I conduct research and development in the broad area of microelectronics and nanotechnology. 

I have successfully completed the following projects.

Sensors for particle detection and concentration measurement 

High-precision Laser micromachining for device/sensor fabrication 

CMOS-MEMS Resonator Integrated system 

Finite Element modeling of Microdevices and sensors

Behavioral (System-level) models and simulation

Area of Interest

Following are some key areas of my research.

Nanotechnology

1. Energy harvesting and storage. Project objective is to design and develop hardware and software interface for a real-time energy harvesting/measurement system. Click here.

2. Real-time monitoring of environmental/biomedical parameters (Development of a compact, real-time monitoring apparatus)

3. Analytical and Finite Element Modeling of transduction mechanisms in Micro/Nano ElectroMechanical Systems (M/NEMS). 

4.  Novel materials and their role in enhancing the transduction (piezoelectric, acoustic, opto-mechanical, thermal, piezo-resistive, capacitive, magnetic, etc.) in MEMS/NEMS sensors and actuators 

5. Design of thermal actuators for heat monitoring applications.

VLSI / IC Design / Semiconductor

1. Low-power/Low-area/High speed implementation of mixed-mode circuits and systems

2. Architecture exploration of the sub-blocks of the IP to optimize for area, speed and power with the latest technology nodes.

3. VLSI Design & verification of the sub-blocks/exploration of latest features and standards. 

4. IC design with Google’s multi-project wafer program/Open-source process design kits (PDKs)

5. Based on project assigned, the work would involve one or more of the following activities: HDL coding, FPGA verification, physical design, managing ASIC design flow, etc.

Design and Development of Sensors for Internet of Things (IoT) Applications

1. This project involves design and development of various sensors and integrated systems that are compact, portable, smaller in weight, size, cost, and energy consumption, including self-powered and autonomous. Idea is to test and charaterise the exisiting devices/sensors (including commercial) and improve thier performance through R&D.

2. Another project idea is to leverage existing sensors surrounding us and develop novel applications using IoT, cloud, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Designing an Indoor Air Quality Sensor for Contaminant Detection and Measurement

The purpose of this project is to design a sensor that can detect and measure the concentration of various contaminants responsible for indoor pollution. As we spend a significant portion of our day in offices and homes, it is essential to address the sources of pollution that can adversely affect our long-term well-being and health. The sensor unit aims to provide real-time information about the indoor air quality in a room, house, or office cabinet. It should display the concentration of a specific/each pollutant/s and be equipped with an alarm setting to notify users when specific contaminants exceed a predefined threshold. Additionally, the sensor should prompt users to take necessary actions, such as ventilating the room, office, or house, in response to the detected pollution.

Smart wearables for health and wellbeing monitoring

Title: Design and development of smart wearable for monitoring health and wellbeing.

Problem Statement: The project aims to contribute to the investigation, design, and development of a smart wearable device capable of monitoring and assessing an individual's healthcare and wellbeing. The objective is to create a user-friendly and advanced wearable solution that can accurately collect and analyze relevant health data in real-time, providing valuable insights and promoting proactive healthcare management.

Embedded  intelligence

Title: Design and development of smart wearable for monitoring health and wellbeing.

Problem Statement: The project aims to contribute to the investigation, design, and development of a smart wearable device capable of monitoring and assessing an individual's healthcare and wellbeing. The objective is to create a user-friendly and advanced wearable solution that can accurately collect and analyze relevant health data in real-time, providing valuable insights and promoting proactive healthcare management.