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Balram Pillai, M.S. in ECE Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 2021

Balram Pillai received the B.Tech degree in 2018 from the University of Kerala, India and the M.S degree in 2021 from the Indian Institute of Science, where his research involved modelling Surface Acoustic Wave devices for quantum computing applications. Until 2023, he had been with Astrome Technologies, a millimeter wave startup, designing phased arrays for backhaul applications in the E-band. He joined Dr. Suresh Venkatesh’s research group in 2024. His research interests include silicon-based power generation in the sub-THz bands, oscillator design and injection locking techniques.

Souradeep Sikdar, B.S. in ECE Jadavpur University, India 2020

Souradeep Sikdar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Tele-Communication Engineering from Jadavpur University and has over 4 years of experience as an Analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer at companies like Synopsys, Microchip Technology, and Cirel Systems. His research interests include phased array design and space-time modulated systems.