VSLI, Quantum Engineering and Hardware Security

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Research in VSLI, Quantum Engineering and Hardware Security areas addresses hardware and embedded system security, digital and analog integrated circuit design, and quantum computing architecture. The group develops secure hardware systems, design automation tools, and scalable architectures for next-generation computing and communication platforms.

Hardware Security and Design for Test

Faculty Contacts: J. DworakM. Thornton

Research includes detection of hardware Trojans, secure test port architectures, and in-system repair using embedded instruments. Efforts improve fault coverage and reduce vulnerability in mission-critical systems.

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Integrated Circuits and VLSI Systems

Faculty Contacts: P. Gui

Work centers on high-speed ADCs, DC-DC converters, and low-power circuit design for biomedical and harsh environments. Projects include GaN-based converters and analog front-end development for secure automotive systems.

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Quantum Informatics and Secure Architectures

Faculty Contacts: S. LohaniM. ThorntonD, MacFarlane

This group develops algorithms and architectures for quantum computing, integrating AI/ML in hardware security and cybersecurity analytics. Research supports secure system design for both classical and quantum platforms.

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Open Quantum Systems and Quantum AI

Faculty Contacts: S. LohaniM. ThorntonD, MacFarlane

Research includes quantum sensing, quantum internet, and quantum information processing. Efforts improve quantum state engineering, distributed quantum computing, and free space quantum communication and networking.

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