My name is Karim Shahbazi, and I received my Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, in July 2022, under the supervision of Prof. Seok Bum Ko. I earned my B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering in 2011 and my M.Sc. degree in Digital Electrical Engineering in 2014.
I am an FPGA Design Specialist with strong expertise in digital hardware implementation on FPGA and ASIC platforms. I specialize in high-performance and secure hardware architectures, with extensive experience using Xilinx Vivado and advanced FPGA development flows. Digital hardware design has been both the core of my research and the foundation of my professional career.
My research and technical interests include cryptography, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), computer architecture, hardware security, and FPGA/ASIC accelerator design. Over the years, I have collaborated with multiple research and development teams, contributing to the design and implementation of optimized, secure, and scalable hardware solutions.
Currently, I am an FPGA Design Specialist at Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, a global leader in advanced imaging, digital electronics, aerospace, defense, and industrial technologies. Teledyne develops high-reliability, mission-critical systems used in aerospace platforms, defense systems, scientific instrumentation, and industrial applications. The company is known for delivering high-performance electronic solutions that operate in demanding and safety-critical environments.
In my role at Teledyne, I am responsible for:
Designing and implementing high-performance FPGA architectures for mission-critical applications.
Developing and verifying RTL modules using industry-standard design and verification methodologies.
Working extensively with Vivado for synthesis, implementation, timing closure, and hardware validation.
Optimizing designs for performance, area, power, and reliability constraints.
Supporting system integration, hardware debugging, and board-level validation.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams including system architects, firmware engineers, and verification teams.
My work focuses on delivering robust, efficient, and secure FPGA-based systems that meet strict performance and reliability requirements in advanced technology sectors.