Curriculum Vitae

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Electrical Engineering (Expected 2026)
    The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
    Advisor: Dr. Tamzidul Hoque, Assistant Professor, EECS, KU

  • Master's of Science (M.S.), Electrical Engineering (May 2025)
    The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
    Advisor: Dr. Tamzidul Hoque, Assistant Professor, EECS, KU

  • Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2016 - 2021)
    Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

Professional Appointments

  • The University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS
    Graduate Research Assistant
    Jan 2022 - Aug 2024; Jan 2025 - Present
    Conducted research on hardware security, focusing on detecting and mitigating hardware Trojans in microelectronic ICs. Developed a novel Trojan detection and data protection method using side-channel analysis, leading to publications in top-tier conferences and journals.

  • The University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS
    Graduate Teaching Assistant
    Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
    Conducted lab sessions and graded assignments for undergraduate courses in digital logic and computer architecture, assisting in developing course materials and exams. Provided guidance in project-based learning using MARS MIPS and gem5 x86 simulators, enhancing student engagement and understanding.

  • NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Project - Lawrence, KS
    Research Mentor
    Summer 2025
    Mentored four undergraduate research assistants as part of the NSF-funded REU program, in collaboration with the University of Kansas and Wright State University.

  • The University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS
    Co-Instructor
    Fall 2023
    Co-taught the course "Hands-On Introduction to Computer Hardware using FPGA and Microcontroller," where I developed modules using FPGAs, simulations, and the ESP32 embedded Aha Board to teach hardware fundamentals of computer systems.

  • The University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS
    Summer Camp Instructor
    Summer 2023, 2024
    Organized and conducted summer camps teaching high school students computer hardware fundamentals through gamified, hands-on projects using FPGAs and basic electronics. Fostered an engaging learning environment to teach electronics and programming concepts.

Publications

  See my Google Scholar for complete list of publications and citations.

Research Talks & Presentations

  • Leakage Unplugged - A Hands-On Tutorial on Power Side-Channel Attacks
    By Tanvir Hossain
    Presented at Research Workshop in the I2S Student Research Symposium 2025. January 2025. University of Kansas.

  • Power Side-Channel and Fault Attacks on ASCON and their Countermeasures
    By Tanvir Hossain
    Presented at Information Advantage Scholars Visit at I2S, KU. February 2024. University of Kansas.

Grants & Fellowships

  • Collaborative Research - Engaging High Schoolers in Integrated Computer Science and Engineering Through Hands-On Experiences with Microelectronics and Artificial Intelligence (2024 - Present)
    Funding Agency: National Science Foundation
    Award Number: 2405375
    Role: Research Assistant

  • Collaborative Research - Gamified Learning of Computing Hardware Fundamentals (2022 - Present)
    Funding Agency: National Science Foundation
    Award Number: 2142696
    Role: Research Assistant

Honors & Awards

  • First Place (Poster Presentation) (January 2024)
    In the I2S Student Research Symposium

  • Second Place (Research Showcasing) (March 2023)
    Among 20 participants in the I2S Student Research Symposium

  • Third Place (Poster Presentation) (April 2023)
    Among 16 participants in the 2023 Research Showcase by the Graduate Engineering Association of KU

  • People's Choice Award (Poster Presentation) (April 2023)
    Among 16 participants in the 2023 Research Showcase by the Graduate Engineering Association of KU

  • David D. and Mildred H. ROBB Award (April 2023)
    Awarded by the EECS department of the University of Kansas

  • National Science Foundation (NSF) Travel Grant (May 2023)
    IEEE International Symposium on Hardware Oriented Security and Trust (HOST 2023 Symposium)

  • Champion - Microelectronics Security Challenge (IP security) (May 2023)
    IEEE International Symposium on Hardware Oriented Security and Trust (HOST 2023 Symposium)

  • National Science Foundation (NSF) Travel Grant (June 2022)
    IEEE International Symposium on Hardware Oriented Security and Trust (HOST 2022 Symposium)

  • Bangladesh Sweden Trust Fund (December 2022)
    A travel grant for Graduate study in USA

  • Best AUST Paper Award (March 2021)
    The 23rd International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT 2020)

  • Tuition Waiver Award (Fall 2019)
    Based on the result of the top 8% students

  • Champion (February 2018)
    Hardware Showcasing of Technomania '18, AUST CSE Society

  • Second Runner-up (February 2018)
    Hardware of Engenius '18, Organized by AUST EEE Society

  • Second Runner-up (April 2018)
    Project Showcasing of Technival '18, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET)

  • Runner-up (August 2018)
    Hardware Exhibition, Inter University Software and Hardware Carnival-2018, University of Asia Pacific