Dr. J.K. Kasthuri Bha

**Dr. J. K. Kasthuri Bha** is an accomplished academician, researcher, and Assistant Professor (Sr. G) in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Delhi-NCR Campus. She holds a Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, with research expertise in the design, analytical modelling, and performance optimization of advanced semiconductor devices, particularly nanoscale multi-gate FinFETs for analog and RF applications. Her research interests include FinFETs, GaN-based High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs), GAAFETs, CNTFETs, 2D nanomaterials, semiconductor device modelling, VLSI design, low-power circuits, and emerging nanoelectronic technologies. She has extensive experience in semiconductor device simulation, electrical characterization, circuit design, and performance analysis, with proficiency in industry-standard EDA and TCAD tools. She has authored and co-authored **18 journal publications and 11 international conference publications**, covering advanced semiconductor devices, RF and analog circuit design, low-power VLSI architectures, reversible logic, and emerging technologies. Her recent research contributions focus on GaN-based HEMT structures, back-barrier engineering, and device performance enhancement for high-frequency and high-speed applications. Her research has also contributed to intellectual property development, with **three patent applications** in areas including machine-learning-based accident prediction and autonomous fire detection and extinguishing robotic systems. Dr. Kasthuri Bha actively contributes to teaching, research supervision, curriculum development, outcome-based education, and academic quality assurance. Her teaching and research interests span VLSI Design and Technology, VLSI Design Laboratory, semiconductor devices, digital electronics, and emerging nanoelectronics.  With a strong combination of academic experience, semiconductor research expertise, and industry-oriented technical knowledge, she is committed to advancing research in next-generation semiconductor technologies, strengthening industry–academia collaboration, and nurturing students with practical skills and research capabilities in VLSI and nanoelectronics.