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Join our team as an Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering! Are you passionate about novel devices and computing paradigms based on 2D materials? Do you want to shape the future of semiconductor devices? We invite you to lead groundbreaking research on 2D materials devices and circuits with access to cutting-edge fabrication tools. Assistant Professor in 2D Devices and Energy Efficient Circuits https://lnkd.in/dGHWr2Cw

Preparations for Design, Automation and Test in Europe (#DATE25) are well underway. Over the past two days, I had the incredible experience of participating in the #DATE25 Technical Program Committee (TPC) and Executive Committee (DEC) meetings in Lyon, France, as the General Chair. The discussions were intense but incredibly exciting as we selected top-quality papers for the conference. Kudos to all the selected authors! In addition to our regular program, we are curating a lineup of visionary keynotes, invited talks, thought-provoking panels and special sessions. Highlights include: Special Days on Emerging Topics: ·      New Trends in AI/ML ·      Emerging Computing Paradigms ·      Autonomous Systems Design Focus Sessions  Young People Programme Multi-Partner Projects Embedded Tutorials Workshops Late Breaking Results Unplugged Sessions We will bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to cover critical industrial, academic and societal topics. Stay tuned for an inspiring and impactful event on #DATE25, March 31-April 2, 2025 in Lyon, France. Special thanks to our host at INL, Program Chair, Track Chairs, Topic Co-Chairs, TPC members, DEC members and KIT organization. Valeria Bertacco, Theo Theocharides, Alberto Bosio, Lukas Sekanina, Matteo Sonza Reorda, Nele Mentens, Marcello Traiola, Matthias Jung, Maria Zapater, Riccardo Cantoro, Wolgang Muller, Charlotte Frenkel, John Paul Strachan, Marc Duranton, Ana-Lucia Varbanescu, Selma Saidi, Rolf Ernst, Catherine Le Lan, Olivier Sentieys, Elena-Ioana Vatajelu, Francisco Cazorla, Maria Michael, Jose Filch, Pieter Mosterman, Hans Vangheluwe, Jurgen Teich, Sara Vinco, Florian Bilstein, Laura Rocha, Angeliki Kritikakou, Nima TaheriNejad, Christian Pilato, Maksim Jenihhin, Franco Fummi, Ian O'Connor, Giorgio Di Natale, Rob Smith, Laith Altimime, Anton Klotz, Marco Inglardi, Liliana Cucu-Grosjean, Annachiara Ruospo, Pascal VIVET, Georges Gielen, Soonho Ha, Hiroyuki Tomiyama, Robert Wille, Herman Beke, Andy Pimentel, Andreas Vorg, Anja Zeun, Anja Schroter, Kathleen Schafer, Jorg Herrmann

I am excited to share that I have successfully completed two significant milestones - Internship and Graduation projects in my Master degree study. Both are under the supervision of Prof. Aida Todri-Sanial at NanoComputing Reseach Lab in the framework of the Horizon EU PHASTRAC project. From September 2023 to December 2023, I had the incredible opportunity to intern and work on Oscillatory Neural Networks (ONNs), where I explored the dynamics of coupled van der Pol (vdP) oscillators. This internship allowed me to dive deep into circuit-level simulation, design, and performance analysis of ONNs, enhancing my understanding of brain-inspired computing architectures. Building on this foundation, my graduation project from January 2024 to October 2024 took these learnings even further. I developed a scalable Ring Oscillator Neural Network (RONN) aimed at solving Graph Coloring Problem. The project involved designing a printed circuit board (PCB) demonstrator, simulating an 18-node ONN system, and creating a blueprint for a fully controllable ONN chip. This project challenged me to apply theoretical knowledge to practical chip design. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Prof. Aida Todri-Sanial for her invaluable guidance and mentorship throughout both my internship and graduation project. Her insights and support are important in shaping my understanding of these complex topics and in helping me grow as both a researcher and engineer. Both experiences have sharpened my skills in analog circuit design, combinatorial optimization, and neural network architectures. I am eager to explore new challenges in the field of artificial intelligence and neural networks.

Congratulations Du! We are very proud of you and thrilled of the great work you accomplished in our lab and in the framework of PHASTRAC!

Earlier this October, we had the immense pleasure of welcoming Prof. Nikhil Shukla  from the University of Virginia to our NanoComputing Reseach Lab at TU/e. Prof. Shukla is renowned for his groundbreaking work in both mathematical modeling and circuit design for coupled oscillators, exploring their computational capabilities in various combinatorial optimisation problems. We engaged in in-depth, insightful, and dynamic discussions, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration.

I am thrilled to announce that I have graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology, earning the distinction 𝗰𝘂𝗺 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲. Throughout my Bachelor's, I had the privilege of learning from incredible individuals and working on exciting projects, for which I am truly grateful. These years have been pivotal for me, both academically and personally, as I developed not only technical expertise but also invaluable skills in leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving. For my Bachelor's End Project (BEP), I worked with NanoComputing Reseach Lab in the framework of the Horizon EU PHASTRAC project, under the supervision of Prof. Aida Todri-Sanial and Filip Sabo. My research focused on exploring nonuniform oscillators in Oscillatory Neural Networks, for which I was awarded a grade of 9/10. This project has been a highlight of my academic journey, and I am excited to continue working on it as a research assistant during my gap year before starting my master's. In addition to my studies, I had the honor of being part of Serpentine AI, a student team focused on Artificial Intelligence. During the last two years of my degree, I had the privilege of serving as the chair of the team. With this team, I also initiated a project on brain-computer interfaces, and we will be showcasing our first demo at Dutch Design Week. I am deeply grateful for Serpentine and the incredible team members who have inspired and helped me grow. I also had the opportunity to work as a student ambassador for TU/e and at the International Office, assisting prospective students with their university applications and answering their questions. It was incredibly rewarding to help others navigate this important journey. Continuing my passion for exploring diverse fields, I also completed a one-year Honors Degree Program in Radio Astronomy with TU/e Honors Academy. This program allowed me to broaden my knowledge and explore another exciting field of interest. Looking ahead, I am excited to continue contributing to research and collaborating with other passionate individuals. I am honored to have been admitted to several prestigious universities worldwide to pursue my master's degree. After careful consideration, for now, I have decided to continue this journey at Caltech in the upcoming academic year. As I explore financial aid options to support my studies, I would greatly appreciate any recommendations or assistance in this regard. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey, and I look forward to the exciting opportunities the future holds!

Teaching analog electronics circuits this quarter to second year undergraduates and it has been quite a thrill covering topics from frequency response, filters to oscillators. Bringing to students an intuitive understanding of how circuits function, why they behave the way they do, their optimal operation points, criteria for oscillation and their differences between passives and actives has been fun, challenging and rewarding experience. As an advanced topic on oscillators, I covered a variety of oscillators from linear to nonlinear. I brought a few metronomes to experiment live abstract concepts such as "oscillator coupling in-phase/out-of-phase" synchronisation and "subharmonic injection locking". It was a fun experience for us all and some of them already want to couple many more oscillators :) They are the future circuit designers!

Our editorial piece for npj Unconventional Computing. "A perfect storm and a new dawn for unconventional computing technologies" https://lnkd.in/dJCmF_rb

#ESSERC2024 impressions talking about the Future of Computing.