Dr. Alexandra Takou | Computer Science | Research Excellance Award

Dr. Alexandra Takou conducts research in hardware security, reliability-aware VLSI design, and fault-tolerant integrated circuits, with particular emphasis on hardware Trojans, electromagnetic and power grid based attacks, and soft error propagation mechanisms. Her work introduces sensitivity-aware and reliability-driven methodologies for Trojan design, placement, and security closure, addressing emerging threats in advanced semiconductor technologies. She has authored 5 peer-reviewed research documents published in reputable conferences and international journals, contributing novel approaches to EM-based attacks, SET-induced soft errors, and secure circuit design methodologies. Her publications have accumulated 7 citations, and she holds an h-index of 2, reflecting a focused and developing impact within the hardware security and electronic design automation research domains.