Balakumar Muniandi

PhD opportunity at the University of Idaho for a student interested in biosensing chip design , analog & mixed-signal IC design , bioelectronics , and ASIC development for sensing applications. The position is announced by Balakumar Muniandi , Assistant Professor at the University of Idaho, who is recruiting a highly motivated PhD student to join the research group. The work appears to be centered on interdisciplinary hardware research at the intersection of integrated circuits and biosensing systems. Research areas: analog and mixed-signal IC design, biosensing, bioelectronics, ASICs for sensing applications, and circuit design using Cadence or related tools. Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a strong background in analog or mixed-signal IC design; experience with Cadence/circuit design tools is a plus; interest in biosensing systems and interdisciplinary research is expected. Funding: the position is fully funded, including tuition and stipend. Location: Moscow Campus, University of Idaho, United States. Application window: Fall 2026 / Spring 2027. The post does not list a formal deadline, so interested candidates should apply early. How to apply: email your CV and a brief statement of research interests to [email protected].

PhD positions are available in the iNEXT Lab at the University of Idaho in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The openings are for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 , with research directions in two main areas: Biosensing & Biomedical Integrated Circuits and Edge-AI Computing Chips . Research topics include: CMOS analog/mixed-signal ICs, electrochemical and bioelectronic sensor interfaces, low-noise TIA/AFE design, low-power ADCs, multi-channel biosensing ASICs, sensor-on-chip systems, Edge-AI-enabled biomedical platforms, energy-efficient AI accelerators, AI/ML hardware, digital and mixed-signal computing, Compute-in-Memory (CIM), neuromorphic computing, low-power CMOS architectures, hardware/software co-design, and ASIC implementation. Preferred background: Electrical/Computer Engineering, Microelectronics, VLSI, IC Design, or related fields. Helpful experience includes Cadence Virtuoso/Spectre, analog/mixed-signal IC design, CMOS/VLSI, Verilog/SystemVerilog, FPGA/ASIC, Python/MATLAB, machine learning, or biosensors. Funding: Qualified students may receive RA/TA support and tuition support. The post also highlights opportunities for IC tapeout, publications, and collaborative research. How to apply: Email your CV, transcripts, research interests, and relevant projects/publications to the listed contact email. Include the subject line “LastName – PhD Application – Spring/Fall 2027.” Deadline: Not specified in the post.

PhD positions are available for Spring 2027 / Fall 2027 at the iNEXT Lab, University of Idaho. The Integrated Circuits for Next-Frontier Electronics & X-Technologies (iNEXT) Lab in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking motivated PhD students to work on neural circuits for ASICs and neuromorphic circuits . Research topics include designing and implementing bio-inspired circuits in silicon, such as electronic synapses , spiking neurons , and integrated neuromorphic systems. Students will gain experience in transistor-level circuit design, simulation, layout, and hardware validation. Applicants with backgrounds in electrical engineering , computer engineering , microelectronics , VLSI , or related fields are encouraged to apply. Experience with analog or mixed-signal IC design, CMOS circuits, or Cadence Virtuoso/Spectre is desirable. Funding may include RA/TA support and tuition support . The position also offers opportunities for chip tapeout, publications, and collaborative research. To apply, email your CV, transcripts, research interests, and relevant projects or publications to [email protected] with the subject line: LastName – PhD Application – Spring/Fall 2027 .