News
New Course on Memory Design
[August 7, 2026]
Dr. Alam has introduced a new course on advanced memory design for graduate students in ECE. This course will provide students with an in-depth study of advanced memory design techniques for modern applications. The topics to be covered in this course include design and optimization techniques of mainstream memories like SRAM, DRAM, and flash memories; challenges of these mainstream memories; emerging memories such as resistive, spintronic, ferroelectric, phase change, and cryogenic memories and their challenges; sense amplifiers and peripheral circuitry; array architecture; and in-memory computing systems.
Emphasis will be placed on circuit-level design and system-level trade-offs to prepare students for research and industry roles in advanced semiconductor and computing technologies.
Dr. Alam Teaching a Course on VLSI Design Automation
[August 20, 2025]
Dr. Alam is teaching ECE 4580/6580: VLSI Design Automation Algorithms course this Fall. The course will introduce students to the world of modern chip design, covering fundamentals of MOSFETs and CMOS logic, layout design, design automation with Verilog HDL, and memory technologies. With hands-on labs and projects using industry-standard tools, the course will prepare students to tackle real-world challenges in microchip design and optimization. [Link to Complete Course Flyer]
Dr. Alam Received the TCE Graduate Research Award
[May 1, 2025]
Dr. Alam has been honored with the 2025 Tickle College of Engineering Graduate Research Award at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This prestigious award is presented to one outstanding graduate student across all engineering departments in recognition of exceptional research achievements.
