Rodrigo is a Joint PhD student in Microelectronics (UFRGS) and Electrical Engineering (KU Leuven). His extensive academic background covers various microelectronics research fields, including digital asynchronous and mixed-signal circuits.
A passionate advocate for open-source EDA tools in microelectronics, Rodrigo recognizes their importance for newcomers to the field. He actively explores and promotes their use by mentoring digital designs in IEEE's UNIC-CASS program to contribute to the universalization of IC design.
[2022-2024] ASIC Design Consultant - HaiLa
• Mixed-Signal design of low-power data converters on advanced nodes.
[2020-2021] Intern - inPlace Design Automation
• Worked on the development of a proprietary wireless network protocol stack for a Canadian fabless semiconductor IP company.
[2018-2020] Undergraduate Researcher - GME/UFRGS
• Explored transistor-sizing methodologies for near-threshold operation in 28nm Bulk CMOS - Advised by Prof. Sergio Bampi.
[2015-2018] Undergraduate Researcher - GAPH/PUCRS
• Worked on a library supporting semi-custom asynchronous circuit design - Advised by Prof. Ney Calazans
