Intel’s Principal Scientist Siddhartha Nath on AI, Chip Design and Semiconductors

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Siddhartha (Sid) Nath, Principal Machine Learning Scientist at Intel and Adjunct Faculty at Northeastern and Santa Clara University. He takes us through his remarkable journey at the intersection of AI, chip design, and semiconductor innovation and talks about:

• How his unconventional background in Indian classical music sharpened his approach to solving complex engineering problems
• The pivotal role of power management in shaping early GPU/CPU innovation and battery life breakthroughs
• How deep learning reshaped electronic design automation (EDA) and opened new possibilities in chip design
• Why verification is one of the biggest open frontiers for AI in hardware today
• How conjoint optimization can redefine performance, timing, and power trade-offs in semiconductors
• His vision for digital twins and AI agents that empower “vertical engineers” to bridge RTL, physical design, and sign-off seamlessly
• Why open-source tools and data models are becoming essential to the future of semiconductor design

Sid brings a unique perspective shaped by a career at the crossroads of industry, research, and teaching. He has driven innovations across global tech leaders like NVIDIA, Synopsys, and Broadcom, and continues to mentor the next generation of engineers through his teaching roles at Northeastern and Santa Clara University. With a PhD from UC San Diego, his work is widely recognized for pushing the boundaries of how AI and advanced algorithms are applied to real-world chip design challenges.

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About Dr. Manish Arora

Dr. Arora is the co-founder of LearnDesk and Insaito, where he leads marketing and sales. He has helped grow LearnDesk into a global platform supporting over 25,000 businesses. Currently, he is developing Automatan, an AI platform for automating business workflows. With 80+ patents and years of industry experience, Dr. Arora brings deep technical expertise and practical insights to every conversation.

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