Prospective Students
We are not hiring PhD students currently. (Note: a Masters degree is a must for PhD position in my lab)
Undergrad positions are filled for now.
MS students at USF are welcome to email me for thesis. I am always looking for good students and collaboration opportunities.
General skills required to succeed at HEXA lab:
Strong programming skills (Python, C, Verilog) and a solid foundation in Computer architecture, Digital circuits, Embedded systems, Machine learning
Familiarity with neural networks (spiking, graph, transformers), large-language models (LLMs) and beyond
Working knowledge of Reinforcement learning, Supervised learning, Agentic AI
Understanding of 3D/2.5D integration, non-von Neumann architectures such as compute-in-memory, systolic arrays, and silicon photonics
Willingness to engage in hands-on hardware design (Verilog, logic synthesis, etc.)
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