Hi, I’m Fajri — an electrical engineer turned hardware researcher. Currently, I’m pursuing my Master’s in Electronics and Computer Engineering at Inha University in Korea.
My research focuses on the intersection of digital hardware and security. Specifically, I work on SoC design and cryptographic hardware implementations. In addition, I develop RTL code in Verilog as part of my work at the Digital Integrated Systems Lab.
Before grad school, I spent 2.5 years in the R&D electronics industry. That experience shaped how I think about engineering: practical, tested, and reliable. As a result, I approach research with a product mindset, not just an academic one.
What I work with
Day to day, I write Verilog and SystemVerilog for hardware design. I also work on FPGA prototyping and applied cryptography — including AES, RSA, and hardware security primitives. Furthermore, I’m comfortable with schematic capture, PCB layout, embedded firmware in C/C++, and Python scripting for verification.
Beyond the lab
I write on this blog about what I’m learning. Sometimes that’s a technical deep-dive. Other times, it’s about the experience of doing a Master’s abroad as an Indonesian student in Korea. Either way, I believe in building in public and sharing the process — not just the polished results.
When I’m not in the lab, I’m exploring Korea or going down a rabbit hole on some niche hardware topic.
Get in touch
I’m open to research collaborations and interesting engineering problems. I’m also looking for opportunities in hardware design and embedded systems.
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