsevier, IEEE, Wiley and IOP science journals, conference proceeding and e-books. She has also published 14 Indian patents and 4 copyright. She has guided 6 PhD scholar and 3 are under submission stage. She has organized several workshops, summer internships, and expert lectures for students. She has worked as a session chair, conference steering committee member, editorial board member, and peer reviewer in international/national IEEE, Springer, Wiley etc Journal and conferences. She has received the “Research Excellence Award” in 2019 and “Research Appreciation Award” in 2020, 2021 and 2023 at Lovely Professional University, India. She is recipient of IGEN Women’s for Green Technology “Women’s Achievers Award” on International Women’s Day, 8th March-2023. She had received the best paper at IEEE ICICS-2018. She has also received funded project from SERB DST under the scheme TARE in the area of Microelectronics devices. She has edited and authored more than 30 books in different areas of Electronics and electrical engineering. She is associated for editing work with top publishers like Elsevier, CRC Taylor and Francis, Wiley-IEEE, SP Wiley, Nova Science and Apple academic press etc. She is also working as book series editor for title, “Smart Engineering Systems” CRC Press, “Engineering system design for sustainable developments” & “Decentralized Systems & Next Generation Internet” Wiley-Scrivener, and conference series editor for “Conference Proceedings Series on Intelligent systems for Engineering designs” CRC Press Taylor & Francis. She is serving as academic editor of journal “Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering” (Scopus/WoS, Q2), “International Journal of Reconfigurable Computing, Scopus, Q3), “Active and Passive Electronic Component” (Scopus, Q4) Hindawi-Wiley and special issue guest editor for “Advances in Nanomaterials and Nanoscale Semiconductor Applications” Material, MDPI Journal (SCI IF=3.74, Q2). She is associated as senior member IEEE, Fellow IETE and Life member ISC and is continuously involved in different professional activities along with academic work. Her area of expertise includes microelectronics device modeling and characterization, low power VLSI circuit design, VLSI design of testing, and advanced FET design for IoT, Embedded System Design, reconfigurable architecture with FPGAs and biomedical applications etc.

Dr. Balwinder Raj

Associate Professor, NIT Jalandhar

Email: balwinderraj@gmail.com

Dr. B. Raj is working as Associate Professor in ECE Department, NIT Jalandher. He has worked as Associate Professor in ECE Department, NITTTR Chandigarh since 2019-2022. Earlier, he worked as Assistant Professor at NIT Jalandhar and IIITM Gwalior from 2011 to 2019. He did B. Tech, Electronics Engineering (PTU Jalandhar) in 2004, M. Tech-Microelectronics (PU Chandigarh) in 2006 and Ph.D-VLSI Design (IIT Roorkee), India in 2010. For further research work, European Commission awarded him Mobility of life research fellowship for postdoc research work at University of Rome, Tor Vergata, Italy in 2010-2011.  He also worked as visiting researcher at KTH university Sweden, Oct-Nov. 2013. Dr. Raj received best teacher’s award from ISTE New Delhi, in July 2013. Dr. Raj has published more than 100 research papers in international/national journals and conferences. His areas of interest in research are Nanoscale Semiconductor Device Modeling, sensors design, FinFET based Memory design, Low Power VLSI Design.

Special Session Title: “Innovations and Challenges in VLSI Circuit and System Design: From Concept to Application”

Editors: Dr. Abhishek Kumar and Dr. K. Srinivasa Rao

Aim and Scope:

The goal of the special session is to explore multiple aspects of VLSI design, including state-of-the-art techniques and technologies that are essential for improving circuit and system capabilities. It addresses issues with scaling technologies and innovative architectures by examining subjects including technology-driven circuit design and power, performance, and area (PPA) optimization techniques. The topics of discussion will include the integration of heterogeneous components in Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), forecasts for the future of VLSI design, and developments in nanoscale and beyond-CMOS technologies. The session also addresses concerns with dependability in nanoscale technologies, testing complicated circuits: challenges and solutions, and energy-efficient design techniques for IoT and mobile applications. In addition to design concerns for application-specific devices like AI/ML accelerators and health devices, security aspects including cryptographic hardware design, hardware security threats, and trustworthiness in VLSI systems will also be studied. We will critically analyze the ethical issues and societal effects of complex VLSI systems.

Topics of Interest: Original and unpublished papers are invited in the following topics and not limited to:

• VLSI design for circuit and system
• Technology-Driven Circuit Design
• Optimization strategies for power, performance, and area (PPA)
• Techniques for reducing power consumption in VLSI circuits
• Challenges in scaling technologies and overcoming physical limits
• Novel architectures and design methodologies
• Advances in nanoscale and beyond-CMOS technologies
• Predictions for the future of VLSI design beyond current trends
• Integration of heterogeneous components and systems-on-chip (SoCs)
• Energy-efficient design strategies for IoT and mobile applications
• Challenges and solutions in testing complex circuits
• Reliability issues in nanoscale technologies and mitigation techniques.
• Yield improvement strategies for advanced manufacturing processes.
• Security and Trustworthiness in VLSI Systems
• Hardware security threats and vulnerabilities
• Design techniques for secure and trustworthy VLSI systems
• Cryptographic hardware design and side-channel attack mitigation
• Design considerations for application-specific ( AI/ML accelerators, biomedical devices) device/circuit
• Ethical considerations and societal impacts of advanced VLSI systems

Editor Biography:

Dr. Abhishek Kumar

Associate Professor, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Punjab India

Email: abkvjti@gmail.com, & abhishek.15393@lpu.co.in

Dr. Abhishek Kumar is associated with Lovely Professional University, School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering as an associate professor. He obtained his PhD in the area of VLSI Design for Low Power and Secured Architecture Lovely Professional University, before this, he completed his M.Tech from the University of Mumbai, India. With over 11 years of experience in academia, Dr. Kumar has made significant contributions to research and education. His research output is impressive, comprising more than 55 research papers published in respected journals such as Springer, Elsevier, IEEE, Wiley, and IOP Science. Additionally, he has contributed to numerous conference proceedings and e-books. Dr. Kumar’s innovative work extends beyond publications; he has been actively involved in intellectual property creation, having published 20 patents and registered 5 copyrights. His expertise spans authorship, including the book “Programming and GUI Fundamentals: TCL–TK for Electronic Design Automation (EDA)” published by Wiley-IEEE press, as well as editing 5 other books. Dr. Kumar has played significant roles in the academic publishing domain, serving as an editor for journal proceedings and books affiliated with publishers like Wiley, IEEE, Apple Academic Press, and CRC Press. He has also contributed as a reviewer, program committee member, and editorial board member for various academic conferences and scholarly journals, further solidifying his influence in his field. His area of expertise includes VLSI design for circuits and systems, Low power design techniques, Hardware security, Side channel attack, SRAM, Data converters, PLL, etc.

Dr. K Srinivasa Rao

Professor, Electronics and Communication Engineering, KL University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

Email: srinivasakarumuri@gmail.com, & drksrao@kluniversity.in

Dr. K Srinivasa Rao was born in Andhra Pradesh, India. He received a Master’s in Microelectronics from Central University and M.Tech in Microelectronics & VLSI  from BITS Pilani & a Ph.D degree in Microelectronics from Central University & Post Doctoral Research in VLSI from the University of Salentoo, Italy.

He is presently working as a Professor & Additional HoD, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering in Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed to be University), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

His current research areas are

• MOSFET, FINFET (Dual Gata, MultiGate, Tunnel Gate), VLSI Circuits for Digital app. etc.
• SRAM, DRAM, Low Noise Amplifiers etc
• Nanoscale Semiconductor Devices i.e TFET for Low Power, Sensor Applications
• MEMS-based Reconfigurable Antenna’s,
• MEMS Actuators,
• Bio-MEMS, Piezoresistive MEMS Pressure Sensor for Glucose Monitoring, etc
• RF MEMS Switches, from L band to 5G Applications
• RF MEMS Filters, RF MEMS Resonators, MEMS Electrospray Thrusters for Micro/Nano Satellite

• He received the Young Scientist Award from the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India in 2011.
• He also received UGC Major Research Project from the Government of India in 2012.
• He received the Early Career Research Award from SERB, Government of India in 2016.
• He has published more than 16 IEEE Transactions/Journals.
• He has published more than 236+ international research publications (IET, Springer, Wiley, Elsevier, IOP, etc Publishers) and presented more than 75 conference technical papers around the world.
• He has published 6 Books as Editor/Author & 4 Patents
• He has more than 1800 Citations, the h-index is around 25, and the i10 index is around 19.
• He is a member of IETE, ISTE, and IEEE. He is the Best Teacher Awardee three times in KLU and one Best Researcher Awardee in KLU.
• He has organized one International Conference 20 National Workshops and 10 International/National FDP, each one partially funded by SERB, ISRO, etc.
• SIX (10) Ph.D. research Scholars have been awarded under his guidelines and 6 Ph.D. scholars are working with him.
• He is a Reviewer for many SCI-indexed Journals(IEEE Transactions, Elsevier, IET, Springer, etc.) and also an external Reviewer for many universities for the M.Tech and Ph.D Program.

Special Session Title: Emerging Integrated Technologies for Electronics Design and Engineering” 

Editors: Dr. Neeraj Gupta and Prashant Kumar

Aim and Scope:

The objective of this special session is to unite researchers, industry experts, and academicians to delve into the latest advancements in integrated technologies for design and engineering. This session aims to spotlight cutting-edge innovations in the realm of integrated systems, with a particular emphasis on novel design strategies, sophisticated simulation methodologies, and burgeoning applications.

The focus of the session will encompass a diverse array of topics relevant to modern integrated technologies, showcasing innovative techniques and their practical applications. Session will explore critical challenges and solutions associated with scaling, reliability, power management, and security within integrated systems. The session will also address the integration of the technologies in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), neuromorphic computing, and biomedical systems.

Furthermore, the session will discuss the future trajectories of semiconductor materials, advanced networking and communication solutions, and emerging computing paradigms. By concentrating on these pivotal areas, the session aspires to foster knowledge exchange, stimulate new research opportunities, and encourage collaboration among academia, industry, and governmental bodies in the domain of integrated technologies.

Topics of Interest: Original and unpublished papers are invited in the following topics and not limited to:

• Advanced techniques in integrated circuits design
• Low-power and high-performance integrated circuits and devices
• Semiconductor device modeling and simulation
• Compact modeling for nanoscale devices
• Process variations and their impact on device performance
• Modeling for emerging integrated technology
• Emerging test and verification methodologies for integrated technology
• VLSI for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
• Internet of Things (IoT) device integration and modeling
• Quantum computing implications for integrated circuits
• Advanced materials and their impact on device modeling
• Advanced VLSI Signal & Image Processing
• Emerging Communication systems for integrated technology
• Advanced networking technology domains for integrated circuits

Editor Biography:

Dr. Neeraj Gupta

Associate Professor, Amity University Haryana

Email: neerajsingla007@gmail.com

Dr. Neeraj Gupta is working as Associate Professor in ECE Department, Amity University Haryana since 2011. He has worked as Assistant Professor in ECE Department, World Institute of Technology, Gurugram since 2008-2011. He did Bachlor Degree in Electronics (Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra)  in 2004, M. Tech-VLSI Design (Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar) in 2008 and Ph.D-VLSI Design (Amity University Haryana), India in 2019.  Dr. Gupta has published more than 100 research papers in international/national journals and conferences. His areas of interest in research are Nanoscale Semiconductor Device Modeling, sensors design, Low Power VLSI Design and control system.

Dr. Prashant Kumar

Associate Professor, J.C. Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, Haryana

Email: pk.vlsi@gmail.com

Dr. P. Kumar is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics Engineering at J.C. Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, Haryana, a position he has held since 2008. He earned his B.Tech in ECE from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana in 2004, followed by an M.Tech in VLSI Design from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology in 2008. Dr. Kumar completed his Ph.D. in Device Modelling at J.C. Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, Haryana in 2021.

Dr. Kumar has made significant contributions to the field, with over 60 research papers published in international and national journals and conferences. His research interests include semiconductor device modeling, digital and analog circuits design, Testing and verification of Integrated circuits, low-power circuits.

In addition to his extensive research work, Dr. Kumar has successfully organized and conducted similar special sessions in the conference both at his university and at other institutions in the conference of repute. He has also conducted numerous faculty development courses in his University and delivered multiple expert lectures in the institutions across the country. Furthermore, he is an active member of several professional engineering bodies such as IE(E), ISTE etc. He is contributing to the advancement of the engineering field through his involvement in these organizations.

Special Session Title: “Next-Generation Power Electronics and Systems: Challenges and Opportunities”

Editors: Dr. Krishan Arora and Dr. Himanshu Sharma

Aim and Scope:

The primary aim of this special session is to bring together researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to discuss the latest innovations, trends, and challenges in the fields of Power Electronics and Power Systems. This session seeks to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, presentation of cutting-edge research, and exploration of future directions that can drive advancements in both power electronics and power systems, contributing to more efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. By facilitating dialogue between academia, industry, and government entities, the aim is to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation power technologies that can meet the evolving demands of modern society.

Therefore, this special session aspires to inspire new research directions, foster partnerships, and contribute to the global effort towards a sustainable and resilient energy future.

Topics of Interest: Original and unpublished papers are invited in the following topics and not limited to:

• Advanced Power Semiconductor Devices:
• Innovative converter and inverter designs
• Multilevel and modular converter technologies
• Integration of smart grid infrastructure with power electronics
• Grid modernization and intelligent power management
• Power electronics solutions for solar, wind, and other renewable sources
• Grid-tied and off-grid renewable energy systems
• Advanced battery management systems (BMS)
• Integration of energy storage with power grids
• Design and control of microgrid systems
• Power electronics for energy-efficient applications
• Technologies for reducing energy consumption in power systems

Editor Biography:

Dr. Krishan Arora

Professor and Head, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Punjab India

Email: krishan.12252@lpu.co.in

Dr. Krishan Arora is associated with Lovely Professional University as a Professor with more than seventeen years of experience in academics and research. He is currently Head of Department, Power Systems in School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Lovely Professional University. He has completed his Ph.D. in the area of Electrical Engineering from MM (Deemed to be) University, Ambala. He did his M.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IKG Punjab Technical University, Punjab and B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from IKG Punjab Technical University, Punjab. He has published more than 80 research papers in refereed IEEE, Springer and IOP Science Journals and Conferences. He has organized several workshops, summer internships, International Conferences and expert lectures for students. He has also published 6 Indian patents and 1 copyright. He has supervised more than 10 Postgraduate Thesis and more than 30 undergraduate student’s projects. He has taken and completed 15 Non-Government and Consultancy Projects. He has attended/Participated in twenty-four National/International Online webinars. His area of expertise includes Electrical Machines, Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Load Frequency Control, Automatic Generation Control and Modernization of Smart Grids. He has edited 5 books in different areas of Electronics and Electrical engineering. He is associated for editing work with top publishers like Elsevier, CRC Taylor and Francis, Wiley-IEEE, SP Wiley and Apple academic press etc. He has taught various courses to UG and PG level like Power Electronics, Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Electric Drives, Induction and Synchronous Machines and Digital Electronics

Dr. Himanshu Sharma

Assistant Professor, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, Punjab India

Email: himanshu.23441@lpu.co.in

Dr. Himanshu Sharma has completed his Ph.D. in the area of power electronics from Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh. He did his M.Tech in Electrical Engineering from Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh. He is associated with Lovely Professional University as Assistant Professor with more than seven years of experience in academics. He is currently deputed in School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Lovely Professional University from July 2018. He has published more than 10 research papers in refereed IEEE, Springer and IOP Science Journals and Conferences. He has organized several workshops, summer internships, International Conferences and expert lectures for students. He has supervised more than 5 Postgraduate Thesis and more than 10 undergraduate student’s projects. He has attended/Participated in twenty National/International Online webinars. His area of expertise includes Power Electronics, Machine Learning, and optimization techniques. He has taught various courses to UG and PG level like Power Electronics, Non-Conventional Energy Sources, and Electric Drives etc.

Special Session Title: “Micro/Nano-electromechanical System (MEMS/NEMS) Technology Based Sensors”

Editors: Prof. Reshmi Maity and Prof. Niladri Pratap Maity

Aim and Scope:

Micro/Nano-electromechanical System (MEMS/NEMS) have played crucial roles in many applications, like:  electrical and electronics communication systems, manufacturing technology, ultrasonic sensor, accelerometer, biosensors, medical imaging, defense, consumer electronics and many more. Microfabrication offers an influential process for batch processing. By way of integrated circuit fabrication technology remains to scale down to the nano range, a diversity of NEMS can be anticipated in the probable future. Nano-range electromechanical devices and systems incorporated with nanoelectronics, will visible an enormous novel exploratory research area in technology. The main objective of this special session is to gathered academic researchers and industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in MEMS and NEMS technology with a specific importance on novel design approaches, simulation methodologies, fabrication and numerous applications.

Topics of Interest: Original and unpublished papers are invited in the following topics and not limited to:

• MEMS Sensors and Actuators
• Acoustic and Ultrasound
• RF MEMS
• Optical MEMS
• Nano-electro-mechanical devices and systems
• Microdevices and systems
• Microdevices for biomedical engineering
• BioMEMS
• MEMS Technology for IoT
• MEMS Accelerometer

Editor Biography:

Prof. Reshmi Maity

Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mizoram University (A Central University), Aizawl-796004

Email: mzut138@mzu.edu.in, & reshmidas_2009@rediffmail.com

Prof Reshmi Maity is associated with Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mizoram University (A Central University) as a Professor. Currently she is holding the post of Head of the Department of Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. She obtained her Ph.D. degree in the area of MEMS from National Institute of Technology, before this, she completed her M.Tech. and B.Tech. in Radio Physics and Electronics from Institute of Radio Physics and Electronics (IRPEL), University Calcutta, Kolkata. She has Published more than hundred fifty research papers in International and National Journals/Conferences of repute including IEEE, Elsevier, Springer, IET, Taylor and Francis, American Scientific Publishers, Hindwai, World Scientific and etc. Her areas of interest in research are MEMS/NEMS, nanoscale semiconductor device modeling.

Principal Investigator/Co- Principal Investigator of three research Project (DRDO: 2, DST: 1); Filed two Indian Patents;  granted German Patent; received Young Scientist Travel award from DST, Govt. of India to visit Singapore;  received A. K. Banerjee Award from University of Calcutta; received National Scholarships from MHRD, Govt. of India; Co-Mentor, DST Women in Science Project, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India; 1^st Prize (Best Paper Award) of Prof. Lotfi A Zadeh Memorial 6^th International Conference on CCSN 2017; Best Paper Award of Springer International Conference on ICDMC 2019, Chennai; Fellow (FIE), Institution of Engineers; Best Paper Award of 12^th International Conference on Computing, Communication, and Sensor Networks, 2023, India; Convener, International Conference on Advanced Innovative Research in Engineering and Technology, 13^th -15^th March, 2024; Most Cited Article 2020-2021, from Microsystem Technologies (Springer, SCI).

Prof. Niladri Pratap Maity

Professor, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Kolkata

Email: niladri@nitttrkol.ac.in & niladripratap@gmail.com

Prof. Niladri Pratap Maity is associated with National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Kolkata as a Professor. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in the area of nanoscale semiconductor device modeling from National Institute of Technology, before this, he completed his M.Tech. in Electronics Design and Technology from Tezpur University (A Central University), Tezpur. He has Published more than two hundred research papers in International and National Journals/Conferences of repute including IEEE, Elsevier, Springer, IET, Taylor and Francis, American Scientific Publishers, Hindwai, World Scientific and etc. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, Fellow of IE (I), Fellow of IETE, Fellow of Institute of Scholars and Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.). He has received Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing Award from Microelectronics Reliability, Elsevier. His research paper has been selected Top Cited Article in 2021-2022, in Microsystem Technologies (Springer, SCI). He has nominated and selected for SERC Visiting Scientist Fellow Award, received Fast Track Young Scientist Project Award, and also received Young Scientist Travel award to visit Malaysia from Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. His areas of interest in research are nanoscale semiconductor device modelling, MEMS/NEMS and VLSI Design.

Special Session Title: “Intelligent and Secure VLSI Architecture for Signal Processing Applications”

Editors: Dr Sandeep Dhariwal and Dr. Jyotirmoy Pathak

Aim and Scope:

The purpose of this special session is to establish a forum for academicians, researchers and industry professionals to engage in discussions regarding the integration of VLSI design and machine learning. The Field Programming Gate Array (FPGA) is regarded as the appropriate hardware support for the implementation of the AI/ML/DL algorithms. The VLSI architecture optimized for signal processing applications and the Secured Hardware architecture have become one of the primary challenges in the design of the new architecture, along with Power and Area. Different security and intelligent algorithms will be the primary focus of this session, with a particular emphasis on their prototyping development for hardware.

Topics of Interest: Original and unpublished papers are invited in the following topics and not limited to:

• VLSI Design for Circuit and System
• FPGA/ASIC/SoC Design
• Computational Electronics
• Computer Architecture
• Low Power VLSI
• Neuromorphic VLSI Design
• Machine Learning Approach with VLSI Design
• EDA tool for Machine Learning Application
• Side Channel Analysis
• VLSI Architecture for AI/ML/DL Algorithm
• Cryptography
• PUF
• VLSI Obfuscation
• Embedded Processors
• Secure Microprocessor Architecture

Editor Biography:

Dr Sandeep Dhariwal

Professor, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Alliance University, Bengaluru

Email: dhariwal.vlsi@gmail.com, sandeep.dhariwal@alliance.edu.in

Dr. Sandeep Dhariwal received his doctoral degree in Electronics Engineering from Banasthali University, and M.Tech in VLSI Design & Embedded Systems from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar. He received his B.E. from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.

He has about 15 years of experience including research and teaching, in the field of electronics and communication engineering. His technical expertise includes VLSI design, low power digital VLSI design, advanced digital system design and nano-materials. He has been resource person in organizing FDPs in the domain of VLSI and organized Value-Added Course in the area of VLSI Design for undergraduate students.

Dr. Sandeep Dhariwal has published many research papers in different reputed journals and conferences. He has reviewed various research papers from reputed journals including Organic Electronics (Elsevier), Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology and Journal of Engineering Science and Technology.

Dr. Jyotirmoy Pathak

Assistant Professor, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Christ University, Bangalore

Email: dr.jyotirmoypathak@gmail.com, jyotirmoy.pathak@christuniversity.in

A Ph.D. in VLSI Design for Hardware Security was awarded to Dr. Jyotirmoy Pathak by Lovely Professional University, India. Anna University, Chennai, awarded him a Master of Technology in VLSI Design and a Bachelor of Engineering  in Electronics and Communication Engineering. At present, he holds the position of Assistant Professor at Christ (Deemed to be University).

Over twenty of his research papers have been published in scholarly journals and presented at IEEE/Springer conferences. One book is attributed to him as an author with Wiely-IEEE, while five book chapters have been published by international publishers such as IGI Global and Nova Sciences. He has served as a resource individual for two conferences at the international level. He has served on the editorial boards and as a reviewer for programme committees of international journals and conferences.

Side Channel Attack, VLSI Design, Low Power Architecture, Memory Design, Data Converters, ASIC-SoC, and Cryptology are all within his realm of expertise.