Hi, I'm Kirthana
Project Associate at IISc, Bangalore
Project Associate at IISc, Bangalore, at the Future Computing Systems (FIST) Research Group, at the Dept. of CSA, with deep interest in the areas of VLSI, AI and Embedded System Design.
Featured Work
Compressor-Based Dadda Multiplier
Improved speed by 16% and reduced power by 8% using optimized compressor logic.
RISC-V Pipelined Processor
Implemented a pipelined processor with instruction decoding, register operations and hazard handling.
Technical Toolkit
Hardware: Verilog HDL, TL-Verilog HDL, FPGA, RTL, RISC-V.
Software: Python, C, C++, TensorFlow.
Tools: Vivado, Virtuoso, OpenLANE, KiCad, Git, Linux.
Experience
Research Intern, IISc Bangalore
Jan 2026 - July 2026
Worked on developing an end-to-end implementation framework for depoying ML Algorithms on FPGAs, as part of an industry project at the Future Computing Systems (FIST) Research group, at the Dept. of Computer Science & Automation.
Summer Intern — NIELIT Calicut
May 2025 – June 2025
Hands-on training in FPGA-based digital system design, RTL synthesis, and hardware prototyping, covering the complete RTL to bitstream workflow and multiple digital system implementations.
Research Intern — TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad
June 2024 – July 2024
Developed and trained a Machine Learning Model for an ADAS-based Project, achieving over 94% accuracy. Also worked as a Project Intern on Network Handover between Cellular Networks (4G LTE) and Wi-Fi Network, using Bash and OpenAir Interface in Unix CLI.
Beyond Engineering
Apart from STEM, I also:
- Carry the passion for music and singing, as a certified carnatic vocalist and a former musical perfomer
- Am a public speaker, and an Emcee
- Enjoy trekking, hiking and adventure sports!
Open to Opportunities
Seeking internships, research roles and collaborations in VLSI, FPGA, AI Hardware and Embedded System Design.
