Dr. Binzaid, an Associate Research Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Prairie View A&M University, was honored as the recipient of the Chancellor’s Innovation Award in April. This prestigious accolade recognizes outstanding achievements in discovery and invention by an employee within the Texas A&M University System.

With expertise in VLSI Microelectronics, Dr. Binzaid has been at the forefront of research and education for over a decade, specializing in Power Electronics and VLSI Designs. His proficiency extends to 2D and 3D CAD for VLSI, alongside simulation and analysis utilizing industry-standard tools such as PSpice, Cadence, MatLab, and Sentaurus/Synopsys. Additionally, Dr. Binzaid’s knowledge encompasses systems-level design of sensor and sensing modules, computational modeling, microcontroller programming, energy conversion processes, and interface design for advanced electronic applications.

Drawing from nearly a decade of experience in the Semiconductor Industry, Dr. Binzaid enriches his academic endeavors with practical insights. His scholarly contributions are evidenced by his publication in the Elsevier Journal titled “Simplifying Complex Digital Sequential Circuits by an Innovative Mixed-Signal Circuit Alternative” (Volume 115, April 2024, 109126).

Further recognition came in the form of the 2024 PVAMU Excellence in Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship Award, bestowed upon Dr. Binzaid. This award celebrates his exceptional accomplishments in innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship activities, showcasing a steadfast commitment to advancing PVAMU’s research and innovation mission. Those selected for this honor are esteemed for their meritorious contributions and serve as role models for fostering innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship among PVAMU faculty and staff.

Among Dr. Binzaid’s recent ventures are patent inventions in Microcontroller Applications and Electronics Modular Design:

  • Patent Title: Technologies for Multifunction Sensor Devices and Microcontroller-Based Interface Module
    Patent Title: CMOS Process-Dependent Near-Threshold Voltage Regulation

Additionally, Dr. Binzaid has patents either submitted or in the process of submission:

  • Patent Title: System for Amplifying Solar Heat for Concentrated Solar-Thermal Power Systems (Utility Patent)
    Patent Title: ASIC Design in the Application of Solar PV Diagnosis VLSI System
    Patent Title: ASIC Design of Self-Powered Energy Scavenging Module
    Patent Title: ASIC Design of Asynchronous, Acyclic, AC-DC Hybrid Energy Converter

Dr. Binzaid’s inventive endeavors underscore his commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering, contributing significantly to both academia and industry.