Hello, I’m Habibur Rahman, also known as Emon.
I am currently working as a Hardware Engineer at Equanostic AS in Oslo, Norway. My path in engineering has been a global journey. I was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and moved to Dubai at the age of six to join my parents. It was there that I completed my schooling and first became interested in electronics. By my early teens, I was already teaching myself how to program.
I moved on to study Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai for my Bachelor’s degree. This is where I discovered my passion for digital electronics and embedded systems. While I was a student, I also had the opportunity to teach courses on computer architecture, embedded systems, and queuing theories at both Heriot-Watt and the University of Wollongong in Dubai.
My interest in Norway actually started with my fascination for microcontroller architectures. I was particularly interested in the AVR architecture, which was developed by Norwegians Alf-Egil Bogen and Vegard Wollan. This curiosity led me to move to Norway in 2017 to pursue my Master’s degree in Microelectronics and Sensor Technology at the University of Oslo. During my Master’s, I focused on microwave engineering and ASIC design, which allowed me to expand my skills in both digital and analog electronics.
In 2020, I completed my Master’s degree at the University of Oslo. One of the highlights of that time was the unique experience of successfully taping out an ASIC chip. My supervisor, who became a great guide for me during my Master’s studies, encouraged me to push my limits and take on challenging projects in RF and microwave design. Because of that work, I was offered a PhD position in the same research group, where I am currently working today.
In addition to my PhD research, I enjoy exploring different areas of technology. I have published papers on various topics, including microcontroller architecture, antenna design, musical electronics, microwave circuits, and applied machine learning. Throughout my research journey, I have completed multiple tape-outs and served as a head engineer for projects involving circuit board design and firmware development.
Oslo is now my home, and I am proud to be part of the engineering community here, where I can continue to pursue my passion for electronics and design.