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CALCE graduate student Devon Richman successfully defended his doctoral dissertation, “Degradation Assessment of Microelectronic Devices Using Side?Channel Power Modulation Analysis (PMA),” in February 2026 with the guidance of Dr. Michael Azarian and Prof. Michael Pecht. Devon’s dissertation focuses on developing side?channel?based methods for rapidly assessing degradation and detecting counterfeit microelectronic components. His work introduces Power Modulation Analysis (PMA), a technique that uses subtle variations in power signatures to evaluate device quality, reliability, and authenticity, addressing urgent challenges in the integrity of the global electronics supply chain.
Over the course of his doctoral studies, Devon has been an active contributor in the counterfeit detection and reliability community, delivering presentations at leading technical forums on topics such as power?spectrum?based counterfeit screening, side?channel assessment of components for authenticity, and rapid, non?destructive detection of counterfeit integrated circuits using a microwave resonant?cavity system. He has helped disseminate CALCE’s latest findings to both industry and standards organizations, and his expertise is reflected in his active service on the SAE G?19A Test Laboratory Standards Development Committee and as a technical expert for the ANSI National Accreditation Board on SAE AS6171 counterfeit?detection standards.
His work has also supported CALCE’s broader initiatives in supply?chain integrity, including a U.S. Air Force Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) project on part assessment using side?channel testing to help ensure the authenticity and reliability of mission?critical microelectronic components. His publications include peer?reviewed work such as "Power Spectrum Analysis?Based Counterfeit Screening: A Hardware Comparison" and "Analysis of Standards?Based Counterfeit Microelectronics Detection Methods", highlighting practical, evidence?based improvements to counterfeit screening and standards?aligned detection. Devon’s combination of academic excellence, impactful research, industry engagement, and professional service has made him a valued member of the CALCE community and a role model for future students working at the intersection of reliability, diagnostics, and supply?chain security.
In addition to his technical research, Devon served as a lead student contributor on CALCE’s broader work in counterfeit?risk mitigation, including support for the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) “Machine Vision Pilot (MVP) Counterfeit Microelectronics Policy Analysis” effort. His involvement in this project reflects his engagement with both the technical and policy dimensions of counterfeit microelectronics, helping to connect laboratory research with real?world implementation needs across the defense electronics supply chain.
For more information about the research work of Devon Richman, contact Dr. Michael Azarian.
More CALCE publications can be found here.
March 2, 2026
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