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

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Jan 2022 - Aug 2024; Jan 2025 - Present

    The University of Kansas — Lawrence, KS

    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.

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

    The University of Kansas — Lawrence, KS

    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.

  • Research Mentor

    Summer 2025

    NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Project — Lawrence, KS

    Mentored four undergraduate research assistants as part of the NSF-funded REU program, in collaboration with the University of Kansas and Wright State University.

  • Co-Instructor

    Fall 2023

    The University of Kansas — Lawrence, KS

    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.

  • Summer Camp Instructor

    Summer 2023, 2024

    The University of Kansas — Lawrence, KS

    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 Google Scholar for the complete list of publications and citations, or visit the Publications page.

Research Talks & Presentations

  • Leakage Unplugged - A Hands-On Tutorial on Power Side-Channel Attacks

    January 2025

    By Tanvir Hossain

    Research Workshop in the I2S Student Research Symposium 2025. University of Kansas

  • Power Side-Channel and Fault Attacks on ASCON and their Countermeasures

    February 2024

    By Tanvir Hossain

    Information Advantage Scholars Visit at I2S, KU. 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