major research areas

1. VLSI (electronic design automation, mixed signal/RF/analog design)

2. Bio-electronics (post-silicon arena, bio-computing, bio-logic design)

3. Wireless (autonomous or cooperative mode robotic controls, physical layers)

4. Embedded (sensor networks, adaptive hardware configuration)

What's involved in VLSI:

• Analog and digital circuit design, FPGA and IC design
• Probability and statistics
• Circuit simulation tools, such as Mentor graphics, Pspice, Cadence, Synopsys
• Programming skills, such as C/C++, Perl, Matlab

What's involved in Bioelectronics:

• Basic understanding of biology, device physics
• Fundamental knowledge of electronics, logic design
• Programming skills, preferably in Matlab
   

What's involved in Wireless:

• Robotic control, servo control
• Knowledge of communication protocols, such as Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, TCP/IP, Ethernet
• Programming skills in C/C++ and/or Java
• Understanding of Microsoft Visual Studio, Visual Basic, NET programming desired
   

What's involved in Embedded:

• Microprocessors and microcomputers, I/O interface design, system integration
• Knowledge of Intel or Motorola series of processor architectural design and/or programming
• Robotic control and algorithms
• Programming skills in C/C++ and/or Java