Refereed journal publications

M. S. Alam, S. E. Quadir, et al., "Hardware and Cyber Vulnerabilities in Embedded Systems: An Overview for Power Grids, PV, EVs and Storage Systems," IEEE Access, 2025.

S. E. Quadir and J. Chandy, "Integrated Circuit Authentication Based on Resistor and Capacitor Variations of a Low Pass Filter (LoPUF)." International Journal of High-Speed Electronics and Systems, International Journal of High-Speed Electronics and Systems, 2022. 31, 01n04.

S. E. Quadir and J. Chandy, "Key Generation for Hardware Obfuscation Using Strong PUFs." Cryptography, MDPI, 3(3), 17, 2019.

S. E. Quadir and J. Chandy, "Low Pass Filter PUF: Authentication of Printed Circuit Boards Based on Resistor and Capacitor Variations." International Journal of High-Speed Electronics and Systems, 27. 03n04, 2018.

S. E. Quadir, J. Chen, et al., "A Survey on Chip to System Reverse Engineering." ACM Journal on Emerging Technologies in Computing Systems (JETC), 2016.

Refereed conference publications

S. E. Quadir, Alam M. S., Afshar S., and Arefifar S. A., Comparative Analysis of PUF Techniques for Enhancing Smart Grid Security, In Proc. 2026 IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology (EIT), La Crosse, WI, USA, May 21–23, 2026.

Chowdhury B. S., Alam M. S., and S. E. Quadir, 'Cyber–Physical Security Challenges in Hybrid Energy Storage for Renewable–EV Microgrids', In Proc. 2026 International Conference on Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics and AI Applications (ICCSDFAI), Istanbul, Turkey, June 25–27, 2026. IEEE.

Alam MS, S. E. Quadir, Afshar S, Arefifar SA. A Review of Hardware-Based Security Techniques for Cyber-Physical Power Systems, In Proc. 2025 Interdisciplinary Conference on Electrics and Computer (INTCEC), 2025 September 15, pp. 1-6. IEEE.

S. E. Quadir and J. Chandy, "Embedded Systems Authentication and Encryption Using Strong PUF Modeling," IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics (ICCE), 2020.

N. Asadi, S. E. Quadir, et al., "Rapid Nondestructive Reverse Engineering of Printed Circuit Boards by High-Resolution X-ray Tomography," GOMACTech, 2015.

S. E. Quadir, et al., "A Low-Power Low-Noise Bioamplifier for Multielectrode Neural Recording Systems," IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), Seoul, Korea, May 20-23, 2012.

Submitted Manuscripts

Chowdhury, B. S., Alam, M. S., & S. E. Quadir, Comprehensive Assessment of Wind Energy Potential and its Impact on Energy Generation and Environmental Emissions. Accepted for presentation at the 6th Interdisciplinary Conference on Electrics and Computer (INTCEC 2026), Chicago, Illinois, September 24-25, 2026 (accepted).

Gustafsson, I., S. E. Quadir, Chowdhury, B. S., & Alam, M. S. A Low-Cost Framework for Counterfeit Integrated Circuit Screening Using Electrical and Physical Inspection Techniques. Accepted for oral presentation at the 6th Interdisciplinary Conference on Electrics and Computer (INTCEC 2026), Chicago, Illinois, September 2-25, 2026 (accepted).

Presentations

Selected Academic and Technical Presentations

Quadir, S. E. Design of an Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) for Basic Operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division. Technical presentation for engineering students, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL, May 2025.

Quadir, S. E. Internet of Things: Sensors and Actuators. Technical presentation for engineering students covering sensors, actuators, motors, and embedded-system applications, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL, March 2024.

Quadir, S. E. Circuits and Electronics: H-Bridge as a Motor Driver. Technical presentation for engineering students, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL, October 2023.

Quadir, S. E. Authentication of Printed Circuit Boards Using Physical Unclonable Functions. Faculty research presentation/colloquium, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL, September 2023.

CYAN Research Program - Analog IP Protection and Analog IP Watermarking, Florida Institute for Cybersecurity Research (FICS Research), University of Florida, 2020–2021. Research progress and quarterly project review presentations; Postdoctoral Research Associate and student co-supervisor.

Conference Presentation

Quadir, S. E., and Chandy, J. A. Embedded Systems Authentication and Encryption Using Strong PUF Modeling. IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics (ICCE), 2020. Presented by S. E. Quadir.

Graduate Research Presentations

Quadir, S. E. Physical Unclonable Functions for Authenticating and Preventing Reverse Engineering of Integrated Circuits and Electronics Hardware. Ph.D. Dissertation Defense, University of Connecticut, 2020.

Quadir, S. E. Anti-Reverse Engineering Techniques for Integrated Circuits and Electronics Hardware. Ph.D. Dissertation Proposal, University of Connecticut, 2019.

Student Research Presentations (Mentored)

Toffoli, G., and Quadir, S. E. Exploring Data with Sensors and AI, UGROW Summer Research Symposium, Midwestern State University, Summer 2026.

Luna, A., Dolbeare, B., Kern, S., and Quadir, S. E. Harnessing Solar Power. Summer Opportunities for Intellectual Activities (SOfIA), Monmouth College, July 2025.

Borst, X., Rousey, P., Stasko, C., and Quadir, S. E. Creating a Physical Unclonable Function Using Multiplexers, Counters, Comparators, and a Ring Oscillator Chain. Connecticut Symposium on Microelectronics & Optoelectronics, 2024. (Best Poster Award).

Reis, J., Brauman, B., Chandler, J., and Quadir, S. E. Counterfeit Electronic Components Detection Using a Simple Circuit. Summer Opportunities for Intellectual Activities (SOfIA), Monmouth College, August 12, 2022.

Student Poster Presentations (Mentored)

Toffoli, G., and Quadir, S. E. Exploring Data with Sensors and AI. UGROW Posters on the go Forum I (June 18, 2026) and Posters on the go Forum II (June 25, 2026), MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX.

Luna, A., Dolbeare, B., Kern, S., and Quadir, S. E. Harnessing Solar Power. Summer Opportunities for Intellectual Activities (SOfIA), Monmouth College, July 2025.

Hutton, J., Faulk, N., and Quadir, S. E. Design and Implementation of Solar-Powered Charging. Monmouth College Scholars' Day, April 2025.

Henson, T., Brauman, B., Plumer, T., and Quadir, S. E. Embedded Systems for Community Solutions: Programming with the MSP430. Monmouth College Scholars' Day, April, 2025.

Fitch, N., Durfee, L., Henson, T., Plumer, T., and Quadir, S. E. Fortress Defender: An Embedded Systems Home Defense. Monmouth College Scholars' Day, April 2024.

Goodrich, E., Maughan, G., Brauman, B., Anderson, S., Fowlkes, J., and Quadir, S. E. G.L.O.W. (Growing Light of the World). Monmouth College Scholars' Day, April 2024.

Alcobendas, O., Borst, X., Brent, S., Hild, B., and Quadir, S. E. Building an Automated Garbage Collector Vehicle. Monmouth College Scholars' Day, April 2024.

Rousey, P., Wilson, R., Stasko, C., and Quadir, S. E. Closed Loop Control. Monmouth College Scholars' Day, April 2023.

Borst, X., Rousey, P., Stasko, C., and Quadir, S. E. Creating a Physical Unclonable Function Using Multiplexers, Counters, Comparators, and a Ring Oscillator Chain. Monmouth College Scholars' Day, April 2023.

Gustafsson, I., Brauman, B., Fasano, C. G., and Quadir, S. E. Detection of Counterfeit Electronic Components Using a Simple Circuit. Bulletin of the American Physical Society, 2023.

Reis, J., Brauman, B., Chandler, J., and Quadir, S. E. Counterfeit Electronic Components Detection Using a Simple Circuit. Summer Opportunities for Intellectual Activities (SOfIA), Monmouth College, August 2022.

Selected Research Poster Presentations

Quadir, S. E., and Chandy, J. A. Logic Obfuscation and Design Locking for Secured ICs. Connecticut Symposium on Microelectronics & Optoelectronics, 2019. Best Poster Award.

Quadir, S. E., and Chandy, J. A. Electronic Authentication Using a Low Pass Filter PUF. Connecticut Symposium on Microelectronics & Optoelectronics, 2018.

Guin, U., Rahman, T., Dogan, H., Quadir, S. E., Asadi, N., Shahbazmohamadi, S., Forte, D., and Tehranipoor, M. Comprehensive Addressing of Counterfeit Electronics and Reverse Engineering. Research poster presentation, Center for Hardware Assurance, Security, and Engineering (CHASE), University of Connecticut, 2015.

Quadir, S. E., Forte, D., and Tehranipoor, M. Chip to System Reverse Engineering. Research poster presentation, Center for Hardware Assurance, Security, and Engineering (CHASE), University of Connecticut, 2014.

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Research Funding and Proposals

Research Funding

EURECA Undergraduate Research Grant, Midwestern State University, 2026.

UGROW Undergraduate Research Award, Midwestern State University, 2026.

Summer Opportunities for Intellectual Activities (SOfIA) Faculty Research Award, Monmouth College, 2025.

Summer Opportunities for Intellectual Activities (SOfIA) Faculty Research Award, Monmouth College, 2022.

Laboratory Development / Startup Funding

Monmouth College, 2022 - Approximately $20,000 Faculty Startup / Laboratory Development Funding. Institutional startup support for establishing laboratory capabilities in hardware security and integrated circuit authentication, including research and instructional equipment supporting undergraduate research.

Student Research Mentoring

EURECA Undergraduate Research Program (MSU Texas).

UGROW Undergraduate Research Program (MSU Texas).

FPGA PUF Undergraduate Research Projects.

LiDAR Cybersecurity and Environmental Analytics Projects.

REU Undergraduate Research Student Co-Mentoring, University of Connecticut, approximately 2018 — Co-mentored an undergraduate student on Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) research based on resistor and capacitor variations; provided guidance on MATLAB modeling, simulation, and analysis.

Undergraduate Embedded Systems and Hardware Security Projects.