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Ali Mehrabi

@alimehrabi

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Ph.D. researcher specializing in neuromorphic hardware design and cybersecurity.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation, collaboration, and professional growth in research and teaching.

I am a dedicated researcher with a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Macquarie University. My work primarily focuses on neuromorphic hardware design, particularly spiking neural networks (SNNs) for real-time IoT and embedded systems. I have successfully developed TinySNN, a lightweight, low-power spiking neural network chip, and pioneered research in real-time intrusion detection using hardware-based SNNs for cybersecurity in cyber-physical systems.

Throughout my career, I have secured over $1M in research funding and published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. My teaching experience includes developing curriculum and teaching various engineering units at Western Sydney University and IMC National. I am passionate about mentoring students and contributing to the academic community through peer reviews and conference organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Research Fellow

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Western Sydney University

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Leading research on neuromorphic hardware design, focusing on spiking neural networks for IoT and embedded systems. Developed a lightweight chip for AI integration and pioneered research on real-time intrusion detection for cybersecurity. Secured over $1M in research funding and taught various engineering units.

Cybersecurity Research Funding Teaching Signal Processing Embedded Systems Event Based Vision Sensors Image Processing

Post-doctoral Research Fellow

Western Sydney University

Mar 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years)

Conducted research on hardware implementation of elliptic curve cryptography processors and side-channel data analysis. Designed cryptographic cores and developed algorithms to enhance security and performance.

Cryptography Machine Learning Deep Learning Chip Design Security Algorithms Research Teaching Curriculum Development

Lecturer

IMC National Australian Institute of Management and Commerce

Jun 2020 - Mar 2021 (9 months)

Designed and delivered courses in AI, Machine Learning, and Computer Programming. Developed microcredentials and flipped classroom strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Teaching AI Machine Learning Curriculum Development Student Engagement Programming Flipped Classrooms

Research Assistant / PhD Candidate

Macquarie University

Jun 2017 - Jun 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Conducted research on hardware implementation of elliptic curve cryptography and machine learning algorithms. Designed chip layouts and developed algorithms to improve efficiency in cryptographic applications.

Cryptography Machine Learning Deep Learning Research Teaching Chip Layout Algorithm Development Security

R&D Design Engineer

Niroo Research Institute

Nov 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 4 months)

Designed redundant digital systems and implemented embedded firmware for various microcontrollers. Developed DSP algorithms for software-defined radio and designed VME bus controller prototypes.

Embedded Systems Firmware Development System Design Reliability Engineering VME Bus Algorithm Development Testing

Industrial Automation Engineer

Siemens Ltd.

Jan 2013 - Sep 2015 (2 years 8 months)

Led design and commissioning of industrial automation systems including PLC/DCS programming and SCADA systems. Successfully completed major projects in various industries.

Industrial Automation Project Management System Design Team Leadership

Company Director

Kobold Messring GmbH

Dec 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year)

Managed a team across various departments, driving business growth and overseeing large-scale automation projects in multiple industries.

Leadership Project Management Business Development Team Management Strategic Planning Performance Reviews Networking

Service/Sales Engineer / Product Manager

Siemens Ltd.

Aug 2005 - Dec 2010 (5 years 4 months)

Trained in industrial automation systems and served as a service engineer and product manager for various automation products. Collaborated with major companies in control system design.

Industrial Automation Technical Sales Product Management Training Industrial Control Systems Process Automation System Design Communication Engineering Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Macquarie University

Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering

2017 - 2020

Conducted research on Hardware implementation of elliptic curve cryptography processors and Side-channel data analysis using machine learning and deep learning algorithms, exploring advanced techniques to enhance security and performance.