Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Degree
Specialization
University/Institute Name, Year
Ph.D
VLSI Systems For Simultaneous In Logic Simulation
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies,
2018
PG
VLSI Design
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology,
2005
UG
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Velammal Engineering College,
2003
High-performance computing
VLSI
ASIC
FPGAs
GPUs
Machine Learning
Data Science
Scripting Languages for VLSI Design Automation
VLSI Testing and Testability
Analogue and Digital VLSI
Digital Logic Design
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
Semiconductor Devices and Circuits
Computer Organisation and Architecture
Electronic Circuits
ASIC Design
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
SRMIST, Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | July 2011 – Present | Associate Professor
VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India | June 2006 – June 2011 | Assistant Professor
Karthik, S. (2025). Certificate of appreciation – College SPOC, Smart India Hackathon 2025. Ministry of
Education (MoE), Government of India, through AICTE & MoE’s Innovation Cell. Awarded December 8, 2025.Karthik, S. (2025). ITU FG-AINN Build-A-Thon 3.0 (Joint participation). International Telecommunication Union. Awarded October 8, 2025.
SRM SERI Seed Grant of Rs.3,70,000 to carry out project on Accelerating Deep learning algorithms.
Travel Grant to attend FAP at NTU, USA
Faculty Industry Immersion Program at Tessolve Semiconductors, Techindia
Travel Grant to Attend FAP at NTU, USA
Faculty Industry Immersion Programme at Tessolve Semiconductors
Fellowship award to attend the IEEE ITC Test Conference 2022
Fellowship award to attend the IEEE ITC Test Conference 2021
Fellowship award to attend the IEEE ITC Test Conference 2020
Dr. Paarivendhar Research Colloquium 2021 award for the paper “Energy Harvesting in IOT Devices: A Survey”
Dr. Paarivendhar Research Colloquium 2019 award for the paper “Implementation of ML Algorithm for Dynamic Clocking on Embedded Devices”
Best Research Award for the Year 2019, 2020, or 2021 by SRM IST
Silver Medal for the SWAYAM course “C Programming and Assembly Language”
Excellent Teacher Award for the Academic Year 2012-2013
Selective Innovative Project Award by SRMIST, Vadapalani
Excellent award for the Quality Circle presentation at the Quality Circle Forum of India, Chennai Circle
Top 10 and Top 20 in the Cadence Design Contest 2009
Karthik, S., & Priya, K. L. (2025). Optimizing HEMTs: Innovations in field plate design for superior performance and reliability. In Proceedings of ICISS 2025.
Karthik, S., Babu, A. D., Swetha, S., & Aadhithyan, S. K. (2025). Optimized CMOS device architecture for ultra-low power integrated circuits. In Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (Vol. 1306).
Karthik, S., Lakshmi Priya, K., & Sandeep, V. (2025). Comparative analysis of recessed-gate AlGaN/GaN HEMTs with GaN and β-Ga₂O₃ buffer layers. In Proceedings of ICDCECE 2025.
Karthik, S., Priyadarsini, K., Jeba Sonia, J., Anbazhagu, U. V., & Saranya, V. G. (2025). Smart in-home health monitoring system using IoT. In AI, Numerical Optimization, IoT and Blockchain for Healthcare 4.0.
Karthik, S., & Tamilarasi, R. (2024). Optimizing Si-based DG-JL-TFET performance through tunable work function engineering. In Proceedings of EDKCON 2024.
Karthik, S., & Priya, K. L. (2024). Advancements in tunnel field-effect transistor structures for biosensing applications. In Proceedings of ICOSEC 2024.
Karthik, S., & Tamilarasi, R. (2024). Enhancing performance of DG-JL-TFET with AlN piezoelectric materials. In Proceedings of RAEEUCCI 2024.
Karthik, S., Shirly Edward, A., & Tamilarasi, R. (2024). FinFETs and Moore’s law: A survey. In Proceedings of ICSADL 2024.
Karthik, S., & Saranya, V. G. (2024). Bio-inspired intelligent routing in WSN. In Proceedings of ICOSEC 2023.
Karthik, S., Rathina Kumar, P., Tamilarasi, R., & Balaji, T. S. (2024). Comparative analysis of TFET and DG-JL-TFET. In Proceedings of ICONSTEM 2024.
Karthik, S., Kumar, S., Srilakshmi, S., & Dharun Viginesh, P. (2024). Performance analysis of
Floyd–Warshall algorithm using Intel oneAPI. In Proceedings of ICECA 2024.
Karthik, S., & Tamilarasi, R. (2024). Design of Ge/GaAs/Si DG-JL-TFET for ultra-low power. In Proceedings of ICCSC 2024.
Karthik, S., & Tamilarasi, R. (2024). InGaN-based DG-JL-TFET performance optimization. In Proceedings of ICDDOT 2024.
Karthik, S., Priyadarsini, K., & Tamilarasi, R. (2024). Deep learning for power challenges in smart cities. In Proceedings of ICECA 2024.
Priyadarsini, K., Karthik, S., & Tamilarasi, R. (2024, November 6-8). Empowering Tomorrow\u2019s Cities: Navigating Power Challenges through Deep Learning Solutions. International Conference on Electronics, Communication and Aerospace Technology (ICECA 2024). RVS Technical Campus, Coimbatore, India.
Kumar, S., Karthik, S., Srilakshmi, S., & Viginesh, D. P. (2024, November 6-8). Performance Analysis of Floyd-Warshall Algorithm: Sequential and Parallel Execution Using Intel oneAPI. International Conference on Electronics, Communication and Aerospace Technology (ICECA 2024). RVS Technical Campus, Coimbatore, India.
Lakshmi Priya, K., & Karthik, S. (2024, September 18-20). Advancements in Tunnel Field-Effect Transistor Structures for Biosensing Applications: A Comprehensive Survey. 5th International Conference on Smart Electronics and Communication (ICOSEC 2024). Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology, Erode, Tamil Nadu.
Anila, A., Prasad, A., & Karthik, S. (2024, May 3). Cardiovascular Stress Detection Using Machine Learning. ACE International Conference on Applied Science Engineering Technology and Management (AICASETM 2024). Alpha College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Kumar, R. P., Tamilarasi, R., Balaji, T. S., & Karthik, S. (2024, May 4-5). A Comprehensive Review and Comparative Analysis of TFET and DG-JL-TFET. International Conference on Science Technology Engineering and Management (ICONSTEM 2024). Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Anila, A., Prasad, A., & Karthik, S. (2024, April 27-28). Cardiovascular Stress Detection Using Machine Learning. International Conference on Science and Innovative Engineering (ICSIE 2024). Prince Dr. K. Vasudevan College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Tamilarasi, R., & Karthik, S. (2024, March 15-16). Analyze and Optimize the Performance of InGaN-based DG-JL-TFET through Efficient Design and Investigation. International Conference on Distributed Computing and Optimization Techniques (ICTCOT 2024). SJB Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka.
Tamilarasi, R., & Karthik, S. (2023, November 22-24). RF Performance Based Comprehensive Review on Homo and Hetero Structure of DG-JL-TFET. 7th International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Aerospace Technology (ICECA 2023). RVS College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Tamilarasi, R., Karthik, S., & Edward, S. (2023, November 14-December 15). A Survey Based on Breaking the Moore’s Law Barriers with Future Wireless Communication Systems. 5th International Conference on Computing Networks, Big Data, and IoT (ICCBI 2023). CARE College of Engineering, Trichy, Tamil Nadu.
Saranya, V. G., & Karthik, S. (2023, October 20-22). Comprehensive Study on Security Attacks and Its Defense Techniques in Wireless Sensor Networks. 4th International Conference on Smart Electronics and Communication (ICOSEC 2023). Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology, Trichy, Tamil Nadu.
Tamilarasi, R., & Karthik, S. (2023, August 3-5). Machine Learning Assisted Device Modelling: A Survey. ICIRCA 2023. RVS College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Balaji, S., & Karthik, S. (2020, March 7). ML-Based Energy Prediction System Using Internet of Things. 5th International Conference on Smart Electronics and Communication (ICOSEC 2020). IEEE, India.
Balaji, S., & Karthik, S. (2020, February 1). Energy Prediction System Using Internet of Things. National Conference (ICIOT 2020). SRM IST – KTR, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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