Dr. Anuj Verma from IIT-Mandi Awarded Best PhD Thesis atVLSID 2025 Conference

Dr. Anuj Verma, a researcher in the field of VLSI Design, has been honoured with the prestigious Best PhD Thesis Award at the 38th IEEE VLSID 2025
Conference held in Bengaluru. This recognition highlights Verma’s groundbreaking research in
advancing VLSI technology and its significant impact on the field of wireless communication
standards.
The awarded thesis, titled “Efficient VLSI-Architectures and ASIC-Fabrication of Channel Decoder
for Contemporary Wireless-Communication Systems”, delves into innovative solutions for hardware
efficient and high throughput reconfigurable channel decoders for wireless communication standard.
This research addresses critical challenges in the field of 5G New Radio standard, showcasing
practical applications that can revolutionize the VLSI design landscape. “I am deeply honoured to
receive this recognition. This award is a testament to the dedication and collaboration. I would like to
dedicate this award to my supervisor, Dr. Rahul Shrestha, whose guidance and mentorship were
instrumental in shaping my research journey. I also extend my heartfelt gratitude to my family, whose
constant support and encouragement kept me motivated, and to the VLSID 2025 Conference
committee members for recognizing my work.” said Verma.
This award reflects the innovation and impact of Verma’s research in advancing energyefficient and
reconfigurable architectures for next-generation wireless communication systems. It also highlights
their commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology in VLSI design. Verma’s research
contributions have already made a significant mark in the VLSI domain, with multiple publications in
reputed journals, including IEEE TCAS-I, IEEE TVT, and IEEE TCAS-II. Verma’s aim is to
contribute further to cutting-edge research in VLSI Design, collaborate with industry and academia,
and inspire innovation in the field of Advanced VLSI Design.