Mr Keith Raymond Fernandes

About

I am Keith Fernandes, an Assistant Professor at St Joseph Engineering College in Mangaluru, where I have been imparting knowledge and shaping young minds since 2014. My specialization lies in VLSI Design, a field that blends the intricate aspects of electronics with cutting-edge technological advancements. Teaching Electronics has not only been my profession but also my passion.

Throughout my academic career, I have been deeply committed to the teaching-learning process, constantly seeking innovative methods to engage and inspire my students. I believe education extends beyond textbooks, and I strive to foster an environment where curiosity and critical thinking thrive. My dedication to education is fueled by the joy of witnessing my students' growth and achievements.

Outside the classroom, I am an avid reader interested in books and current affairs. Staying informed about the latest developments in various fields helps me bring fresh perspectives into my teaching, enriching the learning experience for my students. I am particularly drawn to literature that explores new ideas and provides insights into the ever-evolving world.

In my professional and personal life, I am guided by a commitment to continuous learning and a desire to contribute positively to society. I believe that through education, we have the power to shape a better future, and I am dedicated to playing my part in this transformative process.

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Education Qualifications

Sl.No	Qualification Level	University	Area of Specialization	Year of Compeltion	Awards
1	PG	University of Western Australia	Microelectronics	2011
2	UG	Visvesvaraya Technological University	Electronics and Communication Engineering	2009

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Work Experience

St Joseph Engineering College

Assistant Professor

07/2014 - current

Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology

Assistant Professor

07/2013 - 06/2014

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Research Areas

Hardware Security

VLSI System Design

VLSI Design Verification

Microelectronics

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Journal Publications

1. Co-Author: Keith Raymond Fernandes, “The RF Vacuum Robot” Published in International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, Publication Year: 2018, ISSN 2250 – 2459 (Online), http://www.ijetae.com/files/Volume8SpecialIssue/IJETAE_ICSC3_2018_05.pdf
2. Co-Author: Keith Raymond Fernandes, “Design of a Low Drop Out (LDO) Voltage Regulator” Published in International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, Publication Year: 2018, Year: 2018, ISSN 2250 – 2459 (Online), http://www.ijetae.com/files/Volume8Issue7/IJETAE_0718_18.pdf
3. Co-Author: Keith Raymond Fernandes, “An effective algorithm for multiplication for residual number system” Published in International Journal of Innovative Research in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Publication Year: 2015, ISSN (Online) 2321 – 2004, https://ijireeice.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/T1_114.pdf.

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Conference Proceedings

International Conference:

1. Co-Author:  Keith R Fernandes, “Measuring Robustness of Side Channel Analysis in the Detection of Hardware Trojans in Encryption Modules” Conference: IEEE 19th India Council International Conference (INDICON), Year: 2022, DOI: 10.1109/INDICON56171.2022.10040116
2. Co-Author:  Keith Raymond Fernandes, “The Mechanism to Combat Data Leakage Trojans in Circuits using Randomized Encoding” Conference: 2020 IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER), Year: 2020. DOI: 10.1109/DISCOVER50404.2020.9278053
3. Co-Author:  Keith Raymond Fernandes, “A 1.1mA Low Drop-Out Voltage Regulator for System on Chip Applications using 0.18μm CMOS Technology” Conference: 2018 IEEE 4th International Conference for Convergence of Technology (I2CT), Year: 2018, Electronic ISBN: 978-1-5386-5232-9, DOI: 10.1109/I2CT42659.2018.9057804.
4. Co-Author: Keith Raymond Fernandes, “Design of a Low Drop Out (LDO) Voltage Regulator”, Conference: International Conference on Smart Computing, Communication and Control (ICSC3 – 2018), Year 2018.
5. Co-Author: Keith Raymond Fernandes, “The RF Vacuum Robot”, Conference: International Conference on Smart Computing, Communication and Control (ICSC3 – 2018), Year 2018.
6. Co-Author: Keith Raymond Fernandes, “Implementation of Chinese Remainder Theorem and radix 8 booth Algorithm to perform multiplication for residual number system using Verilog HDL” Conference: International Conference on Engineering Science Management and Advances in Research Technology (ICESMART-15), Year: 2015.
7. Co-Author: Keith Raymond Fernandes, “Implementation of CORDIC Algorithm using Iterative and Parallel Architecture” Conference: International Conference on Innovative Research and Solutions (ICIRS 2015), Year: 2015.

National Conference:

1. Co-Author: Keith Raymond Fernandes, “Mechanism to Combat Data Leakage Trojan in Combinational Circuits using Randomized Encoding” Conference: National Conference on Electronics, Communication and Computing Technology (NCECCT – 20), Year: 2020.
2. Co-Author: Keith Raymond Fernandes, “OTA-based VCO for PLL” Conference: National Conference on Advances in Communication and Signal Processing (NCACSP-2017), Year: 2017.
3. Co-Author: Keith Raymond Fernandes, “An Efficient Approach to Perform Multiplication using Residue Number System” Conference: National Conference on Advances in Communication and Signal Processing (NCACSP-2015), Year: 2015.
4. Co-Author: Keith Raymond Fernandes, “Comparison of Iterative and Parallel CORDIC Architecture” Conference: National Conference on Advances in Communication and Signal Processing (NCACSP-2015), Year: 2015.

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Research Grants

2023-24 - RGS-F Proiect under VGST for the project "Implementation of Post Quantum Cryptography Algorithm using Ring-learning with Errors.

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Awards and Recognitions

·         Awarded “Excellent in Accomplishment by IIEECP Certified Faculty Awarded” during the ICITEE – 2021, held in January 2021.

·       Best Paper Award - VLSI Design Track for the paper titled “The Mechanism to Combat Data Leakage Trojans in Circuits using Randomized Encoding” presented at 2020 IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER)

·         Best Engineering Student Innovative Project Prize for the project titled “OTA Based VCO for PLL” in State Level Project Competition & Exhibition “INNOVATA – 2K17” organized by Dept of CSE & ISTE SDMIT, Ujire, held on 25 May 2017.

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Membership in professional Bodies

1.       Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

2.       IEEE Young Professionals (YP)

3.       IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CAS)

4.       IEEE Consumer Electronics Society

5.       IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS)

6.       IEEE Communication Society

9.       IEEE Electron Devices Society

 

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