Interested in working with me? Read on

Want to be a part of a highly motivated, outstanding research team? We have multiple open positions for Ph.D. and Master's students who are interested in joining the ACED Lab at USF starting in Spring/2023 or beyond. Ph.D. applicants with a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, or a Bachelor's degree in those areas with outstanding academic credentials will be given preference. A background and experience in at least one of the following areas is desirable:

  1. VLSI design (Cadence, Synopsys EDA tools)

  2. Computer architecture (Gem5)

  3. FPGAs and hardware coding (VHDL/Verilog)


Instructions to contact me (very important)

​If interested, please email me (dayane3 at usf dot edu) a brief description of your background, research interests, and how these align with the research areas listed on this page. Please include the following materials as attachments in your email:

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Unofficial transcripts

  • English proficiency test scores (if you are an international applicant)

  • GRE scores with percentiles (if you have taken the exam)

  • Sample publications (if available)

  • Statement of Purpose


Please use the following format as the title of your email (I use automatic email filters, so a failure in following this template might result in your email being ignored):

Prospective Student YOURNAME ADMISSIONTERM, where


YOURNAME: Your first and last name. (Example: Dayane Reis)

ADMISSIONTERM: When you intend to start your Ph.D. program/ join the lab. (Example: Fall 2023)


Good luck, and I look forward to your contact!

Dr. Dayane Reis