Hello, I’m Habibur Rahman, also known as Emon. Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 1992, I moved to Dubai at the age of six, where I joined my parents and completed my schooling. From a young age, I was captivated by electronics and began teaching myself programming during my early teens.
I pursued my Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai, where I discovered a passion for digital electronics and embedded systems. During my studies, I had the opportunity to teach courses on computer architecture, embedded systems, and queuing theories at both Heriot-Watt University and the University of Wollongong in Dubai.
My interest in microcontroller architectures, particularly the AVR architecture developed by Norwegians Alf-Egil Bogen and Vegard Wollan, piqued my curiosity about Norway. In 2017, I decided to pursue my Master’s degree in Microelectronics and Sensor Technology at the University of Oslo, where I delved into microwave engineering and ASIC design, expanding my knowledge in both the digital and analog domains.
Encouraged by my now supervisor, who was not initially my mentor but became my guide during my Master’s studies and continues to do so in my PhD, I pushed beyond my comfort zone and took on challenging projects that have shaped my expertise in RF and microwave design. In 2020, I earned my Master’s degree and had the unique experience of successfully taping out an ASIC chip. Following that, I was offered a PhD position in the same research group at the University of Oslo, where I now work.
In addition to my PhD research, I have also explored various areas and published papers on topics such as microcontroller architecture, antenna design, musical electronic hardware, microwave circuits, electronic design automation, and applied machine learning, among others.
Currently, I’m pursuing my PhD with a focus on RF and microwave design, and I’ve completed multiple tape-outs throughout my research journey. Additionally, I serve as the head engineer for projects involving firmware development and circuit board design, contributing to both the research and engineering community.
I’m proud to call Oslo my home, where I continue to explore my passion for electronics, design, and engineering.