Paul Franzon
Cirrus Logic Distinguished Professor
Director of Graduate Programs
919-515-7351
paulf@ncsu.edu
Monteith Research Center (MRC) 443
Campus Box 7911
Website
YouTube Channel
paulf@ncsu.edu
Monteith Research Center (MRC) 443
Campus Box 7911
Website
YouTube Channel
Biography
My teaching and research focuses on building microsystems (systems constructed of silicon chips, both analog and digital, and silicon micomachined components) for applications in computing, communications, sensors, robotics, and signal processing.
Education
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Ph.D.
1988
Electrical Engineering
University of Adelaide, Australia -
Bachelor's
1984
Electrical Engineering
University of Adelaide, Australia -
Bachelor's
1982
Physics and Mathematics
University of Adelaide, Australia
Highlighted Awards
Awards & Honors
- 2007 - Australian Defence Medal
- 2007, 2005 - ECE Graduate Teacher of the Year Award (NC State)
- 2007 - ECE Most Helpful Teacher of the Year Award (NC State)
- 2006 - ECE Teacher of the Year Award (NC State)
- 2006 - IEEE Fellow
- 2005 - ALCOA Distinguished Research Award (NC State)
- 2003 - Alumni Undergraduate Distinguished Professor (NC State)
- 2003 - NSW Australia Expatriate Scientist Award
- 2001 - Academy of Outstanding Teachers (NC State)
- 1997 - IEEE Student Branch, Teacher of the Year (NC State)
- 1993 - NSF Young Investigators Award
- 1990 - US Army Commendation Medal
Recent Publications
- 2Deep: Enhancing Side-Channel Attacks on Lattice-Based Key-Exchange via 2-D Deep Learning (2021)
- Asymmetric Transformer Design With Multiband Frequency Response for Simultaneous Power and Data Transfer (2020)
- CTLE Adaptation Using Deep Learning in High-speed SerDes Link (2020)
- Multi-Fidelity Surrogate-Based Optimization for Electromagnetic Simulation Acceleration (2020)
- Self-Evolution Cascade Deep Learning Model for High-Speed Receiver Adaptation (2020)
- 3-D-DATE: A Circuit-Level Three-Dimensional DRAM Area, Timing, and Energy Model (2019)
- Appliance Identification Algorithm for a Non-Intrusive Home Energy Monitor Using Cogent Confabulation (2019)
- 3D Design Styles (2018)
- 3D Integration: Technology and Design (2018)
- 3DIC Handbook Design and Test (2018)
Recent News
Franzon Selected for Qualcomm Faculty Award
Posted on May 21, 2021 | Filed Under: Faculty
Dr. Paul Franzon has been awarded a 2021 Qualcomm Faculty Awards for research that is inspirational to graduate students and serves to spark new approaches in key technology areas.
Smaller Chips Open Door to New RFID Applications
Posted on May 17, 2021 | Filed Under: Research
Researchers have made what is believed to be the smallest state-of-the-art RFID chip.