Robert Mullins

Robert Mullins is a Professor in Computer Architecture at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology. He is a Fellow of St. John's College and Director of Studies for Computer Science at St. John's and Peterhouse Colleges. His research focuses on secure machine learning, hardware accelerators, and open-source silicon design through initiatives like the lowRISC Foundation and the Raspberry Pi Foundation. He leads projects in efficient AI hardware, including the OpenTitan project and the ARIA 'Scaling Compute' programme targeting 1000x cost reduction in AI infrastructure.

Key research themes include architectural security, FPGA optimization, and ethical AI deployment. Mullins contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives such as the CHIA Centre for Human-inspired AI and the ELIAS Alliance for European AI leadership. His work spans both theoretical advancements and practical applications, including open-source hardware development and educational outreach through the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

Recent projects highlight trends in adversarial defense mechanisms, neural architecture search, and hardware-software co-design for energy efficiency. His involvement in global collaborations underscores a commitment to bridging academic research with industry impact.