Lihong Zhang, Ph.D.   Full Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Memorial University

                                    

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STUDENTS

Current Students

• Mina Nazarian-Samani, Ph.D. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and design automation of trioboelectric nanogenerator for renewable energy harvesting".

• Sima Ghandi, Ph.D. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Power management system for renewable energy harvesting".

• Masoud Salmani Arani, Ph.D. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Electronic design automation for RF circuits".

• Aylar Abouzarkhanifard, Ph.D. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and design automation of MEMS-based energy harvesters".

• Mirvala Sadrafshari, Ph.D. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Electronic design automation of electron beam lithography layout for analog and mixed-signal ICs".

• Hamed Nasiri, Ph.D. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Mixed-Signal IC design and design automation".

• Mehrnaz Ahmadi, Ph.D. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Electronic design automation for analog/RF layouts".

• Abel Tshimbu, M.Eng. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and design automation of harvesting systems".

• Seyyed Morteza Golzan, M.Eng. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Electronic design automation for communication systems".

• Debopriyo Roy, M.A.Sc. Candidtate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "SAR ADC implementation with FPGA".

• Bolade Oba, M.A.Sc. Candidtate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Low-noise design for SAR DAC".

• Sarun Kumar, M.A.Sc. Candidtate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Reinforcement learning for SAR DAC".

• Shreya Barthaval, M.A.Sc. Candidtate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Reinforcement learning for analog placement".

• Srinivas Bodduluru, M.A.Sc. Candidtate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "High-performance OpAmp design".

• Changyuan Wen, M.A.Sc. Candidtate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Multi-agent reinforcement learning for analog placement".

• Ishan Sheth, M.A.Sc. Candidtate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Energy storage system utilizing surplus renewable energy for producing hydrogen through electrolysis".

• Abhinandan Rai, M.A.Sc. Candidtate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Energy storage system utilizing surplus renewable energy for producing hydrogen through electrolysis".

• Musayed Ahmed, M.A.Sc. Candidtate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Digital part of ultra-low power SAR ADC using statistical characteristics of low-activity signals".

• David Aluku, M.A.Sc. Candidtate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Green hydrogen production in Newfoundland using a combination of hydrokinetic energy and other renewable energy sources".

• Emekwuru Amarachukwu, M.A.Sc. Candidtate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Green hydrogen production in Newfoundland using a combination of hydrokinetic energy and other renewable energy sources".

• Wajid Ali, M.A.Sc. Candidtate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Green hydrogen production in Newfoundland using a combination of hydrokinetic energy and other renewable energy sources".

• Mitchell Butt, Undergraduate Work-Term Co-op Student, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Triboelectric-electromagnetic hybrid renewable energy harvesters".

• Muhammad Shamim Jahan Munna, Mohammad Nibraj Hossain, Max King, Mohammad Shahbaaz, Kyle Giles, B.Eng. Candidates, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Triboelectric nanogenerator for renewable energy harvesting".

Previous Students

• Mohammad Torabi, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design automation of analog and RF integrated circuits".

• Seyedfakhreddin Nabavi, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Optimization of energy harvesters".

• Xuan Dong, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design automation for analog VLSI circuits".

• Chengchang Zhang, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Multi-FPGA-based communication systems".

• Dai Geng, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Memorial University, Research Topic: "MEMS devices and intelligent downhole tools".

• Zhenxin Zhao, Ph.D., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Automated analog/RF topology synthesis".

• Tuotian Liao, Ph.D., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Layout-Aware Sizing Methodology for Analog Integrated Circuits".

• Seyedfakhreddin Nabavi, Ph.D., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and optimization of piezoelectric MEMS vibration energy harvesters".

• Mohammad Torabi, Ph.D., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Analog layout design automation: ILP-based analog routers".

• Gholamreza Shomalnasab, Ph.D., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Advanced analog layout design automation in compliance with density uniformity".

• Xuan Dong, Ph.D., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Analog design for manufacturability: lithography-aware analog layout retargeting".

• Zahra Heshmatpour, M.Eng., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Deterministic multi-objective variation-aware analog circuit sizing for carbon nanotube technology".

• Mohammad Hajijafari, M.Eng., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Electron-scattering-aware mixed-signal IC placement with reinforcement learning for EBL Technologies".

• Hamidreza Ehsani-Chimeh, M.Eng., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and optimization of low-frequency piezoelectric MEMS energy harvesters based on machine learning".

• Shafi Md Kawsar Zaman, M.Eng., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Fault diagnosis of induction motors using advanced signal processing approaches and graph-based semi-supervised learning".

• Berzad Parsi, M.Eng., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Finite element modeling in the design and optimization of portable instrumentation".

• Sivaram Selvamani Nirmala Devi, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and simulation of renewable wind energy harvester using triboelectric nanogenerators".

• Adithyan Parameswaran Veettil, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and simulation of renewable wind energy harvester using triboelectric nanogenerators".

• Nikhil Jojy Cherian, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and simulation of renewable wind energy harvester using triboelectric nanogenerators".

• Sri Paran Sri Pathmanaban, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and 2imulation of triboelectric nanogenerators for energy harvesting".

• Kalyana Senarath Bandara, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and simulation of triboelectric nanogenerators for energy harvesting".

• Sebastian Reyna, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and simulation of triboelectric nanogenerators for energy harvesting".

• Jin Li, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Trioboelectric nanogenerators for energy harvesting".

• Shubham Chhibber, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Stock price prediction using machine learning".

• Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Pisarla, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Hardware implementation of SAR ADC".

• Tianyue Jiang, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Training model with the case study".

• Jiahao Yang, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Implementation of analog placement algorithm".

• Mohammad Saad Khan, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Machine learning for mask/wafer hotspot detection".

• Utkarsh Trivedi, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "A Flask application - card fraud detection".

• Shiqi Liu, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "FPGA/ASIC implementation for machine learning algorithms".

• Abhishek Sharma, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "FOODIFY- food redefined".

• Xuchen Sun, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Game image design based on GAN and CNN".

• Shuo Zhang, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Study of wireless charging technology".

• Jaykumar Patel, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Mechanical solutions to MEMS-based vibration energy harvester".

• Shrey Patel, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Utilizing machine learning to recognize potential COVID-19 cases".

• Sona Pujari, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Implementation of QB-trees for analog layout designs".

• Karan Parekh, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Mechanical solutions to MEMS-based vibration energy harvester".

• Prahar Vyas, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Power electronics solution to MEMS-based vibration energy harvester".

• Vaishalkumar Patel, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Mechanical solutions to MEMS-based vibration energy harvester".

• Shova Adhikari, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Power electronics solution to MEMS-based vibration energy harvester".

• Karmajeetsinh Zala, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Power electronics solution to MEMS-based vibration energy harvester".

• Nana Twum Essandoh, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "ASIC/FPGA design of error correction codes for high bit error channels".

• Yibing Zhao, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Digital design and implementation of cryptography and compression algorithms".

• Christian Legge, Dylan Jenkins, Ryan Lau, and Zack Taylor, B.Eng., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Shoe-integrated pedometer".

• Hipolito Castillo, Kartik Patel, Hrishit Mazumder, Junyong Liu, David Stairs, B.Eng., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Privacy-preserving contact tracing for tackling COVID-19".

• Xingwen Li, NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA) Work-Term Co-op Student, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Power management system for renewable energy harvesting".

• Shahbad Alam, NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA) Work-Term Co-op Student, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and implementation of VLSI design automation algorithms for analog and mixed-signal circuits".

• Ahmed Aljaroudi, Undergraduate Work-Term Co-op Student, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design of an energy harvesting circuit".

• Fuchen Wang, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Placement algorithm design and implementation for analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits".

• Qi Kang, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and verification of multi-layer wireless sensor networks".

• Zhongliang Zhou, M.Eng. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Satellite data communication devices".

• Samin Ebrahim Sorkhabi, Ph.D. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Automated IC topology synthesis".

• Zhenxin Zhao, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Floorplan representation for analog and mixed-signal ICs".

• Chao Zhao, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Wavelet-based signal processing for real-time measurement".

• Yan Zhu, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Multilayer wireless sensor network for environmental monitoring".

• Zach Ford, Daniel Juteau, Matt O'Connell, and Kelly Sceviour, B.E., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Integrated climate exosensor (I.C.E.) cube".

• Lianbo Li, Ph.D. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Analog design and design automation".

• An Cao, M.Eng. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Satellite data communication devices".

• Yini Li, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "FPGA implementation of modem for satellite communication system".

• Xuan Chen, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Algorithms and implementation for electronic design automation".

• Xu Yang, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Digital implementation of satellite communication LDPC encoder and decoder based on FPGA".

• Praful Gupta, Undergraduate Student, Mitacs Globallink Scholarship Placement, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Red-black-tree-based contour implementation for VLSI placement".

• Vaishali Swaminathan, Undergraduate Student, Mitacs Globallink Scholarship Placement, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Strategy study of electronic devices adapted for cold environment".

• Robert Patrick Pinto Vieira, Undergraduate Student, Canada-Brazil Science without Borders (SWB) Scholarship Placement, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Optimization solvers for electronic design automation".

• Yixin Li, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "FPGA implementation of satellite modem".

• Wenjie Ren, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Underwater acoustic positioning system based on FPGA/LabVIEW".

• Junyi Zhang, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Effects of environmental factors on wireless sensor network".

• Yang Wang, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Microcontroller-based wireless sensor network".

• Benyuan Cao, Haozhi Liao, Justin Wagner, and Bradley King, B.E., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Wireless network in cold weather".

• Danielle Conway, Kaiyun Shen, Cheryl Waight, and Jun Wang, B.E., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Environmental monitoring with wireless sensor network in cold weather".

• Lee Stewart, Charles Ezeoru, Haochen Zhang, Fouad Hassouneh, and Stephen Gregory, B.E., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Smartphone design with open source software".

• Sai Zhao, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "ZigBee routing protocol based on wireless sensor network application".

• Rafael Grilo de Lima, Undergraduate Student, Canada-Brazil Science without Borders (SWB) Scholarship Placement, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Software tools for design automation applications".

• Nikoo Naeemi Sanatdoost, M.Eng. (Co-supervised), Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and optimization of a MEMS-based inertial sensor for underwater/under-ice navigation systems".

• Xi Zhang, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Analog placement algorithm based on TCG-S".

• Xuehua Liu, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design and implementation of sigma-delta ADC".

• Tuotian Liao, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "MOSFET multi-finger layout structure in the advanced technology".

• Haoyi Zhang, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Deterministic optimization method for placement design".

• Kaiyun Shen, Undergraduate Work-Term Co-op Student, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design of a weather data sampling system".

• Hao Yan, M.Eng. Candidate (Co-supervised), Memorial University, Research Topic: "Yield-aware analog layout automation".

• Abdullah Ahmed, M.Eng., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Fast parasitic-aware synthesis methodology for high performance analog and RF circuits".

• Manish Pandit, M.Eng. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Analog design automation".

• Gholamreza Shomalnasab, M.Eng. Candidate (Co-supervised), Memorial University, Research Topic: "Design for manufacturability in the analog design automation".

• Rui He, M.Eng., Memorial University, Research Topic: "TCG-based placement design handling complex topological constraints for integrated circuit layouts".

• Zheng Liu, M.Eng., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Performance-driven parasitic-aware layout retargeting and optimization for analog and RF integrated circuits".

• Shaoxi Wang, M.Eng. Candidate, Memorial University, Research Topic: "Analog layout retargeting using geometric programming".

• Si Yang, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Placement design with common-centroid constraints".

• Xiaofan Yang, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Wide bandwidth CMOS transimpedance amplifiers for biomedical applications".

• Jun Li, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Hardware implementation of LDPC decoder".

• Shuo Li, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "VLSI implementation of a multi-clock data transfer system".

• Jia Ma, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Complete FPGA implementation of digital systems".

• Rui He, M.A.Sc., Memorial University, Research Topic: "Modern MOSFET models in bulk-driven applications".

• Cheng Wang, Ph.D., Memorial University (in Supervisory Committee), Research Topic: "Flexible and resource efficient design for hardware implementation of the advanced encryption standard".

• Feng Wu, Visiting M.Eng. Student from Harbin Institute of Technology (China), Memorial University, Research Topic: "An open-source based microcontroller dedicated to wireless sensor networks".

• Andrew Osmond, B.Eng. Final Project, Memorial University, Project: "VLSI design automation: analog routing".

• Chris Squibb, B.Eng. Final Project, Memorial University, Project: "VLSI design automation: placement algorithms".

• Matthew Seymour, B.Eng. Final Project, Memorial University, Project: "CMOS integrated circuits using 90 nanometer technology".

• Albert Chaulk, B.Eng. Final Project, Memorial University, Project: "A highly parallel network stack".

• Tristan Adey, B.Eng. Final Project, Memorial University, Project: "Design and development of ICAN's navigation system".

• Robert Rees, B.Eng. Senior Project, Memorial University, Project: "Distributed computing".

• Martin Schaffoener, M.Eng., Otto-von-Guericke University of Magdeburg (involved in the supervision as a Scientific Employee within Dr. U. Kleine's team), Research Topic: "Resistor extractor for analog VLSI layout".

• Guillaume Brehelin, M.Eng., Otto-von-Guericke University of Magdeburg (involved in the supervision as a Scientific Employee within Dr. U. Kleine's team), Research Topic: "Placement of VLSI analog modules implemented with GA".

• Tobias Rudolph, Co-op Undergraduate Student, Otto-von-Guericke University of Magdeburg (involved in the supervision as a Scientific Employee within Dr. U. Kleine's team), Project Topic: "Technology interface for analog layout automation".