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Sina Ojaghi
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Sina Ojaghi

Ph.D. Student in Computer Architecture · University of Tehran
Hardware Security · Side-Channel Attacks · Spiking Neural Networks · FPGA

13th in National Ph.D. Exam 2020 Ranked 1st · M.S. Cohort 2017 Ranked 2st · B.S. Cohort 2013
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About

Researcher, Engineer,
Architect of Secure Hardware

Hello! I'm Sina Ojaghi (سینا اوجاقی), a Ph.D. student in Computer Architecture at the University of Tehran, and a Research Assistant at the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM). My research bridges Hardware Security, Side-Channel Attacks on FPGAs, and Spiking Neural Networks for sustainable technologies.

With a track record as an instructor at Hamedan University of Technology and the University of Tehran, I've taught courses in AI, Computer Networks, and Research Methods. I also serve as Secretary and Speaker of the Cyber-Physical Systems Society of Iran (CPSSI).

My industry experience includes roles as Hardware Programmer at Afra Turbine Energy Co. and former IT Manager at HamVta Arya Co., where I applied my technical expertise to real-world embedded systems and infrastructure challenges.

7
Publications
18.05
Ph.D. GPA (of 20)
10+
Years Teaching
5+
Years Industry
Technical Proficiency

Skills & Tools

VHDL
Digital Design · FPGA
80%
MATLAB Programming
Simulink · Signal Processing
80%
Python
ML · Scripting · Automation
80%
Embedded Linux
Raspberry Pi · IoT
80%
SystemVerilog
Verification · RTL Design
80%
ARM Programming
STM32 · Embedded C
80%
Altium Designer
PCB Design · Schematic
60%
C / C++ / Java
Systems · OOP
60%
Cisco CCNA
Networking · Routing
60%
Language Proficiency
English
Tolimo Score: 513 (2023)
Persian (فارسی)
Native Speaker
Achievements

Honors & Certificates

13th place among candidates in the 2020 National Ph.D. entrance exam for Computer Architecture
1st place in the M.S. class of 2017, Computer Architecture
Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
2nd place in the B.S. class of 2013, Computer Architecture
Hamedan University of Technology
1st place in the ACM Competitions, Hamedan Province
Certificates & Recognitions
Top Project — Elcamp Exhibition
Computer Dept., Hamedan UT · 2016
Top Project — Research & Technology Exhibition
Computer Dept., Hamedan UT · 2016
Top Project — Smart Hospital Smartening
Computer Dept., Hamedan UT · 2017
Background

Education & Experience

Education2020 – Present
Ph.D. in Computer Engineering — Computer Architecture
University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
GPA: 18.05/20. Proposal: Design and Implementation of Remote Side-Channel Attacks and Countermeasures on Spiking Neural Networks.
Education2017 – 2019
M.S. in Computer Engineering — Computer Architecture
Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran
GPA: 18.45/20. Ranked 1st in cohort. Thesis: Design and manufacture of audio processors for smartening domestically produced vehicles.
Education2013 – 2017
B.S. in Computer Engineering — Computer Architecture
Hamedan University of Technology, Hamedan, Iran
GPA: 16.34/20. Ranked 2nd in cohort. Thesis: Transfer voice data under secure protocol and use it in smart homes.
TeachingSep 2024 – Present
Instructor — Computer Networks Laboratory
University of Tehran
Teaching undergraduate computer networks laboratory courses and supervising hands-on networking experiments.
TeachingSep 2021 – Oct 2023
Instructor — Artificial Intelligence & Research Methods
Hamedan University of Technology
Teaching AI and Research Methods courses in the Department of Computer/IT Engineering and Electrical Engineering.
ResearchSep 2024 – Present
Research Assistant
Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Tehran
Conducting research under Dr. Ahmad Khonsari and Dr. Kamyar Givaki on FPGA hardware security.
ResearchApr 2024 – Present
Research Assistant
University of Tehran, Tehran
Focusing on FPGA hardware security, side-channel attacks, and PUFs under Dr. Siamak Mohammadi.
CPSSIMar 2022 – Present
Secretary & Speaker
Cyber-Physical Systems Society of Iran
IndustrySep 2022 – Present
Hardware Programmer
Afra Turbine Energy Co., Hamedan
  • Designed and implemented embedded software for microcontroller-based hardware systems
  • Developed firmware updates to improve functionality and performance
IndustrySep 2023 – Jun 2024
IT Manager
HamVeta Co., Tehran
Developing and implementing IT policies and procedures to streamline processes and enhance security.
R&DNov 2019 – Apr 2020
R & D Engineer
Nabz, Tehran
Research and development at nabzgroup.com.
Research Output

Selected Publications

Evaluating the Impact of Active Wire Fence Placement on Remote Power Side-Channel Attacks in Multi-Tenant FPGAs
IEEE DCHPC · 2026
IEEE Xplore
2026

This paper evaluates how placement of active wire fences affects the success of remote power side-channel attacks in multi-tenant FPGA environments, proposing countermeasure strategies for secure hardware sharing.

Object Detection for Vehicles with YOLO — Iranian Vehicle Dataset
IEEE SAMI · 2024 · 29,759 labeled images · 7 vehicle classes
IEEE Xplore
2024

A comprehensive vehicle detection benchmark with 29,759 labeled images across 7 classes. YOLOv7 achieves 85% precision and 85% [email protected], emphasizing emergency vehicle movement facilitation for transportation research.

Iranian Vehicle Images Dataset for Object Detection Algorithm
Journal of AI and Data Mining · 2024 · 91.7% precision
Read Article
2024

A 3,000-image dataset of Iranian vehicles with 5,765 bounding boxes. YOLOv8s achieves 91.7% precision and 92.6% [email protected] — a 10% improvement over COCO-trained models.

Offline Voice Detection in Smart Homes
4th International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Computer, Mechanics and AI · 2023
Read Paper
2023

Research on offline voice detection and classification systems for smart home environments, enabling privacy-preserving voice interaction without cloud dependency.

Stress-Strain Modeling of an Al-Mg Using an Artificial Neural Network
3rd International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Mechanical Engineering · 2020
Read Paper
2020

Application of artificial neural networks for modeling the stress-strain behavior of Al-Mg alloys, demonstrating the effectiveness of ML approaches in materials science.

Modeling of Az52 Flow Curve at High Temperature by Implicating the Genetic Algorithm Method
3rd International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Mechanical Engineering · 2020
Read Paper
2020

Using genetic algorithm optimization to model the flow curve of Az52 alloy at high temperatures, providing insights into material behavior under extreme conditions.

Portfolio

Research & Projects

Ph.D. Proposal
Remote Side-Channel Attacks on Spiking Neural Networks
Design and implementation of remote side-channel attacks and countermeasures on SNNs deployed on multi-tenant FPGAs. University of Tehran.
Verification
Verification of Calculator II, III & RISC-V
Circuit performance simulation, Stimuli production, Golden Model design, Checker & Scoreboard design, and Coverage techniques. Supervised by Dr. Siamak Mohammadi.
Hardware Security
Hardware Malware Detection in AES-T300 RS232-T400
Investigation and detection of hardware malware. Hardware Security and Trust advanced course project at University of Tehran.
Neural Acceleration
Neural Network Circuit Acceleration
Training and replacing the heavy part of a circuit with a neural network for acceleration. CMP Advanced course project. Supervised by Dr. Mehdi Modaresi.
Web Platform
Targeted Internship Site — Hamedan UT
Ideation, design, and implementation of the university's targeted internship platform. Operational for ~3 years before being replaced by the Golestan system.
Computer Vision
Automatic Photo Annotation with Genetic Algorithm
MATLAB-based photo annotation using genetic algorithms for signature status identification in banking operations. Supervised by Dr. Mohsen Fathiyan.
FPGA
MIPS Processor Design in VHDL
Designed a MIPS processor with command subset in VHDL using ISE environment. Computer Architecture course project.
Data Transfer
UART Data Transfer in FPGAs
Implementation of UART protocol for data transfer in FPGAs using VHDL in ISE environment.
Focus Areas

Research Interests

I am seeking opportunities to further enhance my research capabilities, aiming to offer groundbreaking insights into hardware security and the applications of spiking neural networks in sustainable technologies.

Hardware Security Side-Channel Attacks Spiking Neural Networks FPGA Security PUFs (Physical Unclonable Functions) Computer Architecture Cyber-Physical Systems Sustainable Technologies Postdoc Opportunities
Academic Network

Academic References

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Dr. Siamak Mohammadi
Computer Department Group Manager
University of Tehran
AK
Dr. Ahmad Khonsari
Member of the Scientific Council
IPM Institute
SJ
Dr. Somaye Jafar Ali Jasbi
Computer Dept. Group Manager
Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
AK
Dr. Ahmad Khadem Zade
Deputy, Iran Telecommunication Research Center
Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
EA
Dr. Ehsan Aerabi
PhD student, Grenoble University of Technology
Former Faculty, Hamedan University of Technology
MD
Dr. Mir Hossin Dezfoulian
Computer Dept. Group Manager
Bu-Ali Sina University
Get In Touch

Let's Connect

Open to Collaboration

Whether you're interested in research collaboration, postdoctoral opportunities, or discussing hardware security and computer architecture — I'd love to hear from you.

(+98) 1811103689
+1 (252) 251-8451
Tehran, Iran
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