About Darshit

PhD Student in VLSI & Embedded Systems with a passion for cutting-edge technology

Darshit Suratwala

My Story

I am an engineer with a Master's degree in VLSI and Embedded systems. My area of interest includes FPGA, Semiconductor Fabrication, Quantum Computation and Quantum Cryptography. Currently pursuing my PhD at Technische Universität Berlin as a Research Assistant.

With a strong foundation in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, I have specialized in VLSI and Embedded Systems. My journey has taken me from India to Germany, where I'm now contributing to cutting-edge research in quantum computing and FPGA design.

Currently Available

Research Assistant at TU Berlin

January 2024 - Present • Berlin, Germany

Technical Expertise

My comprehensive skill set spans across VLSI design, FPGA development, and quantum computing

Programming & Languages

  • Verilog & VHDL Programming
  • Strong C & Embedded C
  • TCL, Python and MATLAB
  • MATLAB/SIMULINK

FPGA Platforms

  • Xilinx RF-SOC FPGA
  • Zynq-7000
  • Virtex 7
  • Spartan 6

Design Tools

  • Mentor Graphics EDA
  • Cadence EDA Tools
  • Xilinx ISE & Vivado
  • Digital Electronics & CMOS

Professional Journey

My career path from India to Germany, building expertise in VLSI and quantum computing

Research Assistant

Current

Technische Universität Berlin

January 2024 - Present • Berlin, Germany

Conducting advanced research in VLSI and Embedded Systems, focusing on FPGA design and quantum computing applications. Contributing to cutting-edge research projects in semiconductor technology and embedded systems development.

Contract Engineer

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

July 2022 - January 2024 • Pune, Maharashtra, India

Worked on defense-related projects involving embedded systems and VLSI design. Contributed to critical defense technology development and system integration projects.

Project Assistant

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune

March 2021 - July 2022 • Pune, Maharashtra, India

FPGA/DSP development for Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics (Quantum Cold Atoms) Lab. Worked on quantum computing research projects and developed FPGA-based systems for quantum physics experiments.

Education

My academic foundation in Electronics and VLSI Systems

Master's Degree

VLSI and Embedded System

Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust's S. Pimpri Chinchwad College Of Engineering

2018 - 2020 • Pune, India

Bachelor of Engineering

Electronics and Telecommunication

Vidhyarthi Griha's College Of Engineering And Technology

2014 - 2017 • Pune, India

Diploma Engineer

Electronics and Telecommunication

STES, Sou. Venutai Chavan Polytechnic, Pune

2011 - 2014 • Pune, India