Ajay Kapoor
About Ajay Kapoor
Ajay Kapoor is a System on Chip (SoC) Architect and Team Lead with over 30 patents in hardware and chip design. He specializes in neuromorphic computing hardware architecture and has extensive experience in AI chip design.
Work at Grai Matter Labs
Ajay Kapoor has been employed at Grai Matter Labs since 2018, where he holds the position of SoC Architect and Team Lead. In this role, he is responsible for defining system-on-chip (SoC) architecture and silicon technologies, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) chip design. His work involves collaborating with both internal teams and external partners to develop strategies for chip design, including make-or-buy decisions. Kapoor also emphasizes low power chip design and integrates advanced technologies such as FinFET, near memory computing, and 3D stacking.
Education and Expertise
Ajay Kapoor has an extensive educational background in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his studies at the University of Twente, where he completed a Master of Science in 2005. Additionally, he pursued a business program at the same university from 2010 to 2011. Kapoor specializes in neuromorphic computing hardware architecture and has a strong focus on low power chip design.
Background in Chip Design
Before joining Grai Matter Labs, Ajay Kapoor worked as a Design Engineer at NXP Semiconductors from 1999 to 2005 in the Netherlands. During his six years at NXP, he gained valuable experience in hardware and chip design. Kapoor has over 30 published patents in this field, showcasing his contributions to hardware innovation. His expertise includes defining SoC architecture and integrating ideas within cross-functional, multisite, and multicultural teams.
Achievements in Patents and Collaboration
Ajay Kapoor has a notable record of innovation, with over 30 published patents related to hardware and chip design. His work involves advising on make-or-buy strategies for chip design, which requires collaboration with various stakeholders. Kapoor is responsible for competency and ecosystem development in chip design, demonstrating his ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners.