IEEE Finland SP/CAS awarded the best MSc and PhD theses 2024

The awards were based on the significance and quality of the research in their respective fields. The evaluation criteria include the importance of the problem addressed, theoretical contribution, contribution to industrial practice, appropriateness of method/research design, and the time spent on the dissertation/master thesis work. The winners were selected by a committee led by Professor Ari Visa from Tampere University, with members from various Finnish universities.

Valtteri Karmitsa, a Master’s graduate from the University of Oulu, was recognized for his thesis titled “Pre-validation of SoC via Hardware and Software Co-simulation.” His work addresses the challenges of verifying complex System-on-Chip (SoC) designs by proposing a co-simulation methodology that integrates hardware and software earlier in the development process. This approach allows for earlier detection of integration issues, improving the efficiency and reliability of SoC development.

Raju Ahamed, a PhD graduate from Aalto University, was awarded for his dissertation titled “Millimeter-Wave Front-End Circuits for Wireless Communications.” His research focuses on designing and characterizing millimeter-wave circuits essential for 5G and beyond. Ahamed’s work on components like transmit-receive switches, amplifiers, and phase shifters addresses key challenges in achieving high-performance wireless communication systems.

The winners were announced at the IEEE Finland SP/CAS annual event in, Otaniemi, Espoo at on Friday 13 September 2024. This event celebrates outstanding research and innovation in digital technologies.

“This celebration not only honors individual achievements but also reinforces the collective pursuit of scientific excellence in the field of signal processing and circuits and systems,” said Professor Ari Visa, chair of the selection committee.

Further information

Ari Visa
+358 40 728 7969
ari.visa [at] tuni.fi