Vivek Kumar
Assistant Professor

Dr. Vivek Kumar is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Electronics Engineering Department at the National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand, where he has been an integral faculty member since 2016. He attained his M.Tech and PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering, specializing in Microelectronics and VLSI Design, from the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee in 2018 and 2023, respectively. A prolific record of scholarly contributions distinguishes Dr. Kumar's academic journey. His expertise spans diverse areas within Electronics Engineering, focusing notably on Nanoscale device simulation, Modeling, and MIM structure fabrication and characterization. His research has culminated in numerous publications in high-impact SCI-indexed journals and active participation in international conferences, cementing his position as a respected authority in the field of VLSI. Notably, Dr Kumar holds a significant role as a Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) in two pioneering projects under the Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme sponsored by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). In Category-I, he contributes to developing a novel power-on-pilot IC tailored for ultra-low power wireless IoT devices. Simultaneously, his involvement in Category-III focuses on VLSI design for an Imagined Speech-based Neuroprosthesis, presenting promising applications in the Healthcare System. Driven by an unwavering passion for technological advancement, Dr. Kumar remains dedicated to pushing the frontiers of Microelectronics and VLSI Design. His commitment to scholarly pursuits and groundbreaking research endeavours exemplifies his mission to contribute valuable insights and innovations to the field.