About
Highly accomplished Digital Electronics Engineer with an M.Sc. and over 8 years of combined research and teaching experience, specializing in advanced digital system design, verification, and hardware development for FPGAs and ASICs. Expert in RTL design, algorithmic implementation, system optimization, and low-power/low-latency architectures, consistently delivering high-performance solutions. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary research, translate complex concepts into tangible hardware, and drive innovation in secure and reliable systems.
Education
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B.Sc.
Electronics Engineering
Grade: 15.91/20
Courses
Design of ASIC and FPGA Systems
Computer Architecture
Logic Circuit analysis and design
Digital Systems Test and Testability
Engineering Statistics and Probability
Microprocessors
Digital Telecommunication Systems
Analog Electronics
Awards
Top Student (Rank 1)
Awarded By
University of Kurdistan
Awarded for achieving the highest academic standing in the Master of Science in Electronics Engineering program.
Top Student (Rank 3)
Awarded By
University of Kurdistan
Recognized for outstanding academic performance, ranking third in the Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering program.
Publications
Work
Technical University of Darmstadt
|Research Assistant
Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Led advanced research in low-latency cryptographic designs and developed robust hardware countermeasures against physical side-channel attacks.
Highlights
Conducted cutting-edge research on low-latency cryptographic designs, enhancing security and performance for critical applications.
Developed and implemented hardware countermeasures, effectively mitigating physical side-channel attacks at ImpSec Group.
Co-authored two peer-reviewed papers (first author), contributing to advancements in secure and reliable digital systems research.
University Of Kurdistan
|Lecturer & Research Assistant
Kurdistan, Kurdistan, Iran
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Summary
Instructed undergraduate electrical engineering courses and spearheaded research initiatives in digital design and 3D FPGAs.
Highlights
Lectured undergraduate courses including Computer Architecture, Logic Circuits, and Digital Systems Design, delivering foundational knowledge to engineering students.
Led impactful research in hardware design, resulting in 5 publications in conferences and journals.
Mentored and guided numerous students in complex digital design projects, fostering hands-on experience and academic growth.
University Of Kurdistan
|Teaching Assistant
Kurdistan, Kurdistan, Iran
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Summary
Supported instruction for over 10 core electrical engineering courses, facilitating student learning and practical skill development.
Highlights
Assisted in teaching over 10 core electrical engineering courses, including ASIC/FPGA Design, C++ Programming, and VLSI.
Provided direct support to students, clarifying complex concepts and guiding practical exercises to enhance comprehension and application.
Contributed to the development of course materials and lab sessions, improving the learning experience for undergraduate students.
Kurdistan Telecommunication Company, Data Center
|Data Center Intern
Kurdistan, Kurdistan, Iran
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Summary
Analyzed and optimized the performance of critical central equipment within a data center environment.
Highlights
Examined the performance of central equipment at high temperatures, identifying key areas for operational improvement and reliability.
Proposed and evaluated solutions to address temperature-related performance issues, enhancing system longevity.
Gained practical experience in data center operations and critical infrastructure management, contributing to system stability.
Interests
ASIC/FPGA Design
Low-power digital design, Hardware-algorithm co-design, Design-for-test, Architectural challenges in 3D ICs.
Cryptography
Post-Quantum Cryptography, Implementation security, Side-channel analysis, Lightweight and efficient cipher architectures.
AI Hardware
RISC-V for SNN acceleration, Memristive and emerging devices, Energy-efficient edge AI systems.
Projects
Skills
Operating Systems
Linux, Windows.
Programming Languages
C/C++, Verilog, Python, Bash Scripting.
EDA & Development Tools
Vivado, ModelSim, Cadence Virtuoso, Cadence Genus, Cadence Innovus, Synopsys HSpice, Synopsys Design Compiler, PROLEAD, Yosys, VTR, Git.
Software & Libraries
MATLAB, Atmel Studio, Visual Studio Code, TensorFlow.
Hardware Prototyping
FPGA Programming, AVR Programming, Soldering, Laboratory Equipment.
Languages
Kurdish
Native
Persian
Fluent
English
Proficient
References
Amir Moradi, Ph.D.
Full Professor, Chair for Implementation Security, Department of Computer Science, Technical University of Darmstadt, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany. Email: amir.moradi@tu-darmstadt.de.
Hadi Jahanirad, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, University of Kurdistan, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran, Postal Code 90210. Email: h.jahanirad@uok.ac.ir.
Mohammad Razaghi, Ph.D.
Full Professor, University of Kurdistan, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran, Postal Code 90210. Email: m.razaghi@uok.ac.ir.