Aamir Ahmed Khan
Principal Engineer at Paradromics Inc.
Come and build brain-computer interfaces with me
An electrical engineering PhD graduate from a top-tier research program, having 7 years of intensive hands-on experience on multiphoton microscopy, bio-optics design, lab automation, digital hardware design with FPGA’s, and high-performance computing in diverse application areas such as biotechnology, telecommunications, and computational research. Proven track record of completing cutting-edge hardware and software projects and winning several competitions, fellowships, and awards throughout the career in academia and industry. Currently building an interdisciplinary biotechnology research imaging platform to achieve world record speed and resolution in live animal microscopy. 

Currently working at Paradromics to design world's first ultra high-bandwidth brain-machine interface.
Paradromics Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/paradromics-inc
Principal Engineer
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Paradromics Inc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/paradromics-inc
Lead Electrical Engineer
// Designing an ultra low-noise (< 10 uV) and high-speed (40 Gbps) ASIC and supporting digital hardware for a massively parallel brain-machine interface 
// Developing custom hardware on Xilinx Series-7 FPGA's (RTL and simulation of high-speed ADC's and 40 Gbps QSFP+ interfaces)    
// Designing rigid-flex printed circuit board with FPGA and high-pin count BGA IC's in Altium Designer
// Analyzing signal integrity and noise performance from a product design point-of-view
// Developing SPICE models and simulations for CMOS analog chip design
// MATLAB-SPICE mixed language programming
// Hardware systems integration
// Low-noise instrumentation
Austin, Texas, United States
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Paradromics Inc
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Senior Electrical Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
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University of Notre Dame
https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-notre-dame
Graduate Research Assistant
// Full-time research role as a PhD student within an interdisciplinary academic research team.
// Developed, and characterized optochemical probes for live animal oxygen-imaging to aid in cancer research.
// Devised and built from scratch an automated optical characterization framework by integrating several commercial instruments, sensors, actuators, Arduino, and DAQ card in MATLAB.
// Contributed to an Arduino-based open-source DNA amplification device [github.com/akhan3/pcr-arduino].
// Published 2 peer-reviewed research article in RSC Advances (3.84 impact factor) and Optical Materials Express (2.66 impact factor).
// Presented 6 times in high-impact conferences (CLEO and Optics in Life Sciences).
South Bend, Indiana Area
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Institute of Design Automation, Technical University Munich
https://www.linkedin.com/company/technische-universitat-munchen
Member of Research Staff
// Extensively used Verilog, VHDL, SPICE, and Python for modeling digital circuits.
// Implemented graph algorithms in C++ STL and Python for reliability analysis and static time analysis (STA).
// Led the initiative to migrate an 8 member team from CVS to Mercurial and setup validation hooks and unit tests.
// Wrote several thousand lines of code and actively contributed to the group’s codebase.
Munich Area, Germany
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Nomor Research GmbH
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nomor-research-gmbh
Software Engineer (Intern)
// Intensive learning of NVIDIA CUDA and other high performance computing (HPC) platforms.
// Developed simulations for MIMO radio channel models in MATLAB and C.
// Implemented performance-critical parts of the model in CUDA to achieve a speed-up of 50x compared to CPU.
Munich Area, Germany
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Institute of Design Automation, Technical University Munich
https://www.linkedin.com/company/technische-universitat-munchen
Research Assistant
// Implemented graph algorithms in Python for reliability and timing analysis of digital circuits.
// Created Python bindings for a C++ library (affine arithmetic) in mixed language programming.
// Devised various automated test and documentation features using Bash and Python scripts.
Munich Area, Germany
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Digitek Engineering
https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitek-engineering
Hardware Design Engineer
// Developed RTL, simulation models, and testbenches in Verilog, test scripts in Tcl, and used ModelSim for functional simulation and XST for synthesis.
// Performed functional verification of a fiber-optic board containing three Virtex-5 FPGA’s with DSP datapaths and multi-gigabit RocketIO and XAUI links.
// Devised and developed a hardware testing infrastructure using Tcl and Xilinx ChipScope for board level testing.
Karachi, Pakistan
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Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
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Hardware Design Engineer (Intern)
// Learned testbench architecture and design.
// Learned Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm from the official NIST documentation.
// Developed a high-speed AES encryption core for satellite communications delivering a throughput of 1 Gbps on Virtex-II Pro FPGA.
Karachi, Pakistan
Digitek Engineering
https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitek-engineering
Hardware Design Engineer (Intern)
// Intensive learning of Verilog, logic simulation, and FPGA synthesis.
// Designed the model of an FFT processor in Verilog and verified against C and MATLAB implementations.
Karachi, Pakistan
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Electrical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Notre Dame
https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-notre-dame/
// Conducted interdisciplinary original research in optochemical probes for live animal oxygen-imaging to aid in cancer research and medical diagnosis.
// Published 2 peer-reviewed research article in RSC Advances (3.84 impact factor) and Optical Materials Express (2.66 impact factor).
// Presented 6 times in high-impact conferences (CLEO and Optics in Life Sciences).
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Communications Engineering
Master of Science
Technical University Munich
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// Graduated with "High Distinction" award and ranked 4th among the batch of 47.
// Master's thesis: "Development of a high performance micromagnetic simulator on CUDA."
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Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering
NED University of Engineering and Technology
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// Graduation with "Distinction" and ranked 6th among the batch of 141.
// Senior design project: "High-speed Implementation of Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) on Virtex-II Pro FPGA."
// Organized and conducted a 5 session workshop on “Designing with AVR Microcontrollers” at NED University as a senior student to train and mentor fellow students in AVR microcontrollers (May 2007).
// Prepared a tutorial on “Cadence OrCAD Capture and Layout” as the teaching assistant for the course of “Electronic Engineering Drawing and Workshop” (Jan – Sep 2005).
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IEEE
Student Member / Treasurer of the IEEE Photonics Society at Notre Dame (2013 - 2016)
The Optical Society (OSA)
Graduate student member
SPIE
Student Member / Treasurer of the Notre Dame chapter of SPIE (2014)
Investigation of signal-to-noise ratio in frequency-domain multiphoton fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy
Journal of the Optical Society of America A
vol. 33, no. 7, pp. B1-B11
https://www.osapublishing.org/josaa/abstract.cfm?uri=josaa-33-7-B1
Easily prepared ruthenium-complex nanomicelle probes for two-photon quantitative imaging of oxygen in aqueous media
RSC Advances
We present a simple and inexpensive technique to enable 3D, high-resolution, and quantitative imaging of dissolved oxygen in aqueous media using a commercially available hydrophobic dye, [Ru(dpp)3]2+. The dye is encapsulated in nanomicelles formed by a poloxamer (a biocompatible surfactant), allowing for uniform dispersion in aqueous media without long, complex, and expensive chemical synthesis procedures. The nanomicelle probes are tested and found to remain stable for several months in water and for several hours in biological media. The probes are sufficiently large in size for vasculature retention and enable intravenous oxygen imaging in vivo. The two-photon cross-section of the [Ru(dpp)3]2+ nanomicelle probes surpass that of the well-established and widely used oxygen-sensitive probes in multiphoton microscopy. We also characterize the oxygen-sensitivity of the probes as a proof of their viability as low cost and easily prepared markers for multiphoton quantitative oxygen imaging in vivo and for other applications in aqueous media.
http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2015/ra/c4ra11229f
Digital Attendance Recording System
International Conference on Information and Emerging Technologies
Infrared Couple based Bi-directional Conveyor Motion Control System
e-Indus IEEE Annual Student Seminar, 11 March 2006 at Karachi, Pakistan
Sister Jean Lenz, O.S.F. Leadership Award
Division of Student Affairs, University of Notre Dame
The Sister Jean Lenz, O.S.F. Leadership Award annually honors a post-baccalaureate student who has displayed leadership in promoting a more diverse, inclusive campus community for students.
Berry Family Foundation Graduate Fellowship in Advanced Diagnostics & Therapeutics
Berry Family Foundation
The Berry Family Foundation Fellowship is open to all PhD students at University of Notre Dame. The fellowship is awarded to 2 students every year to support research on advanced diagnostics & therapeutics and constitutes a full annual PhD stipend and an additional travel allowance.
High Distinction Academic Award
Technische Universität München
High Distinction awarded with the Master's degree.
Scholarship for International Students
State of Bavaria, Germany
The scholarship constitutes a stipend of €700 per semester throughout the master’s studies.
NED University Merit Scholarship
NED University of Engineering and Technology
One year full-tuition waiver scholarship.
Adaptive and Array Signal Processing
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Computation Methods for Nanoelectronics
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Electronic Design Automation
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Engineering Management
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High Speed Digital CMOS Circuits
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Information Theory
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Mixed Signal Circuit Design
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Nanoelectronics
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Advanced Electromagnetics Theory
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Analog IC Design
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Diversity, Culture, Religion
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Fundamentals of Modern Optics
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Lasers and Modern Optics
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Molecular Spectroscopy
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Optical Spectroscopy
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Quantum Mechanics
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Semiconductor Physics
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Solid State Devices
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Terahertz Technology
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Open-source, low-cost thermocycler (PCR) for DNA amplification
This device is a low-cost, field-portable PCR that allows for DNA amplification outside of a traditional lab environment.
https://github.com/ND-HowardGroup/pcr
Development of easily prepared probes for quantitative oxygen imaging in live animals
- Designed a physicochemical protocol to prepare the probes with perfect consistency every time.
- Designed the experiments to characterize the photophysical properties of the probes.
- Developed an optical instrumentation framework in MATLAB by integrating commercial sensors, actuators, and custom-made electronics.
http://www3.nd.edu/~showard/doku.php?id=projects:invivo_3d_chemical_imaging
Education
Clay Middle School, South Bend, IN
Science Outreach Volunteer
● Designed and performed the demonstration of basic optics principles.
● Explained optics research at Notre Dame to the middle school students on a campus visit.
Science and Technology
University of Notre Dame
National Robotics Week Volunteer
● Designed and developed highly engaging custom-made electronics to demonstrate robotic sensors.
● Led a team of 7 volunteers for National Robotics Week 2013 at Notre Dame.
● Interacted with students and parents of all ages and explained complex concepts in accessible terms.
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Ali Stuckey
Design & Media Specialist at Paradromics Inc
Austin, TX
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Sharena Rice, PhD
Neuroscientist + Cybernetician + Storyteller
Austin, TX
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sravan venne
Senior Design Engineer
Tucson, AZ
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farah al-chalabi
Design engineer at General Motors
Dearborn, MI
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Yasir Siddiqui
Analog Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer
Delft
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Caroline Valentine, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Future of Work Global Thought Leader
Austin, TX
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Michael Turner
Director of Process and Equipment Engineering at NXP Semiconductors
San Antonio, TX
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Pradip Nichite
Lead Data Scientist | Mentor | NLP | MLOps | M. Tech IIITB
Bengaluru
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Dr. Maira Indrikova
Research Engineer, Innovation Management Delegate at Bosch
Stuttgart Region
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Subbiah Subramanian
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Thanjavur
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Seraya C. Jones
PhD Student at Princeton University | Need help applying to Graduate School? | Connect & DM me |
Princeton, NJ
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Cindy Kent
C-Suite Executive • Healthcare (Products-Services-Health Technology) • Board Director • Public Speaker • STEM Advocate
Nashville Metropolitan Area
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Aneri Amin
Product @ Meta, Building Web3PMs, Stanford GSB
San Francisco Bay Area
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Brandon Galang
Chief of Staff & Product Manager @ Fast Break Labs (We're Hiring!) |  Web3 Gaming, NFTs, Metaverse | Yale MBA
New York, NY
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Annemarie Friedrich
Research Scientist at Bosch
Stuttgart Region
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Melanie Maggine
Seeking a Marketing Internship Summer 2022 (Notre Dame Student '23)
El Paso, TX
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Nikunj Bhagat, PhD
Neural Engineer | Nidhi Prayas Awardee at SCTIMST-TIMed
Trivandrum
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Mani Kandan Devarasu
Sr. Electrical Engineer - Medical Devices
Irvine, CA
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HEMANG VACHHANI
Lead Electrical@Linde Engineering
Vadodara
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Namratha Reganti
Senior Electrical Engineer at Acutus Medical, Inc. | USC Marshall MBA Candidate
San Marcos, CA
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Aamir Ahmed Khan
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Quality Assurance at Sybrid
Pakistan
Aamir Ahmed Khan
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Student at PES University
Bengaluru
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EXPORTER
Pakistan
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FPGA - Field Programmable Gate Array
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Job Openings for OPT/CPT Students - North America
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Biophotonics (Photonics for Life)
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IBM Research
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ASIC, FPGA, SoC Engineers
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Open neuralink
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Elon Musk (Unofficial)
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FPGA — Design and Programmable Devices
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Flexible Open Source Hardware for RISC-V (FOSOH-V). You are limited only by your imagination.
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NED University of Engineering & Technology Alumni Network
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Mapping the Brain
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Photonics
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IEEE Photonics Society
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Notre Dame Graduate Career Services
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