Prof. Dimitrios K. Papakostas
Dept. of Information and Electronic Engineering International Hellenic University (I.H.U.) Alexander Campus, Sindos - Thessaloniki, Greece

Title: Enhancing Data Security in Electronic Circuit Design through AI-Driven Solutions.

Abstract: As electronic circuit design becomes increasingly sophisticated, ensuring robust data security at every design phase is critical. In the era of the Internet of Things and interconnected systems, hardware vulnerabilities present significant risks to data integrity and system security. This speech explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing data security for electronic circuits. By integrating AI-driven tools into the design and verification processes, engineers can proactively identify potential security flaws, optimize encryption techniques, and ensure real-time anomaly detection. Case studies will highlight how AI improves threat modeling, automates circuit validation, and secures hardware against attacks like side-channel leaks and hardware trojans. This talk will also discuss how AI enables adaptive security protocols that evolve with emerging threats, offering a promising path for safeguarding sensitive data in advanced electronic designs, crucial for future industries reliant on secure hardware architectures.

BIO: Prof. Dimitrios K. Papakostas received the Degree in Electrical Engineering and the Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering both from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, in 1991 and 1999, respectively. From 2005 he was elected as Associate Professor and from 2011 as Professor of “Analog & Digital Electronic Systems” and now he serves as a Professor in the Department of Information and Electronic Engineering at the International Hellenic University of Greece. He engaged in several educational and research projects for more than twenty years. He is the author or co-author of more than sixty scientific papers in international journals and conference proceedings. He serves as a reviewer for various journals and conferences and has served as session Chairman in IEEE conference. His research interests focus on the analysis, design and fault diagnosis of electronic circuit and systems as well as educational software technologies.