MS IC Design graduates from FAST-NU Islamabad campus are very professional and have good knowledge base in all domains (Digital, Analog, Mixed Signal and RF) of IC design. They have been trained using state of the art IC Design Tools. Having gone through the complete IC design and fabrication cycle during their MS through a tape out project using TSMC 65nm Technology has enhanced their confidence to take up real world IC Design projects. They are comfortably working with IC Design teams at NECOP giving valuable inputs. Their performance in the National IC Design Center at NECOP has enhanced our trust in home grown solutions for trained HR in the advanced field of IC Design. The level of their competence and confidence shows the quality of teaching and Lab work at NU FAST Islamabad campus in the field of IC Design.

NECOP IC Design Fellows joined NIDC (NECOP) after completing their Masters degree in EE with specialization in IC design from NUCES, FAST Islamabad. The fellows are serving in the fields of analog/mixed signals and digital IC design. They have a sound understanding of Integrated circuit design and relevant theory. During this period, they acquired hands-on experience on the industry standard IC design tools leading to the tape-out of chips (e.g. KAMAL-1, KAMAL-2). KAMAL-1 and KAMAL-2 includes Fault tolerant CLB, Approximate ALU, True random number generator, mm-Wave LNA, AC logics, sigma delta converters, tribo electric nano-generator and mm-Wave phase shifter projects respectively. The courses were specifically designed to provide the students with a strong knowledge of electronics and IC design skills.

All the faculty members at FAST are dedicated, passionate and supporting, especially Prof. Rashad Ramzan. He is more than a teacher for me. He changed the way of thinking, helped me develop my intuitions about design concepts. Besides, I remember the time when I asked a question to Dr. Hassan via WhatsApp message. He called me back and discuss the issue briefly. I did several meetings with faculty about Tape-out project and thesis and remember the positive criticism and highlighting the design issues from faculty. In a nutshell, I learnt several new concepts and developed design intuitions under the guidance of all faculty member. One thing I must say! After working with the faculty, if you put your whole effort too, you will be a practical Chip designer

There are professors who are passionate about teaching. There are researchers who excel at finding and solving interesting new problems. And, there are entrepreneur-mentors who ignite the flame of entrepreneurship among their students. Dr. Rashad Ramzan is a rarity who combines all of these within himself -- and he is excellent at it. The ICDLab at FAST-NUCES, Islamabad is a reflection of this. At 10xEngineers, we've had the privilege of hiring several graduates from the ICD Lab for various positions. Each one of them has demonstrated not only a profound understanding of hardware design and strong problem-solving skills but also an exceptional level of commitment that makes collaborating with them a true pleasure.

A true vision is not something that occurs to you all of a sudden. A true vision is something that is nurtured for a long time and then brought to light in a genuine and humble manner. I think that this MS IC Design program is Dr. Rashad's true vision and it has given each of its very hardworking engineers the ability to create their own path. The program does not make exaggerated, false, and boastful claims. Everything that the MS IC Design Lab advertises remains true.

The training was comprehensive, covering multiple modules that progressively built up my expertise in chip design. It started with Module Zero, where I learned the basics of analog, digital, and mixed-signal design. This foundational knowledge set the stage for Module One, which delved deeper into these topics, providing a solid theoretical understanding. Module Two was highly hands-on, guiding me through the entire chip design flow, from specifications and schematic design to layout, top-level integration, and testing. The final phase, Module Three, covered advanced topics such as System-on-Chip (SoC) design, System Verilog, and PCB design, giving me a holistic view of the design process and the skills required in the field.This training has greatly enhanced my technical skills and prepared me well for a career in chip design.

As the global semiconductor industry continues its rapid expansion, the shortage of skilled engineers remains a significant challenge. In response, GSME has taken a major step by hiring 100 Omani engineers and enrolling them in an intensive, year-long hands-on semiconductor design and verification training program.This initiative, in collaboration with GF-METRC (FAST-NUCES), provided practical experience in chip design and resulted in remarkable success. This achievement not only underscores the effectiveness of our training approach but also highlights the exceptional capabilities demonstrated by the GF-METRC team throughout the program.With the support of GF-METRC, our investment in developing local talent has proven successful and has significantly contributed to establishing a semiconductor ecosystem in Oman. By addressing the global shortage of skilled engineers, GSME is positioning Oman as a key player in the semiconductor sector. We extend our sincere gratitude to the GF-METRC team for their outstanding training skills and expertise in IC design and EDA tools, which were integral to our success. We remain committed to supporting GF-METRC in driving future growth and innovation within the industry.

After bachelors I was looking for graduate program that can enhance my technical skills in practical domain. The Master program in IC Design at FAST provided me that opportunity. IC design is a field in which Pakistan need qualified human resource and this Master program at FAST is working towards it. This program is perfect for, Engineers seeking in-depth training from concept to tape-out in analog and digital IC designAfter bachelors I was looking for graduate program that can enhance my technical skills in practical domain. The Master program in IC Design at FAST provided me that opportunity. IC design is a field in which Pakistan need qualified human resource and this Master program at FAST is working towards it. This program is perfect for, Engineers seeking in-depth training from concept to tape-out in analog and digital IC design

I have very unique experience while studying IC Design at FAST-NU. It was the only program of its kind in Pakistan, where I was able to learn IC design from scratch to tape out. The program offered me a variety of skills including; design, plan, management, economy, and art of designing practical circuits, that are much needed while designing real world chips. Definitely, it is a lot of work, but the experience worth it.