He has obtained his PhD degree from University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) in computer science. His research interests are Embedded Systems: Embedded System Design techniques; Application-Specific Programmable Processors and Modules, IP-based system design, embedded software, compilation, CAD and Design Automation; and Reconfigurable Computing: Dynamic/Partial Hardware Reconfiguration, Applications, Design Techniques for Reconfigurable Fabrics and platforms with heterogeneous computational resources. He has obtained awards like the Harry M. Showman Prize, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (HSSEAS), UCLA. He has published about 30 referred research papers. Editors