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From NIT Srinagar to Edinburgh: Dr. Bhat's AI Leap
8 Apr
Summary
- Dr. Zarak Bhat, first PhD from NIT Srinagar, joins University of Edinburgh.
- She will integrate AI in electron device design workflows at April AI Hub.
- Her research focuses on AI for semiconductor design optimization and productivity.
Dr. Zarak Bhat, an alumna of NIT Srinagar, has commenced a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. She is now part of the April AI Hub, where her research will concentrate on embedding artificial intelligence methodologies within electron device design processes. This initiative aims to enhance optimization techniques, improve performance predictions, and boost productivity in semiconductor design.
Notably, Dr. Bhat is the inaugural PhD scholar from NIT Srinagar's Nanoelectronics Research and Development Group. Her doctoral studies involved developing power Gallium Nitride (GaN) models. Her published work has appeared in prestigious journals like IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, bridging device physics with circuit simulations for advanced power electronics.
Her academic journey includes a BE in Electronics and Communication from the University of Kashmir and an MTech from Jamia Millia Islamia. She also participated in the India Semiconductor Workforce Development Program and received the ISWDP Samsung Student Fellowship, underscoring her significant contributions to the field.
