Chintan Patel

Dr. Chintan Patel is an esteemed Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). With a robust academic background, Dr. Patel earned his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from UMBC in 2004, following his M.S. in Computer Science from the same institution in 2001. His academic journey has been marked by a deep commitment to advancing the field of VLSI design and test. Dr. Patel's research interests are centered around power supply modeling, noise estimation, and hardware security. His work is particularly focused on the development of innovative frameworks for estimating the current drawn from chip power pads, a critical aspect of ensuring efficient and reliable chip performance. He is also involved in analyzing power supply networks and predicting power supply noise, which are essential for the design of robust electronic systems. In addition to his work on power supply modeling, Dr. Patel is actively engaged in the field of hardware security. He is dedicated to detecting malicious circuits in chips, a growing concern in the era of increasing cyber threats. His research also includes the development of physically un-clonable functions, which are crucial for enhancing the security of hardware systems. Dr. Patel has made significant contributions to the field by reducing simulation complexity and generating power supply noise-aware test patterns. His work on preventing side-channel attacks through information leakage analysis is particularly noteworthy, as it addresses one of the most pressing challenges in hardware security today. Throughout his career, Dr. Patel has been committed to both research and teaching, inspiring the next generation of engineers and computer scientists. His dedication to his field and his students is evident in his numerous publications and the successful projects he has led. Dr. Patel continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in VLSI design and hardware security, making him a respected figure in his field.