Dr. Adrian Ildefonso is an Assistant Professor of Intelligent Systems Engineering at Indiana University Bloomington. He earned his B.S. degree in computer engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez in 2014 and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2017 and 2020, respectively. Before joining IU, Dr. Ildefonso was a research engineer at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Ildefonso’s research focuses on developing robust electronic systems for high-radiation and extreme environments, such as space. His work integrates advanced characterization techniques, predictive modeling, and system-level assessments to mitigate radiation-induced failures in electronic devices and circuits. He has extensive expertise in laser-based testing techniques to emulate single-event effects (SEEs) and in developing design strategies to enhance the reliability of microelectronics in extreme environments.

Dr. Ildefonso has co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and has received multiple best paper awards. In 2024, he was honored with the Radiation Effects Early Achievement Award by the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society (NPSS). He has served as a reviewer for several journals and as a technical committee member for multiple conferences. Dr. Ildefonso is also passionate about STEM outreach and mentorship, striving to support students in their technical and professional growth.