Degree Obtained: Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
University: University of Florida
Date Degree Obtained: 12/13/2025
Faculty advisor: Sandip Ray
Email Address: emmanuelelias.contact@gmail.com
Research Statement: Lightweight, trusted, and side-channel resilient security architectures
Motivation statement: Hardware security is a never-ending cat and mouse game where each new attack fuels the creativity to pursue innovative defenses. It’s a challenge that is as demanding as it is rewarding.
Tell us more about you: I received my Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida. I presented a paper on SoC supply chain security at GOMACTech 2025 titled "MCSE: A Low-Cost Security Engine For Protecting Edge Devices Against Supply-Chain Attacks"
Tell us your plans after graduation: I am joining AMD as a Systems Design Engineer 2, joining a pre-silicon validation team with a focus on SoC security validation and debug in emulation.
Tell us a fun fact about you: I am a fraternal triplet!