Workshop Details

• Spintronic Hardware Matrix Multipliers for Deep Learning
  Introduction to spintronic-based matrix multiplication units and their role in accelerating deep neural networks.

• Basic Magnetism Concepts for Spintronics
  Fundamental magnetic principles essential for understanding spin-based devices.

• Boltzmann Machines & Ground-State Computing
  Spin-based hardware approaches for solving complex combinatorial optimization problems.

• Magnetoresistance: AMR, GMR, TMR
  Working principles and device-level implications of different magnetoresistance mechanisms.

• VLSI Verification Using SystemVerilog Assertions (SVAs)
  Standard methodologies and hands-on exposure to assertion-based verification practices.

• Binary Stochastic Neurons with Low-Barrier Nanomagnets
  Hardware neurons enabled by stochastic switching in nanomagnetic devices.

• Magnetic Random-Access Memory (MRAM)
  Writing mechanisms, read-out processes, and data storage techniques in MRAM technology.

• Spin-Inspired Quantum Logic
  Quantum logic elements influenced by spin dynamics and magnetic interactions.

• Introduction to Embedded Systems
  Microcontrollers vs microprocessors, ESP32 architecture, communication protocols, sensor basics, Raspberry Pi overview, and practical comparisons.

• Embedded Systems Hands-on
  LED control, sensor interfacing (LDR, temperature), serial inputs, OTA firmware updates, and an automatic brightness control mini project.

• Domain-Wall Memory and Computing
  Device concepts and computing paradigms based on magnetic domain-wall motion.

• Spin Field-Effect Transistors (SpinFETs)
  Analog computation possibilities using spin-controlled FET designs.

• IoT Concepts and Connectivity
  ThingSpeak, ESP32 Web Server, ESP-NOW communication, OTA updates, and FreeRTOS fundamentals.

• IoT Practical Session
  Cloud dashboard setup, web server deployment, ESP-NOW networking, and FreeRTOS tasks (queues, mutex, core pinning, notifications).

• Special Lecture: Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs)
  Implementing hardware security primitives using defective magnetic tunnel junctions.

• Product Development Lifecycle & Case Study
  End-to-end process from requirements to deployment, demonstrated through the JIOBP EPS System (ESP32 + Raspberry Pi).

Workshop Fees

The rebate in program fee is applicable only to “currently enrolled or working” students/scholars/faculty/post-doc. The below fees are inclusive of GST. The fee is non-refundable. The candidates are advised to deposit the fee after careful consideration. 

1. IIT Roorkee students and research scholar                                                                          -            INR  250

2. Students, research scholars, post-doc and faculty from other colleges                          -            INR 500

3. Participants from industry, and all other participants from India (IITR Alumni)             -            INR  2000

4. Participants from abroad                                                                                                         -            INR  2500

NOTE: We have reduced the fee for IIT Roorkee students from 500 Rs to 250 Rs, and for other colleges from 1000 to 500 Rs. Those who have already paid the fee: we will return the excess money to them when they come for the workshop to Roorkee.