As artificial intelligence teaches machines to think, it also challenges us to rethink what it means to be human—because even as AI predicts the road ahead, only we decide where it truly leads.

About

PARAG BHATT, M.S., president of an AI startup in stealth mode, is an accomplished engineering leader and educator with over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. He specializes in ASIC design, verification, and SoC technologies and combines deep technical expertise with a passion for teaching. Former vice president of Engineering at Signature IP Corp., he has successfully mentored global teams, developed training programs, and delivered high-performance solutions, including PCIe and CXL controllers and customizable NoC architectures. Bhatt has a proven ability to bridge industry practices and academic learning and has led more than 50 projects and advanced FPGA adaptations and IP portfolios. He has a master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oklahoma State University and is dedicated to fostering student success by delivering industry-relevant knowledge and preparing the next generation of engineers.

Parag Bhatt's courses currently open for enrollment

AI for Autonomous Driving Systems: Concepts to FPGA

VLSI.X416
$990
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Sat, 10-03-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 10-10-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 10-17-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 10-24-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 10-31-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 11-07-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 11-14-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 11-21-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 12-05-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 12-12-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

9/4: Please note that this course has had a schedule change.  It will now meet on Saturdays, with the first class meeting taking place on October 3, 2026.  To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Textbook and Materials: 
Fundamentals of Digital Logic with Verilog Design 3rd Ed, Stephen Brown, Zvonko Vranesic, McGraw-Hill Higher Education

For this course, students will need to purchase a board ($100-$150). Details to be discussed in class.

Recommended Tools & Materials:

8 Mega Pixel Digital Cameria Package with GPIO interface from "terasic"."  https://www.terasic.com.tw/cgi-bin/page/archive.pl?Language=English&Cat…

Students can purchase this camera in addition to the FPGA board. ($120 - $150)

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • VLSI.X404: Digital Logic Design Using Verilog

Skills Needed:

  • Some programming knowledge (Python, MATLAB, VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog) and digital system design experience is preferred, but not required.

Digital Logic Design Using Verilog

VLSI.X404
$980
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Thu, 09-24-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 10-01-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 10-08-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 10-15-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 10-22-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 10-29-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 11-05-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 11-12-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 11-19-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 12-03-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

8/13/2026: This course has had a schedule change, and will now begin on Thursday, September 24, 2026.  Please see "Full Schedule" below for details.

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

No meeting on November 26, 2026.  To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Tool: Verilog Simulator, and Synthesis tools.   
Please see Modules in Canvas on how to access the tools.  

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Skills Needed:

  • Knowledge of basic logic design and familiarity with a high-level programming language (e.g., C) and use of a text editor.