Dr. Tanya Mendez | Radiology Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tanya Mendez, NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, Karkala, India

Tanya Mendez is an accomplished researcher and educator in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering, currently based in Mangalore, India. She earned her Ph.D. from Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, where her thesis focused on the development of ASIC-based computational units for stand-alone image processing applications, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. G. Subramanya Nayak. Tanya’s research expertise includes low-power VLSI techniques and ASIC implementation, particularly in error-tolerant adders, multiplier architectures, and digital image processing algorithms.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

• Tanya Mendez specializes in VLSI and embedded systems, with a particular focus on developing ASIC-based computational units and low-power VLSI techniques. Her research includes designing error-tolerant adders, power-efficient multipliers, and optimized arithmetic units for digital image processing.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
  Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Manipal
  2020 – 2024
  Thesis: Development of ASIC Based Computational Unit for Stand-Alone Image Processing Applications
  Advisor: Prof. Dr. G. Subramanya Nayak
  Coursework Aggregate: 9.86 CGPA
• Master of Technology in VLSI & Embedded Systems
  Model Engineering College, CUSAT University, Kerala, India
  2009 – 2011
  Project: Design and Implementation of an ETCO2 Disorder Detection System on an Embedded Platform with Ethernet Communication Capability
  Aggregate: 8.71 CGPA
• Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Instrumentation
  KMEA Engineering College, M.G University, Kerala, India
  2003 – 2007
  Main Project: Application of Linear Regression Model in Avionic Package Checkout System
  Mini Project: Centralized Electricity Billing
  Aggregate: 82.6%
• CBSE 12th Board Exam
  Toc-H Public School, Vyttila, Kerala, India
  2002 – 2003
  Aggregate: 86.6%
• CBSE 10th Standard Exam
  Toc-H Public School, Vyttila, Kerala, India
  2000 – 2001
  Aggregate: 81.6%

Professional Experience:

• Research Scholar
  Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
  Sep 2020 – May 2024
  • Designed and developed low-power VLSI architectures and error-tolerant adders.
  • Implemented ASIC modifications and evaluated computational units for digital image processing.
  • Utilized tools such as Cadence Genus, Xilinx ISE, Vivado, and MATLAB.
  • Managed labs related to VLSI, microprocessor, and digital system design.
• Assistant Professor
  Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mangalore
  Jul 2015 – Sep 2020
  • Taught courses including Fundamentals of CMOS VLSI, Optical Fiber Communication, and Embedded Systems.
  • Managed labs for VLSI, microcontroller, and embedded system design.
• Assistant Professor
  Shreedevi Institute of Technology, Mangalore
  Jul 2013 – May 2014
  • Handled subjects such as Basic Electronics, Analog Electronics, and Advanced Microcontrollers.

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