Sohini Dasgupta, Ph.D.
About Sohini Dasgupta, Ph.D.
Sohini Dasgupta, Ph.D., is a Senior Principal Engineer and Engineering Product Owner at onsemi, specializing in image sensor development for the automotive sector. With extensive experience in VLSI product design and hardware engineering, she has held key roles at various technology companies, contributing to advancements in product architecture and functional safety.
Work at Onsemi
Sohini Dasgupta currently holds the position of Senior Principal Engineer - Engineering Product Owner at Onsemi, a role she has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, she served as Principal Design Engineer at the same company from 2019 to 2023. In her current role, she is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and driving product development initiatives. Her work focuses on integrating technical expertise with product management to enhance the company's offerings.
Previous Experience in VLSI and Hardware Design
Before joining Onsemi, Sohini Dasgupta worked at SatixFy as a Senior VLSI Product Design Engineer from 2018 to 2019. She was involved in making technical decisions in product architecture and design. Additionally, she has held positions at MIPS and Imagination Technologies as Leading Hardware Design Engineer, contributing to hardware design projects from 2013 to 2018. Her experience spans various facets of hardware and VLSI design, emphasizing her technical capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Sohini Dasgupta has an extensive educational background. She earned her PhD in Microelectronics System Design from Newcastle University, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed her MSc in Computer Science at the same institution in 2003. She also holds a BSc in Physics from Calcutta University, obtained from 1998 to 2001. Her foundational education includes a Higher Secondary School Certification from Loreto House.
Research and Development Background
Sohini Dasgupta has a strong background in research and development. She served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Manchester from 2008 to 2011, where she contributed to various research projects. Her experience in innovation and product development was further enhanced during her tenure at NXP Semiconductors from 2011 to 2013, where she focused on product development initiatives.
Chief Engineer for Image Sensor Development
In her role as Chief Engineer for Image Sensor development, Sohini Dasgupta focuses on applications in the Automotive ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles market. This position highlights her expertise in driving technical decisions related to image sensor technology, including aspects of functional safety and reliability, which are critical in automotive applications.