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Zhonghai LuView profile

Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Embedded Systems
• Network-on-Chip (NoC)
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Zhonghai Lu is a Professor of Electronic Systems Design (specializing in Dependable and Autonomous Systems) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, part of the Department of Electrical Engineering in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). He serves as Program Director for KTH's Embedded Systems master's program and Director of Studies at the Division of Electronics and Embedded Systems. His research focuses on Network-on-Chip (NoC), computer architecture, embedded systems, and Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) of power electronics. He leads a research group exploring in-network processing and embedded intelligence, transforming passive networks into active computational frameworks. Lu holds a BSc from Beijing Normal University (1989), MSc and PhD from KTH (2002, 2007), and an MBA in Innovation and Growth from the University of Turku (2012). He has authored over 240 scientific papers, including journal articles and peer-reviewed conferences, with notable recognitions such as Best Paper Awards at NOCS’2015 and EU HiPEAC, and a Featured Paper in IEEE Transactions on Computers (2020). He serves as Associate Editor for ACM Transactions on Architecture and Code Optimization (TACO) and has chaired major conferences like HiPEAC’2017 and NOCS’2018. His research group’s recent work includes integrating AI into hardware acceleration, fault-tolerant neural networks, and RUL estimation for power electronics using recurrent neural networks. Lu has secured grants from the Swedish Research Council and Intel Corporation and developed courses like IL2230 (Hardware Architectures for Deep Learning) and IL2233 (Embedded Intelligence), pioneering embedded AI education at KTH. Education: BSc (Beijing Normal University), MSc/PhD (KTH), MBA (University of Turku) Awards: Best Paper Awards (NOCS, EU HiPEAC), Swedish Research Council Grants, Intel Research Gifts Labs/Teams: Research Group on In-Network Processing and Embedded Intelligence

• Medical Imaging
• Radiation Detectors
• Biomedical Engineering
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Mats Danielsson is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, leading the Medical Imaging research group within the Department of Particle Astrophysics and Medical Imaging. He has coordinated major projects like the ERC Advanced Grant for the Si3 project (starting 2024) and the EIC Pathfinder's 1MICRON project (starting 2025). His work focuses on advancing photon-counting detectors, X-ray technologies, and medical imaging systems. Notable recognitions include the 2024 KTH Innovation Award and the 2022 Hans Wigzell Science Prize. Danielsson has co-founded companies such as Sectra Mamea AB and C-RAD AB, and holds 135 patents with over 150 scientific publications. Education: MSc (1990) and PhD (1996) from KTH, followed by postdoctoral research at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (1996–1998). He joined KTH in 1999, where he has held his current professorship since then. His research spans medical imaging, detector innovation, and radiation physics applications in healthcare. Research Interests: Development of high-resolution CT detectors, photon-counting technologies, compact X-ray sources, and AI-driven image processing. His recent work emphasizes minimizing radiation exposure while enhancing diagnostic precision through novel detector designs and machine learning algorithms. Key Projects: ERC Si3 project (3D detector for nuclear medicine), EIC 1MICRON (micrometer-scale imaging), and MedTechLabs collaboration with Karolinska Institutet. He has pioneered innovations such as MicroDose mammography and advanced photon-counting spectral CT systems. Awards: KTH Innovation Award (2024), Hans Wigzell Prize (2022), IVA membership (2017), Polhem finalist (2014), and INGVAR Award (2004). Advising & Grants: Over 150 scientific publications, 135 patents, and leadership in multi-institutional projects. Teaches courses on medical imaging and modern physics at KTH. Labs/Teams: Director of the Medical Imaging Group at KTH, co-founder of MedTechLabs, and collaborator across academia and industry in medical imaging innovation.

Elias JarlebringView profile

Professor

• Numerical Linear Algebra
• Matrix computations
• Nonlinear eigenvalue problems
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Elias Jarlebring is a Professor in Numerical Linear Algebra at the Department of Mathematics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm. He has held the position of Full Professor since 2021, following his tenure as Associate Professor (2013-2021) and Dahlquist Research Fellow (2011-2013). His research focuses on numerical analysis, numerical linear algebra, matrix computations, and scientific computing. Jarlebring develops linear algebra algorithms to solve problems from various fields including systems and control, acoustics, electromagnetics, data science, quantum mechanics, and quantum chemistry. He is a core developer of NEP-PACK, a scientific computing software package for nonlinear eigenproblems. His recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to computational methods for nonlinear eigenvalue problems, matrix functions, and parameterized linear systems. The research shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex applications in quantum computing, data science, and wave propagation problems. Project grant, Swedish research council (2019) Ruth och Nils-Erik Stenbäcks foundation, junior grant (2019) Göran Gustafsson Prize for junior researchers (2014) Project grant for junior researchers, Swedish research council (2014-2018) Professor Jarlebring has supervised numerous PhD students including Vilhelm Peterson Lithell, Gustaf Lorentzon, Siobhán Correnty, Parikshit Upadhyaya, Emil Ringh, Antti Koskela, and Giampaolo Mele. He has received multiple research grants from the Swedish Research Council and serves as editor for BIT Numerical Mathematics, Linear and Multilinear Algebra, NACO Numerical Algebra Control and Optimization, and CALCOLO. He is actively involved in the numerical linear algebra community as a member of ILAS (International Linear Algebra Society), GAMM Activity Group on Numerical Linear Algebra, and the Nordic Numerical Linear Algebra Association. He also contributes to open source projects, particularly in the Julia programming language ecosystem.

• Control Technology
• Distributed Optimization
• Machine Learning
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Mikael Johansson is a Professor at Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH), specializing in Control Technology . He teaches and coordinates courses such as Distributed Optimization (FEL3311) and various advanced-level degree projects in computer science, electrical engineering, and systems engineering. His research spans Control Systems , Machine Learning , and Optimization , with a focus on asynchronous algorithms, federated learning, and applications in energy systems and construction. His work includes 15 recent publications on topics like neural networks, distributed optimization, and battery technology. Notable areas of contribution are in asynchronous learning, federated learning with privacy constraints, and quasi-Newton methods for optimization. His research bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in urban design, healthcare, and autonomous systems.

Ahmed HemaniView profile

Professor

• Computer Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Hardware Acceleration
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Professor Ahmed Hemani is a faculty member at the Division of Electronics and Embedded Systems, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Digital Futures Faculty. He holds the role of PI for the project 'New Chip Architectures for Industrial Vision' and leads research in reconfigurable computing, memristor-based systems, and hardware acceleration for AI and edge computing. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical VLSI design and embedded systems development. He actively contributes to cross-disciplinary initiatives at Digital Futures, a joint center with Stockholm University and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden focused on digital innovation. His research emphasizes scalable FPGA/HPC architectures, low-power neuromorphic systems, and optimization techniques for custom silicon solutions. Current projects include a Lego-inspired edge AI framework and memristor-driven MIMO acceleration. Teaching responsibilities span advanced courses in SOC design, digital system verification, and embedded systems. He supervises advanced-level degree projects across computer engineering and ICT innovation specializations, emphasizing hands-on hardware-software co-design methodologies. Recent publications highlight innovations in memristor applications, FPGA-based acceleration, and reconfigurable architectures for neural networks and bioinformatics. His work addresses challenges in dark silicon utilization, energy-efficient computation, and high-performance embedded systems.

• Computer Architecture
• Reconfigurable Computing
• Network-on-Chip (NoC)
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Ioannis Sourdis is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. His research focuses on computer architecture, reconfigurable computing, network-on-chip (NoC) design, memory systems, and fault-tolerant embedded systems, with applications in biomedical informatics and hardware security. Current projects include EUMMSS (Efficient Uncore Mechanisms for Multicore Space Systems, funded by the Swedish National Space Board) and eProcessor (European Processor Ecosystem, funded by the European Commission). Past initiatives include the DeSyRe project (on-demand system reliability), ECOSCALE (exascale reconfigurable computing), and SHARCS (secure hardware-software architectures). His work spans NoC router design (e.g., FastTrackNoC, DDRNoC), memory compression (MemSZ, L2C), and biomedical security applications (heartbeat-based protocols). He has published extensively in venues like DATE, ICS, PACT, and IEEE Transactions on Networking. Key research areas: Chiplet-based systems , hybrid memory architectures , FPGA acceleration , and real-time stream aggregation .

• Artificial Intelligence
• Neural Networks
• Computational Neuroscience
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Summary Pawel Andrzej Herman is an Associate Professor at the Division of Computational Science and Technology within the School of Computer Science and Communication (CSC) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on computational neuroscience, brain-inspired AI, and machine learning applications in healthcare and cognitive science. He teaches multiple courses including Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Architectures , supervises degree projects across computer engineering and electrical engineering disciplines, and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives. His work bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical AI solutions, emphasizing synaptic plasticity models, neuromorphic computing, and medical diagnostic systems. Key areas include olfactory perception modeling, working memory mechanisms, and FPGA-accelerated neural networks. He collaborates internationally on projects such as AI-driven medical imaging and cognitive neuroscience studies. Dr. Herman’s research has been published in high-impact journals and conferences, with recent contributions to understanding neural mechanisms of odor naming deficits, beta/alpha oscillations in working memory, and spiking neural network architectures. His technical leadership spans HPC frameworks like StreamBrain and interdisciplinary tools for scientific data storage (NoaSci).

Per StenströmView profile

Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Memory Systems Optimization
• Energy-Efficient Computing
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Professor Per Stenström is affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology . His research focuses on computer architecture , memory systems optimization , and energy-efficient computing , with significant contributions to DNN accelerator design and cache management . Research Trends : His recent publications emphasize Memory compression techniques for energy efficiency Hardware-software co-design for DNN acceleration Security in microarchitectural optimizations Hybrid memory systems for near-memory computing These works span both theoretical and applied aspects of computer architecture, with a particular focus on data redundancy elimination , parallel processing , and quality-of-service constraints . His work has influenced the development of energy-aware resource management frameworks and resilient EU HPC systems , as evidenced by his long-standing contributions to the field since the early 2010s.

Marjan FirouzniaView profile

Researcher

• Medical Imaging
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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Marjan Firouznia is a Principal Research Engineer at Linköping University , affiliated with the Division of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine (DISP) under the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences . With a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology and postdoctoral experience at institutions like Case Western Reserve University, she specializes in advancing machine learning models for precise segmentation of cardiac structures including the left atrium , epicardial fat , and fibrosis using CT and MRI scans. Her work aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning in cardiovascular care. Marjan's research focuses on medical imaging , deep learning , and computational anatomy , with recent publications on FractalRG , FK-means , and Poincare-guided UNet for cardiac structure segmentation. Her academic contributions span 15 recent publications , emphasizing fractal geometry , chaos theory , and optimization algorithms in biomedical applications. She actively develops open-source datasets and tools, such as the FK-means codebase , to support reproducibility in medical AI research.

• Machine Learning Theory
• Statistical Physics
• Neuroscience
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Stefano Sarao Mannelli is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology and University of Gothenburg. He also holds a Visiting Lecturer position at the University of the Witwatersrand. His research group focuses on fundamental aspects of learning in biological and artificial systems, with emphasis on bias generation, optimization dynamics, and comparative neuroscience. Education: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics, Université Paris-Saclay (2020) M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (2017) M.Sc. in Physics of Complex Systems, Politecnico di Torino/SISSA (2016) M2 in Physique Théorique, Paris Diderot/UPMC/ENS Cachan (2016) B.Sc. in Mathematics for Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (2014) Research: Dr. Mannelli develops model-based approaches to reduce complex machine learning problems into analytically tractable frameworks. His core interests include: 1) Bias amplification mechanisms in AI systems, 2) Learning differences between biological and artificial neural networks (continual/transfer/curriculum learning), and 3) Optimization in high-dimensional landscapes. His work bridges statistical physics, neuroscience, and deep learning theory. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2024-2025) predominantly analyze curriculum learning dynamics, bias propagation in optimization, and theoretical comparisons between biological and artificial learning systems. Methodologically, they combine statistical physics frameworks with control theory and high-dimensional analysis. Awards: Academic Grant (CM Lerici Foundation, 2025) Travel Grants (Guarantor of Brains, G-Research 2024) UK–IT Trustworthy AI Exchange Programme (Alan Turing Institute, 2023) SCGB Conference Award (Simons Foundation, 2023) Ph.D. Scholarship (CEA, 2017-2020) Team & Funding: Leads a research group with 2 PhD students and 1 postdoc. Secured significant funding for international workshops including Analytical Connectionism (£42K, 2023; $152K, 2024) and High-Dimensional Methods (135,500 SEK, 2025).

Yuan YaoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Parallel Computing
• Power and Thermal Management
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Yuan Yao serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Uppsala University, Sweden. His academic role spans teaching and research within the Computer Systems division, focusing on cutting-edge computer architecture and parallel computing systems. He maintains active collaborations across international institutions, particularly in energy-efficient hardware design and emerging computing paradigms. His educational journey includes: B.S. in Micro-electronics from Northwestern Polytechnical University, China (2009) M.S. in System-on-Chip Design from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden (2014) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2019) Yao's research centers on power and thermal management for chip multi-processors, Network-on-Chips (NoCs), and GPUs. He pioneers hardware/software co-design for high-performance computing, coherency mechanisms for emerging memory technologies, and performance analysis of on-chip networks. Recent work expands into neural network acceleration and battery-less Internet of Things architectures, reflecting a trajectory toward energy-constrained specialized systems. His methodology integrates formal modeling with practical implementation for real-world impact. Publication trends reveal consistent innovation in energy efficiency across parallel architectures. From foundational DVFS techniques for NoCs (2016-2018) to recent breakthroughs in battery-less IoT (2023-2024), his work demonstrates evolutionary progression toward novel computing domains. Key thematic threads include thermal-aware optimization, memory consistency protocols, and hardware acceleration for AI workloads, with applications spanning data centers to embedded systems. Scientific recognition includes: Best paper candidate at IEEE International Symposium on High Performance Computer Architecture (HPCA) 2018 for in-network packet generation research Yao actively supervises graduate researchers and leads collaborative projects in computer architecture. His grant portfolio supports work on battery-less IoT systems and neural network accelerators, though specific funding details aren't publicly enumerated. Current projects emphasize sustainable computing through novel architectures for energy-harvesting environments. He operates within Uppsala University's Computer Systems division, contributing to research groups focused on hardware acceleration, embedded systems, and networked architectures. His lab environment fosters interdisciplinary work bridging computer architecture, energy harvesting, and machine learning for next-generation computing platforms.

• Theoretical Particle Physics
• Neutrino Physics
• Dark Matter Physics
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Sandhya Choubey is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, affiliated with the School of Particle and Astrophysics and Medical Imaging. Her research focuses on theoretical particle physics, particularly neutrino physics and dark matter, with specialization in neutrino oscillations, dark matter signatures, and experimental collaborations like Hyper-Kamiokande, ESSnuSB, and DUNE. She contributes to major international projects such as the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) and the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). Choubey teaches advanced physics courses including Quantum Field Theory, Theoretical Particle Physics, and Symmetries in Physics. Her work explores neutrino properties, including mass hierarchy, CP violation, and non-standard interactions, alongside implications for dark matter and cosmology. She has been instrumental in designing detector technologies and analyzing experimental data from leading neutrino observatories. Her research also addresses fundamental questions in physics, such as the connection between neutrino masses, baryogenesis, and dark matter candidates. She frequently collaborates with global teams to advance neutrino physics and astroparticle studies, contributing to both theoretical frameworks and experimental implementations.

Masoumeh EbrahimiView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Machine Learning
• Embedded Systems
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Masoumeh Ebrahimi is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Division of Electronics and Embedded Systems, and holds an Adjunct Professor position at the University of Turku, Finland. She leads research in hardware acceleration, neural architecture search, and fault-tolerant systems. Her work bridges machine learning, embedded systems, and network-on-chip (NoC) design. Research Interests: Hardware-Accelerated Machine Learning 6G Network Architectures Fault-Tolerant Computing High-Performance GPU Systems Network-on-Chip (NoC) Design Federated Learning Key Projects: Co-supervisor of Hui Chen’s postdoc project Generalizing hardware acceleration for nonlinear functions . Active in Digital Futures, a cross-disciplinary center focusing on societal challenges using digital tech. Collaborates on edge computing, 6G networks, and resilient embedded systems. Labs & Teams: Core member of KTH’s Digital Futures initiative, advancing AI accelerators and next-gen communication systems. Engaged in EU-funded projects on NoC reliability and federated learning frameworks.

Masoud DaneshtalabView profile

Professor

• Deep Learning Acceleration
• Hardware/Software Co-Design
• Interconnection Networks
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Masoud Daneshtalab is a Professor at Mälardalen University, leading the Heterogeneous System research group (HERO). He previously held roles as a European Marie Curie Fellow at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2014) and as a university lecturer and group leader at the University of Turku, Finland (2012-2014). His research focuses on interconnection networks, hardware/software co-design, deep learning acceleration, and evolutionary optimization. He specializes in fault-tolerant DNN accelerators, time-sensitive networking (TSN), and embedded systems. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations, emphasizing reliability and efficiency in edge computing and AI applications. Research interests include: Network-on-Chip (NoC) architectures and congestion prediction Fault resilience in deep neural networks (DNNs) Optimization of federated learning and homomorphic encryption for edge AI Integration of TSN with 5G and automotive systems Hardware acceleration techniques for computational efficiency Recent publications emphasize advancements in robust AI architectures, fault tolerance mechanisms, and TSN-based communication protocols. His work often addresses practical challenges in deploying machine learning models on resource-constrained devices. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects in autonomous systems, healthcare monitoring via FMCW radar, and neural architecture search for embedded applications. Labs/Teams: Leads the HERO group at Mälardalen University, focusing on heterogeneous computing systems and real-time embedded systems.

George NikolakopoulosView profile

Professor

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Field Robotics
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George Nikolakopoulos is a Professor in Robotics and Automation at the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering at Luleå University of Technology , Sweden. He also holds a Chair in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence and has been affiliated with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory for collaborative research on Aerial Planetary Exploration. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering Collaborations: NASA JPL, COSTAR Team Research Interests Robotics Artificial Intelligence Field Robotics UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) Automatic Control Applications Learning and Reasoning Networked Embedded Systems Cyber-Physical Systems Mechatronics Adaptive Control System Identification Publications and Research Trends His recent publications focus on autonomous aerial robotics, deep mineral exploration, and AI-driven control systems. Key trends include the integration of reinforcement learning for UAV stabilization, path planning in subterranean environments, and cloud/edge-assisted control architectures for collaborative robotic systems. Scientific Awards and Recognitions Team's work included 4 times in a row at the IVA Top 100 list (Royal Academy of Engineers in Sweden) Won the second stage of the DARPA Grand Challenge on Sub-T exploration with the COSTAR team in February 2020 Leadership and Innovation He established the Digital Innovation Hub on Applied AI at Luleå University of Technology and founded two spin-offs, including FieldRobotix , which joined the IVA REACHME Silicon Valley accelerator. His lab, the Robotics Team , actively participates in cutting-edge projects like autonomous mining inspection and aerial additive manufacturing.