Dr Zarak Bhat, who completed his PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Srinagar, held a postdoctoral role at the APRIL AI Hub at the University of Edinburgh.
Her research focuses on applying artificial intelligence to electronic device design, with an emphasis on optimization, performance prediction, and improving semiconductor workflows.
What is her academic background and research focus?
Dr. Bhatt pursued his PhD with specialization in Electronics and Communication Engineering at NIT Srinagar from December 2019 to November 2025. Her research primarily revolved around advanced semiconductor technologies backed by strong expertise in R&D, Verilog, and device modeling.
She completed her master’s degree at Jamia Millia Islamia’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology from 2017 to 2019, securing an A+ grade. During this period, she actively participated in seminars and research projects to strengthen her fundamentals in hardware systems and development.
Previously, she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication from University of Kashmir (2012-2016), where she also graduated with A+ grades. Her early academic career included hands-on training, technical projects, and programming in languages such as C and C++.
What are her major achievements and worldwide recognition?
Dr. Bhatt is the first PhD candidate in the Nanoelectronics Research and Development Group at NIT Srinagar. His PhD research on power gallium nitride (GaN) models will contribute to next generation power electronics systems.
Her research, published in reputed international journals such as IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, investigated the relationship between device-level physics and circuit-level simulation.
In August 2025, he also participated in the advanced training segment of the Indian Semiconductor Workforce Development Program (ISWDP). She holds multiple reviewerships and was awarded an ISWDP Samsung Student Fellowship in recognition of her contributions to the field.
What is her role at the University of Edinburgh’s AI Hub?
At the APRIL AI Hub in Edinburgh, Dr Burt is working in the field as a Postdoctoral Researcher (from April 2026). Her work involves integrating AI-driven methodologies into the device design process and combining research skills with real-world applications in semiconductor innovation.
Her expertise spans areas that are becoming increasingly important in the global technology landscape, including device design, research methodologies, and emerging AI-driven engineering solutions.
Dr Zarak Bhat’s academic journey from a regional institution to a world-class research center reflects the growing influence of Indian researchers in cutting-edge fields such as AI and semiconductor technology. Her journey highlights how a strong academic foundation, research focus, and global exposure can open doors to opportunities to make a huge impact around the world.
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