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The Chip-DV team at GIK Institute, which has been operational for the past two years, is dedicated to advancing semiconductor technology education. Our primary focus lies in chip design and verification, and we have actively organized intensive workshops while developing pertinent curriculum content.
Core Team
Dr. Muhammad Irfan
Dr. Muhammad Irfan
Dr. Muhammad Irfan is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering since November 2021. He obtained his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the City University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on digital systems design, high-speed memory design, and Embedded Systems. Dr. Irfan holds a key position as the lead member of the core team at Chip-DV, where he oversees and coordinates the overall activities.
Dr. Fahad Bin Muslim
Dr. Fahad Bin Muslim
Dr. Fahad Bin Muslim is serving as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, GIK Institute. Dr. Fahad’s main interests are in System-level design methodologies for embedded systems, High-level Synthesis, Machine Learning Accelerators and Energy-efficient heterogeneous architectures for high-performance computing systems.
Dr. Waqar Ahmad
Dr. Waqar Ahmad
Dr. Waqar Ahmad is serving as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, GIK Institute. Dr. Waqar’s area of expertise includes Low power digital design, FPGA design optimization, Approximate Computing, Hardware accelerators for video coding, cryptography, and machine learning applications, and Embedded systems.
Engr. Muhammad Abu Bakar
Engr. Muhammad Abu Bakar
Engr. M. Abu Bakar graduated from CUI Wah in 2019 and is currently serving as a Computer Engineer (Lab Instructor) at FCSE GIK Institute. His research interests lie in Digital Logic Design, Computer Architecture, and Embedded Systems. Engr. M. Abu Bakar also holds the position of Operations Manager at Chip-DV team.
Engr. Yousaf Ali
Engr. Yousaf Ali
(Affiliate Member)
Timeline
FPGA Workshop
FPGA Workshop
@ GIK Institute
@ GIK Institute
May 2022
Processor Design Workshop @ GIK Institute
Processor Design Workshop @ GIK Institute
June 2022
Chip Design and Verification Essentials Workshop @ NUST
Chip Design and Verification Essentials Workshop @ NUST
June 2022
Received free TinyML kits from Edge Impulse
Received free TinyML kits from Edge Impulse
June 2022
5-Day Chip Design Workshop
5-Day Chip Design Workshop
November 2022
FYP shortlisted in Prime Minister National Innovation Award
FYP shortlisted in Prime Minister National Innovation Award
October 2022
MoU signed with
AQL tech Solutions (ATS)
MoU signed with
AQL tech Solutions (ATS)
signed MoU for collaboration in strengthening cooperation in the broader Digital IC Design and Verification area.
August 2023
2-Day Workshop on Accelerated Chip Design Cycle @ GIKI
2-Day Workshop on Accelerated Chip Design Cycle @ GIKI
September 2023
Advanced Digital Hardware Design Training given to KRL
Advanced Digital Hardware Design Training given to KRL
November 2023
5-Day Training on Chip Design using Cadence Tools at National Institute of Electronics
5-Day Training on Chip Design using Cadence Tools at National Institute of Electronics
February 2024
Two submission in the Tiny Tapeout 6
Two submission in the Tiny Tapeout 6
by Saad and Huzaifa
https://tinytapeout.com/runs/tt06/
(The two submission can be seen from here)
One is from Saad and Saim.
Second from Huzaifa and Hassan.
April 2024
Open Source Processor Design workshop
Open Source Processor Design workshop
June 2024
IC Design Modern Trends
IC Design Modern Trends
Symposium and Workshop
December 2024
Keynote Speech
Keynote Speech
March 2025
@MUET Jamshoro
Edge AIoT and Microelectronics - Course
Edge AIoT and Microelectronics - Course
Our team lead, Dr. Muhammad Irfan, teaching to the Secondary school students about Digital systems Design using modern computing platforms including FPGAs, AMD AI PCs, and other development tools.
@ City University of Hong Kong.
https://www.ee.cityu.edu.hk/prospective_students/Gifted_Education_Fund
June 2025
Selected Projects
ASIC accelerators with Chisel Frontend [Funded by NESCOM]
ASIC accelerators with Chisel Frontend [Funded by NESCOM]
Expression recognition system on FPGAs [Funded by IGNITE]
Expression recognition system on FPGAs [Funded by IGNITE]
HLS based Approximate processor core [Funded by NESCOM]
HLS based Approximate processor core [Funded by NESCOM]
RISC-V based processor with Integrated CAM [Funded by NESCOM]
RISC-V based processor with Integrated CAM [Funded by NESCOM]
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