MSc thesis project proposals

Here is a list of possible MSc thesis projects. This is intended just to give an idea, actual projects are usually defined after discussion with the advisor.

[2024] A Real-Time Neural Audio Denoising Chip

This master's project focuses on designing and developing a neuromorphic hardware accelerator for audio denoising tasks, leveraging the inherent benefits of neuromorphic computing, such as energy efficiency and real-time processing, to improve audio quality in various applications.

[2024] OpenWiFi-DPD: An Open-Source Digital Pre-distortion In-the-loop Wi-Fi Demonstrator

[2024] An FPGA Accelerator of OpenAI Whisper Speech Recognizer

[2024] AI4RF: Artificial Intelligence for 6G RF Signal Processing

This Master's thesis aims to explore and implement artificial intelligence techniques in the realm of 6G radio frequency (RF) signal processing. Focusing on key areas such as PAPR (Peak-to-Average Power Ratio) compression and digital predistortion, the project seeks to enhance signal efficiency, reduce power consumption, and improve overall transmission quality in the upcoming 6G networks. By integrating advanced AI algorithms into RF signal processing, this research endeavors to address the challenges of 6G technology, offering significant contributions to the field of wireless communication and opening doors to further innovative research in this rapidly evolving domain.

[2024] Digital VLSI Accelerator for Ultra-Low-Latency Event-Driven Eye-Tracking

This Master's thesis project aims to develop a cutting-edge digital VLSI system to enhance the precision and efficiency of eye-tracking technologies. Central to this project is the use of event cameras, which offer high temporal resolution and sparse data patterns, enabling more efficient hardware implementation and real-time processing capabilities. The project promises significant advancements in fields such as augmented reality, medical diagnostics, and user interface design. Additionally, it presents an opportunity for Master's students interested in digital technology innovations and has the potential to lead to a Ph.D. project.

[2022] Wake-Up Receiver for Low-Power Internet of Things Applications

[2022] Charge-Sampling Fractional-N PLL (SiTime)

[2022] A Low-Power Sub-GHz WiFi Receiver

[2022] Design of a Cryogenic Isolator and MUX for Quantum Computers

[2022] Low-Phase-Noise VCO for Sub-10fs-Jitter PLL (SiTime)

[2022] a Reference-less Clock and Data Recovery (CDR) Block for Wireline Applications

[2022] Fully passive low-noise amplifiers

[2022] A supply-noise-immune ADPLL with wide tuning range (Silicon Integrated)