Dr Santhosh Sivasubramani

Dr. Santhosh Sivasubramani received his Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, India. His PhD thesis work on “Rebooting Computing: Nanomagnetic Logic based Computing Architecture Design Methodology” funded by Redpine Signals Inc., PhD Fellowship in the Department of Electrical Engineering. His MTech Thesis work is on “Simulation and Experimental Investigation on Electronic Transport and Magnetic Properties of Graphene for its Applications in Nanomagnetic Computing”. His Bachelor’s thesis work is on “Design Scheme of Maintaining Power System and Protecting Nuclear Reactor by Intelligent Robot Employed with Fuzzy Logic".  

Dr. Santhosh also possess experience as an INUP Visiting Scholar at the Centre of Excellence in NanoElectronics, IIT Bombay and as a Project Assistant - DEITY project on "IOT for Smarter Healthcare" Center for Cyber Physical Systems & IoT, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad. He is also the Founder of RSL Quantum. Santhosh also have gained post-PhD / industrial experience as the Institute Post-Doctoral Research Fellow / Research Associate in the Advanced Embedded Systems and IC Design Laboratory, Department of EE, IIT Hyderabad and as Research Scientist in the Nanomagnetics Research Lab, Redpine Signals India Pvt Ltd where he was involved in the generation of the IP portfolio (25 INTL. Patents Filed / 4 US Patent Granted / 2 US Pre-Grant Publication / 6 IN Pre-Grant Publication). He is also a freelance science journalist who reports for India Science Wire a DST initiative. Santhosh also served as the General Chair of IEEE Summer School on Nano 2022, 2023. Santhosh is also the key member / organizer /convener of the 1^st/2^nd/3^rd/4^th IEEE Hyderabad Nano Day, IEEE NTC World Nanotechnology Marathon 2021, IEEE NTC R10 YP DL/Webinar Series, IEEE NTC YP R10 Panel Discussion, IEEE NTC HSC Euro-Neuro / QuNa show (2021-2025) & volunteered for DST/AICTE - TEQIP, GIAN, SPARC, FDP, Sci-Tech Councils and on the academic / research - governing board of institutions/NGO organizations across India. SS is the Chair - IEC/IEEE 62659™ Standard for Nanomanufacturing - Large Scale Manufacturing for Nanoelectronics. SS is also the Rebooting Computing Architect.

Santhosh is currently affiliated with the Pillar 5 - Modelling, APRIL Hub, Centre for Electronic Frontiers, Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems, School of Engineering. Work focuses on  to: Build "digital twins" for modelling device/systems performance, with input from automated testing routines. This would significantly boost the rate at which new semiconductor technologies mature to a level usable by circuit designers. This pillar spans from automated process development for new and emerging semiconductor devices to efficient modelling of complex systems.

Santhosh is also the Senior Member of IEEE and currently serve in various administrative voluntary roles:

• Secretary - IEEE Standards Association - Nanotechnology Council (2021-Present);
• Pro-Com/Advisory Com/Technical Com-Member 2021/22/23/24 AtC-AtG IEEE Magnetics Conference;
• Advisory Committee – DST Star - National level Faculty Development Programme on Nano;
• IEEE NTC YP Region 10 (Asia-Pacific) Representative (January 2021 - Present);
• Founding Chair - IEEE NTC Hyderabad Section Chapter (2021 - Present) ;
• Elected Secretary - IITH Alumni Association Governing Body (2021 - 2023);
• IEEE NTC Technical Committee - TC12 Nanomagnetics / TC1 Nanorobotics and Nanomanufacturing;
• Ad-Com Member IEEE Nanotechnology Council;
• IEEE Communications Society Data Storage Technical Committee Member (2020 - Present);
• IEEE Computer Society Task Force on Rebooting Computing Member (2018 - Present);
• IEEE NTC Young Professionals India Representative (2020);
• Reviewer for various IEEE, IOP, APS, RS, Elsevier Journals, Magazines and Transactions;
• Awardee - IEEE MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award 2023
• IEEE STEM Champion Awardee 2024-2025; IEEE Transmitter Impact Creator- PV Initiative – 2023-2025;
• IEEE STEM Inspire Grant Awardee – TryNano – Pre Univ School Girls Program – NanoQuest 2024;
• IEEE SMC EDI Systems Engineering Education Initiative Grant Awardee 2024-2025.

Awards / Academic Recognitions: a) Awarded with the Certificate of Appreciation for Research in Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyd. b) Article “10.1109/TNANO.2018.2874206” has been featured in the top 10 list of articles, in the IEEE TNANO. c) Selected for and participated in a fully sponsored on-site research visit to IMEC Belgium. d) Nominee - INAE innovative student projects award (MTech Thesis). e) Elected as Doctoral Council Representative, Student Gymkhana, IIT Hyderabad. f) Recipient of Silver Medal from the Educational Minister, Government of Tamilnadu for securing lead score in SSLC in the Educational District.  g) Article “10.1088/1361-6528/ab295a” has been featured in the INTERNATIONAL ROADMAP FOR DEVICES AND SYSTEMS 2020/2021/2022/2023 EDITION BEYOND CMOS (IRDS™ : Beyond CMOS) international focus group report. h) Article ”10.1038/s41598-020-63360-6” has been featured in the Top 100 in Materials Science 2020 by Nature Publishing Group SN Insights. i) Participated and won first place in the South Indian Robo Championship League.  j) Selected for participation in DAE, IGCAR sponsored Nuclear Awareness Festival. k) Associate Editor – IEEE International Conf. on Nano 2022 l) Track Chair 4 & 10 – IEEE INDICON 2023 m) Session Chair - IEEE APCCAS 2023 n) IEEE NANO SDC 2024 – Organizer –NANO Int Conf.

April 2025:

Dr. Santhosh Sivasubramani  is participating in the The Impact Festival 2025 Our programme is live - The Impact Festival - programme   -  4a: ECR impact showcase  - Parallel session 4a: ECR impact showcase  14.45 - 15.30 FOYER ROOM 2Join us as three early career researchers outline their engagement activities and the impacts they have achieved. This will be followed by a 30-minute discussion on their motivations and the challenges encountered. They will share some creative approaches to engage partners and further the impact of their research. This session aims to inspire other early career researchers to try out new engagement approaches.   Led by Lesley McAra, with Erika Kague, Caterina Moruzzi and Santhosh Sivasubramani.

The University of Edinburgh IEEE Student Branch is hosting the IEEE Nanotechnology Council Young Professionals Ambassadors Inaugural Lecture, in collaboration with the IEEE UK and Ireland Nanotechnology (NANO) Chapter and the University of Bristol IEEE Student Branch.Join us — in person or online — for an inspiring talk by Dr Santhosh Sivasubramani on: "Integrating AI with Nanotechnology for Next-Generation Computing"🗓️ Date: 2 April 2025, 17:00📍 Location: In-person (Elm Lecture Theatre) and online (Teams)

Dr. Santhosh Sivasubramani,  has recently served as a panel assessor  for the EDT's Industrial Cadets Gold Project, an initiative by the Engineering Development Trust designed to engage senior school pupils in practical STEM education. The Industrial Cadets Gold Project offers S5/6 pupils a unique opportunity to work in teams, applying their knowledge to solve real-world problems presented by their mentoring companies. Over a period of four months, each team develops a solution that includes a written report and a model, culminating in a presentation day held at the DoubleTree Hilton at Edinburgh Airport. 

March 2025

Pillar 5 Research Fellow, Dr. Santhosh Sivasubramani, made it through to the FameLab UK Scottish Final! Congratulations!  The final takes place at the National Museum of Scotland, Mon 7 April, 6pm. This event is part of the Edinburgh Science Festival 2025

Converge Microfinancing for Entrepreneurship 2025:Congratulations to our Pillar 5 Research Fellow, Dr. Santhosh Sivasubramani, for securing an award from the Converge Microfinancing Entrepreneurship call for 2025! Converge works in close partnership with Scotland’s universities to support staff, students and recent graduates to transform their ideas into thriving sustainable businesses. The funding will be used to initiate the software development phase, purchase initial IoT sensors for the pilot program, and cover initial legal costs for company registration and compliance activities.

AI Hub in Generative Models Launch: This month Pillar 5 Research Fellow, Dr. Santhosh Sivasubramani, represented the APRIL AI Hub at the launch of the Gen AI Hub, held at the Francis Crick Institute in London.

Here’s what Santhosh had to say: ‘Reflecting on an enriching day at the Francis Crick Institute, I was thrilled by the remarkable synergy of expertise and innovation showcased throughout. The discussions highlighted the seamless integration of cutting-edge research with the transformative capabilities of artificial intelligence across diverse fields, including biology, healthcare, and beyond. Santhosh presenting the APRIL AI Hub,Each session showcased innovative approaches to tackling complex challenges, laying the foundation for future advancements. The exploration of generative AI in molecular biology demonstrated how AI is revolutionizing the analysis of intricate biological systems. Equally compelling were the insights into healthcare, where AI is enhancing diagnostics and fostering patient-centered innovations with the potential to redefine care delivery. A standout moment was the session on the UK Government’s practical applications of AI. These experiences provided valuable insights that I am eager to bring back to the UKRI April AI Hub, particularly in the field of AI for electronics.’

February 2025

Event: Digital Research Conference- Dr Santhosh Sivasubramani, says,

This inaugural event brought together researchers and professional staff engaged in digital, data-intensive, and computational research across various disciplines. The conference aimed to promote best practices, inspire collaboration, and stimulate discussions on emerging trends and innovative methodologies in digital research. The insights gained are not only relevant but also essential for the advancement of our projects at the APRIL AI Hub. I am confident that the implementation of the proposed initiatives will lead to significant improvements in our modelling capabilities and help accelerate the maturation of new semiconductor technologies.

Guess the Caption Competition…When the APRIL team aren’t hard at work, we are finding new ways to express our creativity! We shared this magnificent photo from our Summit and invited everyone to come up with the perfect caption. Dr Vihar Georgiev, our Pillar 5 Lead, has kindly selected his top picks, and we’re sharing them below in order of his preference — big thanks to Vihar, Santhosh and Chandrabhan, and the rest of the team for playing along!

During a recent one day in-person meeting at the University of Edinburgh's Murchison House, the APRIL Pillar 5 team, led by Professors Rishad Shafik and Vihar Georgiev along with their postdoctoral team, convened to strategize and enhance collaborative research efforts. They were joined by Prof. Themis Prodromakis and Pillar 5 researchers Dr. Santhosh, Dr. Joydeep, and Dr. Pratibha. The agenda was robust, focusing on several critical action items aimed at advancing the project's objectives. This gathering not only reinforced the commitment of the APRIL Pillar 5 team to cutting-edge research but also set a clear roadmap for future collaborative efforts and scholarly contributions. The meeting also served as an excellent team-building session, complete with brainstorming over a perfect pizza lunch.

January 2025:

Join our Lunch and Learn Sessions!

WHO: Dr. Santhosh Sivasubramani presents ‘Rebooting Computing and The APRIL - The Intertwined Road Ahead’ WHEN: 31st January 2025 at 13:00 pm, SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/672fx4eu

The ongoing miniaturization of CMOS technology is pushing the boundaries of traditional computing, necessitating a shift known as Rebooting Computing. This change is driven by the need for more energy-efficient computing, especially in edge and mobile environments. Beyond-CMOS technologies like spintronics utilizing electron spin to lower energy usage are emerging as viable solutions. However, developing these technologies requires more than just hardware innovations; effective design, optimisation, and scaling tools are essential. The APRIL AI Hub plays a crucial role here by integrating AI with hardware development to enhance the creation of advanced devices and facilitate more powerful AI systems. This talk will highlight the interdependence of AI and hardware in driving next-generation computing, emphasising the importance of collaborative efforts in hardware, materials, and AI to meet modern computing challenges.

December 2024:

School Visits: STEM OUTREACH:Pillar Five researcher, Santhosh Sivasubramani, visited Portobello High School to take part in a STEM speed networking activity hosted by Developing the Young Workforce Scotland. Santhosh used an Avengers End Game analogy to encourage engagement.STEM  Speed Networking Event: Santhosh commented: ‘This experience at Portobello High School was a powerful reminder of why we, as educators and professionals, must step out of our labs and offices to engage with the community. Together, we can inspire the next generation of innovators and problem solvers, ensuring a bright future for STEM.’

November 2024:

Team Building: Team APRIL and the Centre of Electronic Frontiers (CEF) headed over to the Firbush Outdoor Centre in Killin for an unforgettable trip of team-building activities in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Activities included paddle boarding, windsurfing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and many more!  

Santhosh, a Pillar 5 Research Fellow, said: "The trip was a fantastic opportunity to strengthen team bonds, foster a culture of collaboration, and spark new ideas. It reinforced the importance of balancing research, innovation, and social well-being in creating a thriving work environment." We are glad the team had such a productive and bonding experience!

October 2024:

In this session of CEF (Centre for Electronics Frontiers) chat, at Murchison House, Lecture Theatre G.26, we will hear from Santhosh Sivasubramani who recently joined CEF. Here are details of the talks:

Dr. Santhosh Sivasubramani, Research Fellow in AI for Electronic Systems Modelling

Title: Connecting Cultures: My Journey from India to Edinburgh

Abstract: This presentation offers a glimpse into my personal and professional journey, from growing up in India to joining APRIL at the University of Edinburgh . I will share insights into the cultural richness of my homeland, its traditions, and how these experiences shape my worldview. Through this lens, I aim to explore the interconnectedness of global communities and highlight the importance of cross-cultural dialogue in research and beyond. This presentation is about more than my story, it's about how different cultures connect and enrich each other. I’ll reflect on what I’ve learned from working in a new country and how building global connections helps us grow, both personally and professionally.

New Team Members: Dr Santhosh Sivasubramani: We also warmly welcome our new Pillar Five researcher, Santhosh Sivasubramani.  

Santhosh joins us from Hyderabad, India where he completed his Masters and Doctoral degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).  His research includes rebooting computing architecture design tailored towards beyond CMOS digital IC design alongside graphene nanofabrication and modelling. Alongside his research, Santhosh is also a freelance science journalist who reports for India Science Wire a DST initiative and a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Santhosh has recently moved to Edinburgh, his first time leaving his home country and is excited to explore this new culture and meet new people!