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Assistant Professor, Computer Engineering Resume Cohen Henderson Assistant Professor, Computer Engineering (919) 555-6724 cohen.henderson@example.com linkedin.com/example/cohenhenderson Raleigh, NC 27606 STRENGTHS Research Translation Connected device research with circuit design and embedded prototypes, giving collaborators clearer paths from experiments toward publishable results. Student Mentorship Guided researchers through debugging and presentation work; students gained practical confidence with hardware validation and technical writing. Proposal Development Shaped technical aims and preliminary data for competitive submissions, helping research teams present focused, credible funding cases. Instructional Practice Used laboratories, demonstrations, and applied exercises in engineering courses; learners received clearer links between theory and hardware. Collaborative Service Conference reviewing and academic service created useful peer connections, with colleagues seeking informed feedback on emerging systems work. SKILLS Semiconductor devices Microchip design Mixed signal IC design VLSI ASIC SoC and NoC IC layout Verification and testing Microprocessors Microcontrollers Embedded systems Real time systems Edge computing Hardware security External funding LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 7.8 Years Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Computer Engineering at Carolina Advanced Microsystems Institute (2 Years) Research Scientist, Integrated Systems Laboratory at Atlantic State University (2 Years) Graduate Research Assistant and Instructor of Record at Piedmont Polytechnic University (1.9 Years) Graduate Research Assistant, Semiconductor Systems at Mid Atlantic University (1.9 Years) SUMMARY Computer engineering researcher and educator with six years of combined postdoctoral, university research, and graduate instructional experience across semiconductor devices, mixed signal integrated circuits , embedded systems, VLSI, SoC architectures, verification, and hardware security. Ph.D. trained in Computer Engineering with peer reviewed scholarship , conference presentations, reproducible experiments, and hands on hardware prototyping. Contributed technical aims, preliminary data, experimental plans, and scholarly writing for competitive research proposals and externally supported projects. Taught electrical and computer engineering laboratories and courses, mentored undergraduate and graduate researchers, supported curriculum development, and advised technical projects. Collaborative work with academic, government, and industry partners supports an independent research agenda linking device aware design, edge hardware, secure systems, and effective engineering education. EXPERIENCE Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Computer Engineering Carolina Advanced Microsystems Institute September 2024 - Present Raleigh, NC Lead research across semiconductor devices, mixed signal ICs, embedded platforms, VLSI, and SoC architectures while supporting proposals, publications, student mentorship , teaching, and external partnerships. Advanced semiconductor and SoC experiments with reproducible documentation for externally supported research programs. Designed FPGA prototypes using RTL workflows, microcontrollers, instrumentation, and hardware validation methods. Contributed technical aims, preliminary data, and experimental plans for competitive research proposals . Produced peer reviewed scholarship and conference presentations for academic and external research audiences. Mentored junior researchers through experimental design, debugging, validation, and clear technical writing. Supported engineering instruction, curriculum activities, seminars, research administration, and academic service initiatives. Research Scientist, Integrated Systems Laboratory Atlantic State University August 2022 - August 2024 Norfolk, VA Directed integrated systems research involving semiconductor devices , mixed signal circuits, embedded systems , and VLSI architectures, with contributions spanning proposal development, scholarship, mentoring, and laboratory instruction. Advanced integrated systems research with reproducible experiments spanning devices, circuits, and embedded platforms. Verified RTL and FPGA hardware through simulation, instrumentation, measurement, and structured test workflows. Prepared preliminary data and technical narratives supporting competitive external funding submissions. Presented peer reviewed findings at conferences and built relationships with interdisciplinary research partners. Guided students through hardware validation, debugging, experimental planning, and research communication. Supported curriculum development , laboratory teaching, seminars, and academic research administration. Graduate Research Assistant and Instructor of Record Piedmont Polytechnic University August 2020 - July 2022 Charlotte, NC Combined graduate research with independent course instruction, developing semiconductor and embedded systems studies while mentoring students, supporting proposals, and advancing engineering curriculum objectives. Conducted semiconductor and embedded systems research with documented experimental methods and technical findings. Built and tested hardware prototypes using RTL, FPGA platforms, microcontrollers, and laboratory instrumentation. Contributed experimental plans, preliminary results, and scholarly writing for research funding proposals. Taught engineering laboratories and courses using structured demonstrations, applied exercises, and assessment feedback. Mentored undergraduate researchers through design reviews, debugging sessions, technical writing, and presentations. Supported curriculum development , seminars, research administration, and department service activities. Graduate Research Assistant, Semiconductor Systems Mid Atlantic University August 2018 - July 2020 Richmond, VA Performed supervised semiconductor systems research focused on device aware design, integrated circuits, embedded hardware, and experimental validation while building a foundation for teaching and scholarly collaboration. Investigated semiconductor systems through documented simulation, prototyping, measurement, and validation workflows. Implemented microcontroller and FPGA experiments supporting embedded systems research and hardware demonstrations. Supported IC layout, RTL development, verification , and testing across laboratory research activities. Prepared technical results and literature based content for peer reviewed research presentations. Assisted student mentoring through laboratory guidance, debugging support, and research communication. Contributed to seminars, curriculum activities, research administration, and academic service work. PROJECTS Secure Edge Hardware Research Platform 2025 Developed a research platform concept connecting hardware security, embedded systems, edge computing hardware, and reproducible validation for future interdisciplinary studies. Mixed Signal IC Verification Study 2023 Investigated mixed signal integrated circuit design, simulation, verification, testing, and device aware methods through academic laboratory research and technical reporting. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Graduate Research Excellence Award, Piedmont Polytechnic University, 2022 Reviewer, embedded systems and hardware security conference workshops, September 2025 - Present Instructor of Record recognition through graduate engineering teaching, Piedmont Polytechnic University, 2022 EDUCATION Ph.D. in Computer Engineering Piedmont Polytechnic University GPA: 4.0 2022 Charlotte, NC Coursework: Semiconductor devices, mixed signal IC design, VLSI architecture, hardware security Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Mid Atlantic University GPA: 4.0 2018 Richmond, VA Coursework: Microprocessor design, embedded systems, digital logic, integrated circuit testing CERTIFICATIONS University Teaching Certificate in Engineering Education 2021 Ph.D. in Computer Engineering 2022 TECHNICAL SKILLS Semiconductor Design: Semiconductor devices, microchip design, semiconductor materials Integrated Circuits: Digital IC design, mixed signal IC design, integrated circuit layout VLSI and ASIC: VLSI, ASIC, SoC architectures Embedded Hardware: Embedded systems, microcontrollers, microprocessors Digital Logic: RTL, FPGA, digital design Verification and Testing: Simulation, verification, hardware testing Secure Hardware: Hardware security, secure embedded systems, security verification Edge and Real Time: Edge computing hardware, real time systems, low latency systems Research Methods: Experimental design, reproducible research, device aware design Academic Research: Peer reviewed publications, conference presentations, interdisciplinary collaboration Funding Development: Research proposals, competitive grants, external funding Engineering Education: Course instruction, laboratory teaching, curriculum development SKILLS Semiconductor devices Microchip design Mixed signal IC design VLSI ASIC SoC and NoC IC layout Verification and testing Microprocessors Microcontrollers Embedded systems Real time systems Edge computing Hardware security External funding PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Embedded systems and hardware security conference workshop reviewer, 2025 - Present Interdisciplinary academic, government, and industry research collaboration participant Engineering education and curriculum development contributor LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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