Justin Jacob Saju

👋 Hello, World!

I'm an Electronics & Communication Engineer at SRMIST, specializing in Digital IC Design, Embedded Systems, and IoT. I optimize hardware through Thermal Management and AI-Accelerated Verification, bridging the gap between physical silicon and intelligent software. Currently researching SoC Testing at NSYSU, Taiwan. Founder & Chair of IEEE MTT-S SRM Student Chapter.

Embedded & Hardware

VLSI & IC Design

Data Science & AI

5G & Communications

Thermal Engineering

SoC Testing Researcher

• Researched System-on-Chip (SoC) testing methodologies focusing on Design for Testability (DFT)
• Implemented Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) for stuck-at fault coverage optimization
• Studied advanced SoC testing architectures including Scan Chains and Logic BIST
• Analyzed IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) and IEEE 1500 testing standards for hardware verification

Data Science Intern

• Developed interactive dashboards using Power BI for enterprise data visualization
• Explored Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure for data analytics
• Applied data science principles to real-world business problems at scale
• Collaborated with enterprise teams on analytics solutions using Microsoft tools

Electronics Cooling Capstone

• Mastered ANSYS Icepak for component-level and system-level thermal simulation
• Analyzed Junction-to-Case and Case-to-Ambient thermal resistance for reliability
• Optimized heat sink geometries and fan airflow profiles for data centers
• Applied computational fluid dynamics to solve conjugate heat transfer problems

Community Connect Programme

• Volunteered at Divyakaruniya Ashramam for the Community Connect initiative
• Contributed to community welfare programs and charitable activities
• Developed interpersonal and leadership skills through meaningful social work

Hybrid Approximate Multiplier

Verilog implementation of hybrid approximate multiplier for low-power computing applications. Optimized for area and power efficiency in VLSI design with novel approximation techniques.

CMOS Switch & Duality Visualizer

Interactive web application for deep-dive visualization into Static CMOS Logic and CMOS Duality. Essential virtual lab tool for ECE students and educators.

LogicMap Pro

Professional Karnaugh Map solver and visualizer. Simplifies Boolean algebra minimization for digital logic students with an intuitive, interactive interface.

Stick Diagram Painter

Tool for creating VLSI stick diagrams for circuit layout visualization. Assists in understanding physical design rules and layout planning for IC designers.

5x5x5 LED Matrix Display

3D LED cube display with custom animations and patterns. Hardware project combining Arduino microcontrollers with creative LED programming.

Photobooth Mailer

Vintage-style web photobooth that captures photos via webcam and emails them directly to users. Perfect event utility with retro aesthetics.

Founder & Chairperson

IEEE MTT-S SRM Student Branch Chapter

Founded and lead the IEEE Microwave Theory & Technology Society student chapter at SRMIST, organizing technical workshops and industry connect sessions.

Anti-Ragging Committee Representative

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Served as the student representative ensuring a safe and inclusive campus environment for all students.

Class Representative

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Elected class representative bridging communication between students and faculty.

TECHKNOW Hackathon — 1st Place

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Won first place at the TECHKNOW technical competition with an innovative hardware solution.

Creative Ingenuity — 1st Place

National Level Competition

Secured first place at the national-level Creative Ingenuity competition.

AI Hackday — Round 2 Qualifier

National AI Competition

Advanced to Round 2 of the national AI Hackday competition, demonstrating strong AI/ML skills.