Steffi Roy
Seeking PhD Positions · Fall 2026

Steffi Roy

Prospective PhD Student  ·  Hardware Security & AI Systems

I study the intersection of AI systems, computer architecture, and hardware security — with a focus on making AI efficient and trustworthy at the hardware level.

My research sits at the intersection of AI systems, computer architecture, and hardware security. I am particularly interested in how we can compress and deploy AI models efficiently on resource-constrained hardware, and how we ensure those systems remain secure against physical and algorithmic attacks.

AI Systems & Compression

Model compression, efficient inference, and hardware–software co-design for machine learning workloads.

AI + Robotics / Embedded Systems

Deploying AI workflows on resource-constrained platforms — embedded systems, microcontrollers, and edge devices.

Hardware Security

Side-channel attacks, cryptographic hardware, and secure architectures for machine learning systems.

Research Assistant

  • Designed and implemented efficient cryptographic algorithms for securing neural network models and cryptographic frameworks.
  • Investigated side-channel attack vectors on hardware cryptographic implementations and proposed novel countermeasures.
  • Conducted design verification using SystemVerilog and UVM to validate security properties of hardware modules.

AI Model Compression

PyTorch Quantization

AI + System Workflows

Python Systems

AI on Embedded Systems

Arduino TensorFlow Lite

M.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering

University of Florida  ·  Hardware Security & Design Verification

B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering

 ·  Computer Architecture & Digital Systems

I am actively looking for PhD opportunities for Fall 2026. If your lab works on AI systems, hardware security, computer architecture, or related areas, I'd love to connect.

Response time: usually within 48 hours.