Teaching Philosophy

Emphasizes hands-on labs, hardware-aware algorithm design, and project-based learning that connects device behavior to system performance. Education is the cornerstone of advancing the field. I believe in cultivating critical thinking, encouraging hands-on learning, and creating an environment where students can explore ideas, make mistakes, and ultimately develop a deep understanding of fundamental concepts. My goal is to inspire students to become innovative researchers and responsible professionals who contribute meaningfully to society.

Teaching and Course Portfolio

Postgraduate

Advanced Computing Paradigms for Intelligent Instrumentation

SeNSE Course | L-T-P-C: 3-0-0-3 | 36 Lecture Hours

Course addresses fundamental computational bottlenecks in next-generation intelligent instruments and cyber-physical systems. Moves beyond traditional von Neumann architectures to explore nanomagnetic logic, memristive in-memory computing, neuromorphic architectures, approximate computing, and quantum-inspired algorithms. Emphasizes hardware-software co-design and AI-driven electronic design automation frameworks for sensor intelligence applications.

Units Covered:

  • Unit 1: Computational Bottlenecks in Instrumentation and Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Unit 2: Beyond-CMOS Device and Logic Foundations
  • Unit 3: Neuromorphic Architectures for Sensor Intelligence
  • Unit 4: Efficient Computing: Approximate and Stochastic Paradigms
  • Unit 5: Quantum-Inspired Classical Algorithms for Instrumentation
  • Unit 6: AI-Driven Co-Design and CAD Frameworks

Textbook: Sivasubramani, S. (2024). Nanoscale Computing: The Journey Beyond CMOS with Nanomagnetic Logic. Wiley, ISBN: 978-1394263554.

Professional Development

Integrating Edge AI and Advanced Nanotechnology in Semiconductor Applications

IEEE Learning Network | 2024 | 5-Course Program | ISBN: 978-1-7281-7863-9

Professional course program offered through IEEE Learning Network focusing on the integration of edge AI technologies with advanced nanotechnology in semiconductor applications. Covers practical applications and emerging trends in the semiconductor industry.

Courses in this Program (5):

  • Edge AI and Nanotechnology: Bridging Theory and Practice
  • Edge AI and Nanotechnology: Leading the Future of Computing
  • Edge AI and Nanotechnology: Advancing Semiconductor Innovations
  • Edge AI and Nanotechnology: Transforming Healthcare, Semiconductors, and IoT
  • Edge AI and Nanotechnology: Scaling Systems for Future Advancement
IEEE ILN Course Innovation at Work
Professional Development

Mastering AI Integration in Semiconductor Manufacturing

IEEE Learning Network | 2025 | 5-Course Program | ISBN: 978-1-7281-7872-1

Professional course program offered through IEEE Learning Network focusing on AI integration strategies for semiconductor manufacturing. Addresses AI-driven optimization, quality control, and automation in semiconductor fabrication processes.

Courses in this Program (5):

  • Semiconductor Manufacturing: Impact and Effectiveness of AI
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing: AI-Driven Data Collection and Preprocessing
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing: AI Models for Process Optimization
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing: AI Strategies for Supply Chain Management
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing: Responsible AI Deployment
IEEE ILN Course Innovation at Work
Professional Development

AI Semiconductor Processors

IEEE Learning Network | 2026 | Three-Course Series

The series adopts a pragmatic, methodical approach to AI processor education. By combining theoretical foundations with hands-on insights, participants will develop a nuanced understanding of processor architectures, design principles, and implementation strategies. Each course builds upon the previous one, creating a comprehensive learning pathway that addresses the multifaceted nature of AI processing technologies.

Courses in this Series (3):

  • AI Processors: Fundamental Principles of Design and Functionality (2026, ISBN 978-1-7281-7903-2)
  • AI Processors: Practical Insights into Advanced Architectures (2026, ISBN 978-1-7281-7904-9)
  • AI Processors: Understanding Neural Processing Units for Industry Deployment (2026, ISBN 978-1-7281-7905-6)
Course 1: Fundamental Principles Course 2: Advanced Architectures Course 3: NPUs for Industry

Continuing & Executive Education Programmes

Programmes designed and coordinated for working professionals, industry, and international participants through the Continuing Education Programme (CEP), IIT Delhi, and Government of India initiatives. Delivered live-online by IIT Delhi faculty and organised by the Centre for Sensors, Instrumentation and Cyber-Physical System Engineering (SeNSE).

CEP, IIT Delhi | eVIDYA

Advanced Certificate in Agentic AI

Programme Coordinator: Prof. Santhosh Sivasubramani | 6 Months | Live-Online | Batch 1

A purpose-built programme for the next wave of AI, taking participants from autonomous agent foundations to production-grade enterprise deployment. Delivered live-online by IIT Delhi faculty, with hands-on exposure to 10+ industry-grade tools including LangChain, AutoGen, and CrewAI. Every module ends with a hands-on project, building towards a final enterprise capstone where participants design, build, and deploy a fully functional AI agent.

Programme Modules:

  • Foundations of Agentic AI and Autonomous Systems
  • LLMs as Reasoning Engines for Agentic Systems
  • Designing Autonomous Multi-Agent Systems
  • Agentic Workflows, Automation and Decision Orchestration
  • Real-World Agentic AI Engineering (RAG, Deployment, Governance)
  • Capstone Project: Enterprise-Ready Agentic AI System

Schedule: Saturdays, 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM | Start: 26 September 2026 | Mode: Live-Online (eVIDYA)

Eligibility: Graduate or Diploma holder with a minimum of 1 year of work experience; basic Python and AI/ML familiarity recommended.

Programme Details & Apply
CEP, IIT Delhi | eVIDYA

Executive Programme in Autonomous Robotics & AI

Programme Coordinator: Prof. Santhosh Sivasubramani | 10 Months | Live-Online

A systems-level programme that uniquely integrates sensor-rich cyber-physical systems with autonomous intelligence. Unlike conventional robotics programmes that treat AI and robotics separately, it emphasises device-to-system co-design, hardware-software confluence, and deployment-ready engineering, combining IIT Delhi research in sensor-rich cyber-physical systems, edge intelligence, hardware security, and indigenous chip design with rigorous hands-on training.

Programme Modules:

  • Robotics Foundations and System Architecture (ROS2, kinematics, dynamics)
  • Sensor-Rich Perception Systems (computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM)
  • Control Systems and Motion Planning
  • Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2) and System Integration
  • AI and Intelligence Integration (deep learning, reinforcement learning)
  • Hardware Security and Resilient Architectures
  • Deployment and Industry Applications (healthcare, defense, industrial, space)
  • Capstone Project with Campus Immersion

Schedule: Sundays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Start: 6 September 2026 | Mode: Live-Online (eVIDYA)

Eligibility: Graduate (B.Tech/BE/MSc/MCA/M.Tech) in EE, ECE, CSE, ME, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Physics, or related fields with a minimum of 1 year of work experience.

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Govt. of India | MEA ITEC

ITEC Programme on AI for Healthcare

Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) | ITEC | December 2026

An international capacity-building programme under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, focused on Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare. The programme shares India's expertise in AI-driven healthcare technologies with participants from partner countries, covering applied AI, responsible deployment, and real-world healthcare use cases.

CEP / QIP | Industry Programme

Agentic AI - Industry Partner Programme

CEP / QIP, IIT Delhi | Customised Industry Training

A customised Continuing Education Programme (CEP) / Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) on Agentic AI delivered for an industry partner, translating IIT Delhi research on autonomous agents, tool-augmented language models, multi-agent coordination, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) into applied, enterprise-focused training.

Industry-Standard Platforms & Tools

Students gain hands-on experience with production-grade platforms through industry partnerships with ARM, NVIDIA, Intel, AMD, Google Cloud, and AWS:

Advanced Topics Seminar

Postgraduate / Research

Emerging Technologies in AI & Computing

Topics updated quarterly based on latest research developments

Seminar series exploring cutting-edge topics at the intersection of AI, hardware, and systems. Students engage with recent literature, implement proof-of-concept projects, and present findings.

Current Topics Include:

  • Agentic AI Systems: Architecture patterns for autonomous agents, tool integration paradigms, multi-agent coordination frameworks, practical deployment using LangChain/LangGraph and NGC NIM models
  • Production ML at Scale: MLOps workflows, containerized deployment pipelines, model monitoring and versioning, leveraging NGC catalog for enterprise AI
  • Edge Intelligence: TinyML on ARM-based platforms, quantization techniques, hardware-aware neural architecture search, RTOS integration for real-time AI
  • AI for Wireless: Intelligent RAN architectures, spectrum optimization, digital twin simulation for 6G research, software-defined radio with CUDA acceleration
  • Processor Design for AI: Custom accelerators, neuromorphic architectures, memory-centric computing, ASIC design flows for indigenous chip development

Note: Topics reflect active research areas and hands-on experimentation with current frameworks. Students work directly with industry-standard platforms including NGC, ARM IP, and cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud, AWS). Emphasis on reproducible research and practical implementation.

Mentorship and Supervision

Prof. Santhosh supervises PhD, MTech and BTech projects that connect materials, devices, instrumentation and system-level deployment. The lab supports hands-on training in instrumentation, automated testbeds, and reproducible measurement pipelines.

Example Collaborative Supervision

Lai Gan (University of Edinburgh)

Co-supervised with Dr. Ben Rowlinson and Prof. Themis Prodromakis on an AI-driven automated platform for memristor fabrication and characterization.