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• Computational Neuroscience
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Raul Vicente Zafra is a Professor of Data Science at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Computer Science, where he has been working since 2013. His research spans computational neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and data science, with a particular focus on bridging biological and artificial models of intelligence. Education: PhD in Physics (2001-2006), University of the Balearic Islands BSc in Physics (1997-2001) Professor Zafra's research interests center on computational neuroscience and artificial intelligence, with specific expertise in brain-computer interfaces, reinforcement learning, neural modeling, and explainable AI. His work bridges the gap between biological and artificial intelligence systems, exploring how neural principles can inform machine learning algorithms and vice versa. He has made significant contributions to understanding neural coherence, time interval learning in neural systems, and the application of information theory to brain-computer interfaces. His research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration between computer science, neuroscience, and medicine. Analysis of Zafra's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and neuroscience. His work spans explainable AI methods, brain-computer interfaces, reinforcement learning models that mimic cognitive processes, and neurophysiological studies of brain activity. A notable trend is his exploration of how biological principles of neural computation can inform and improve artificial intelligence systems, particularly in areas like time-based learning, consciousness modeling, and neural coherence. Scientific Awards: 2012: Attendee at the 62nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2007: Quantum Electronics and Optics Division Prize of the European Physical Society for the best PhD Thesis in Applied Optics in Europe 2006: PhD Extraordinary Award of the Physics Department of the University of the Balearic Islands 2001: Physics Degree Extraordinary Award (First Class Honors, best GPA) 1997: Bronze Medal in the "8th Spanish Physics Olympiad" Professor Zafra has been principal investigator on numerous significant research projects including the Estonian Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, Cardiovascular Stress Impacts On Neuronal Function, and Bridging biological and artificial models of vision. His grant portfolio demonstrates strong funding support from the Estonian Research Council, European Commission, and other major funding bodies. He has supervised multiple PhD students and mentored early-career researchers in computational neuroscience and AI. His laboratory work focuses on developing computational models of neural systems and applying these insights to artificial intelligence. Current research directions include explainable AI methods, brain-computer interfaces, modeling of consciousness and cognitive processes, and the application of AI to healthcare challenges.

Priyanka RainaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Domain-Specific Architectures
• Hardware/Software Co-design
• Energy-Efficient Computing
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Priyanka Raina is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Computer Science. She leads the Stanford Accelerate research group, focusing on domain-specific hardware architectures and agile hardware-software co-design. Her work emphasizes high-performance, energy-efficient accelerators for emerging technologies. Education: B.Tech. from IIT Delhi (2011), M.S. and Ph.D. from MIT (2013/2018). Postdoctoral experience includes NVIDIA Research (2018) and Amazon Visiting Academic (2023–present). Awards include the Sloan Research Fellowship (2024), NSF CAREER Award (2023), and Terman Faculty Fellowship (2018). Research Interests: Domain-specific architectures, near-memory computing, design productivity, and machine learning acceleration. Her group develops frameworks like AHA (Agile Hardware) for efficient accelerator design and compilers. Awards: Over 10 major awards, including best paper recognitions at VLSI, MICRO, and JSSC. Active roles as Associate Editor for IEEE JSSC and Program Chair for IEEE Hot Chips (2020). Advising & Teaching: Supervises multiple PhD and MS students in hardware design, CGRAs, and ML accelerators. Teaches VLSI design courses (EE271/272/372) and oversees independent studies in embedded systems and chip design. Labs & Collaborations: Affiliated with Stanford PORTAL Center, AHA Center, and SystemX Alliance. Projects include MINOTAUR (edge AI accelerator), Amber (CGRA-based SoC), and EMBER (RRAM macros).

• Bioelectronics
• Nanotechnology
• CMOS Technology
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Sandro Carrara is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he leads the Bio/CMOS Interfaces (BCI) laboratory. He is affiliated with the School of Engineering (STI), the Institute of Electrical Engineering (SCI-STI-SC), and the Integrated Systems Laboratory (LSI). His academic leadership spans teaching, doctoral supervision, and editorial roles in major journals including IEEE Sensors Journal and BioNanoScience. Education: Diploma in Electronics, National Technical Institute of Albenga, Italy Master in Physics, University of Genoa, Italy PhD in Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Padua, Italy His research focuses on the integration of biological systems with CMOS technology, particularly in the development of nanoscale biosensors for health monitoring. Key areas include memristive biosensors, wearable and implantable sensors, electrochemical detection, and therapeutic drug monitoring. His work bridges electronics, nanotechnology, and biomedicine to enable point-of-care diagnostics and personalized medicine. His recent publications (2023–2025) show a strong trend toward sustainable printed electronics, machine learning for biosensing, in-memory computing for cancer diagnostics, and remote health monitoring. These works appear in high-impact journals such as IEEE Sensors Journal , Nanoscale , and Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X . Scientific Awards: IEEE Fellow (2015) IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award (2016) Distinguished Lecturer, IEEE Sensors Council (2017) Best Paper Award, IEEE MeMeA Symposium (2020) Multiple Gold and Bronze Leaf Prizes at PRIME and IEEE conferences Best Poster Awards at EMBEC and Nano-Tera meetings He actively advises PhD students and leads research projects involving CMOS-based biosensors, wireless implants, and smart sensor systems. His lab collaborates widely across disciplines and institutions, focusing on real-world applications in oncology, neurology, and environmental health. He has also contributed to the development of battery-free wearable devices, optical power transfer systems, and IoT-enabled telemedicine platforms. Laboratories and Teams: Bio/CMOS Interfaces (BCI) Laboratory, EPFL Integrated Systems Laboratory (LSI), EPFL Collaborations with IEEE Sensors Council and Circuits and Systems Society Editorial leadership in IEEE Sensors Journal and BioNanoScience

CHEN WeiView profile

Professor

• 2D Materials Engineering
• Interface-Controlled Nanocatalysis
• Organic Electronics
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Professor CHEN Wei (National University of Singapore) holds the Provost's Chair Professorship (2023-2026) and serves as Vice-Dean (Research) with joint appointments in the Departments of Chemistry and Physics. His research focuses on molecular-scale interface engineering for 2D materials-based devices and interface-controlled nanocatalysis in energy/environmental applications. PhD in Material Science, NUS (2004) Lee Kuan Yew Research Fellow (2006-2008) Established Surface and Interface Lab (2009) Director, NUS Research Institute (Fuzhou) His work on 2D optoelectronic memory (Nat. Comm. 2018), Kagome lattice design (Nano Lett. 2020), and single-atom catalysis (Nat. Comm. 2021) has been recognized by multiple high-impact publications and the Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher status (2017-2021). Awards include the NRF Investigatorship (2023) , Mitsui Chemicals-SNIC Industry Award (2020) , and Singapore Young Scientist Award (2012) . Grants from NUS, Singapore MOE, CREATE/CRP programs, and A*STAR support his exploration of interface engineering for neuromorphic computing and energy-efficient nanocatalysts . Current projects include monolayer blue phosphorus synthesis and solid electrolyte interphase engineering for lithium batteries.

Alois Christian KnollView profile

Professor

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Autonomous Systems
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Prof. Alois Christian Knoll is a full professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in the School of Computation, Information and Technology. His academic career includes roles at Bielefeld University and leadership in major EU initiatives like the Human Brain Project and ECHORD++. He specializes in robotics, AI, and autonomous systems, with a focus on medical robotics, sensor-based systems, and neuromorphic engineering. Knoll has supervised over 100 doctoral theses and authored/co-authored over 1,000 publications. Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering (University of Stuttgart, 1985); PhD in Computer Science (Technical University of Berlin, 1988); Habilitation (TU Berlin, 1993). He has been at TUM since 2001, leading the Robotics, AI, and Real-Time Systems department. Research interests span autonomous systems, neuro-IT integration, and traffic simulation. Key projects include fortiss (Bavarian State Institute for Computer Science) and TUM-CREATE (Singapore collaboration). Awards include IEEE Fellow, University of Tokyo Fellow, and the Carl-Ramsauer-Prize (1990). Current roles include editorships in robotics journals, leadership in EU flagship projects, and teaching across multiple programs. His work bridges computer science, neuroscience, and engineering, with applications in healthcare, automotive systems, and urban mobility.

Subhasish MitraView profile

Professor

• Robust Computing
• NanoSystems
• Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
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Subhasish Mitra is the William E. Ayer Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Stanford University, holding dual appointments in both departments. He leads the Stanford Robust Systems Group and serves on the leadership team of the Microelectronics Commons AI Hardware Hub under the US CHIPS and Science Act. His research spans Robust Computing, NanoSystems, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), and Neurosciences, with breakthroughs in X-Compact test compression, carbon nanotube computing, and 3D integration. He has held international roles like the Carnot Chair at CEA-LETI and Visiting Professorships globally. Education & Honors: Recipient of over 40 awards including the IEEE Computer Society’s Harry H. Goode Memorial Award, ACM/IEEE’s A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award, and the Intel Achievement Award. He earned top academic accolades from IIT Kharagpur and Jadavpur University, and is a Fellow of ACM and IEEE. Research Impact: Pioneered first-of-their-kind systems like the carbon nanotube computer and monolithic 3D integration. His work on robust computing techniques like QED validation and X-Compact compression has industry-wide adoption, saving billions in manufacturing costs. Collaborates with industry leaders like Intel, Google, and Samsung. Publications & Grants: Over 400 publications, including award-winning papers in DAC, ISSCC, and IEEE journals. Leads grants from NSF, DoE, and industry partnerships. His lab explores cutting-edge topics like neuromorphic computing, 3D thermal scaffolding, and AI hardware acceleration. Administration & Outreach: Serves as Associate Chair (Faculty Affairs) for Stanford’s Computer Science Department. Recognized by students for mentorship, and frequently invited to global forums like the World Economic Forum and National Academy of Engineering.

• Nanoelectronic devices
• Integrated circuits
• AI hardware
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Haitong Li is an Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University's College of Engineering, joining the faculty in 2022. His research bridges nanoelectronic devices, integrated circuits, and nanotechnology-inspired AI hardware to address critical challenges in energy-efficient artificial intelligence systems. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University Research Interests: Dr. Li pioneers emerging memory technologies—particularly Resistive RAM (RRAM)—for in-memory computing and neuromorphic systems. His work focuses on 3D monolithic integration of RRAM and gain cell memory with CMOS to enable edge AI, with recent breakthroughs in hardware acceleration for large language models and sustainable computing. Key innovations include carbon footprint prediction for LLMs and zeroth-order fine-tuning techniques. Publication Trends: Dr. Li's 2023-2025 publications reveal a strategic shift toward sustainable AI hardware, emphasizing carbon-aware LLM inference and edge deployment. His research consistently targets data movement reduction through memory-centric architectures, spanning photonic accelerators, neuro-symbolic computing, and heterogeneous 3D integration. Awards: No scientific awards were documented in the provided sources. Advising and Grants: Current advisees and grant funding details were not specified in the available materials. Labs and Teams: Research group composition and laboratory facilities were not described in the source text.

Rakesh KumarView profile

Professor

• Computer Architecture
• System-Level Design Automation
• Low Power Computing
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Rakesh Kumar is a Professor and John Bardeen Faculty Scholar in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His work focuses on computer architecture, system-level design automation, and low-power computing. PhD in Computer Engineering from University of California, San Diego BS in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur His research spans all layers of the computing stack, with key contributions to flexible computer systems , waferscale computing , error-resilient architectures , and approximate computing . He has pioneered work on voltage-reliability tradeoffs and peak power management techniques. Recent publications highlight trends in space microdatacenters , printed microprocessors , and neural graph accelerators . His work on plastic chips was recognized as one of the three biggest semiconductor headlines of 2022 by IEEE Spectrum. IEEE Fellow (2024) ISCA Influential Paper Award MICRO Test-of-Time Award ICCAD Ten Year Retrospective Most Influential Paper Award Best Paper Awards at CASES, SELSE, HPCA He has received teaching accolades including the Stanley H. Pierce Faculty Award and Ronald W. Pratt Outstanding Teaching Award . His research group explores hardware-software co-design for emerging applications in AI, IoT, and sustainable computing.

Gert CauwenberghsView profile

Professor

• Neuromorphic Engineering
• Biomedical Integrated Circuits
• Neural Interfaces
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Gert Cauwenberghs is a Professor of Bioengineering at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), affiliated with the Jacobs School of Engineering. He co-directs the Institute for Neural Computation and holds a visiting professorship at MIT. His research focuses on neuromorphic engineering, energy-efficient neural interfaces, and wearable biosensors. Key contributions include silicon-based adaptive neural circuits, implantable neural recording systems, and in-ear biosensing devices. Education: M.Eng. in Applied Physics (University of Brussels, 1988), M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Caltech, 1989–1994). Prior roles include Professorships at Johns Hopkins University and Visiting Professor at MIT. Research Interests: Biomedical integrated circuits, neuromorphic computing, brain-machine interfaces, and energy-efficient neural systems. His work bridges neuroengineering and clinical applications, emphasizing adaptive intelligence and low-power designs. Recent Work: Development of femtojoule-efficient neural chips, high-density neural interfaces, and closed-loop wearable systems. Projects include neurobench benchmarking frameworks and RRAM-based neuromorphic hardware. Awards: NSF Career Award (1997), ONR Young Investigator (1999), PECASE (2000), IEEE Distinguished Lecturer (2003–2004). Grants & Labs: Active in NIH and DoD-funded projects, co-directs the UCSD Institute for Neural Computation. Collaborates with industry on neural interface technologies. Labs/Teams: Cauwenberghs Lab at UCSD focuses on integrated neuroengineering systems, including neural recording systems and neuromorphic computing architectures.

Sumeet Kumar GuptaView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuromorphic Computing
• Low Power VLSI Design
• Emerging Nanotechnologies
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Sumeet Kumar Gupta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. His academic career spans from his current role to a prior Assistant Professorship at Pennsylvania State University (2014-2017) and an engineering position at Qualcomm Inc. (2012-2014). He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University (2012), an M.S. from the same institution (2008), and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi (2006). B.Tech, Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi (2006) M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University (2008) PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University (2012) Dr. Gupta's research focuses on neuromorphic computing, low power variation-aware VLSI design in emerging nanotechnologies, device-circuit co-design, and nano-scale device modeling/simulations. His work addresses challenges in ferroelectric materials, crossbar arrays for deep neural networks, and energy-efficient AI hardware. Recent publications (2025-2024) highlight trends in: Ferroelectric HfO2/HZO thin films Compute-in-memory architectures Variability/stochasticity analysis Machine learning for device optimization Interconnect resistance/temperature effects AI hardware fault tolerance Scientific Awards & Recognitions: DARPA Young Faculty Award (2016) Early Career Professorship, Penn State (2014) 6th TSMC Outstanding Student Research Bronze Award (2012) Magoon Award (Purdue) Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (Purdue, 2007) Intel PhD Fellowship (2009) His professional journey includes academic appointments at Purdue University (2020-present, Associate Professor) and Pennsylvania State University (2014-2017, Assistant Professor) after industry experience at Qualcomm Inc. (2012-2014). He maintains IEEE and EDS membership while publishing over 100 refereed works.

Akhilesh JaiswalView profile

Assistant Professor

• Device-Circuit Co-design
• Processing-in-Pixel
• In-Memory Computing
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Dr. Akhilesh Jaiswal serves as Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where his research pioneers device-circuit co-design for next-generation computing systems. His work focuses on enabling extreme-edge intelligence through processing-in-pixel technology, in-memory computing architectures, and bio-inspired neuromorphic systems. His academic credentials include: PhD in Nano-electronics from Purdue University (2019) MS from the University of Minnesota (2014) Bachelor of Technology from Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology (2011) Dr. Jaiswal's research program centers on revolutionizing edge computing through hardware innovations that integrate sensing and processing. His device-circuit co-design approach leverages alternate state variables to create energy-efficient systems for real-time applications, with particular emphasis on retina-inspired sensors and photonic memory architectures. This work bridges semiconductor physics with AI acceleration needs, targeting applications from autonomous systems to biomedical devices. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in photonic SRAM-based in-memory computing (40% of output), retina-inspired motion processing (30%), and secure hardware architectures (20%). His team consistently develops novel bitcell designs that enable XOR logic execution within memory arrays while maintaining compatibility with CMOS fabrication processes. Recent work shows increasing focus on biomedical applications of processing-in-pixel technology. His distinguished recognition includes: Three consecutive ISI Exploratory Research Awards (2020-2023) IEEE Brain Community Best Paper Award (2022) 27 issued US patents with multiple pending applications Nomination for USC Moore Inventor Fellowship (2022) Dr. Jaiswal actively mentors graduate researchers through ECE 790/890/990 courses while securing exploratory funding through ISI and Keston Foundation awards. His patent portfolio demonstrates exceptional translational impact, with industry game-changer classifications from USPTO. The 2022 VLSI-SoC nomination and multiple research highlights in major outlets validate his contributions to hardware security and neuromorphic vision sensors. His laboratory develops integrated hardware platforms combining magnetic tunnel junctions, photonic memory, and CMOS image sensors to create unified processing-in-sensor systems. Current projects include retina-inspired motion segmentation for event cameras and electro-optic frequency transducers for quantum computing interfaces, with strong industry collaboration through patent licensing.

Hayden Kwok Hay SOView profile

Associate Professor

• Reconfigurable Computing
• FPGA-Based Systems
• Computer Architecture
• +7 more

Prof. Hayden Kwok Hay SO is an Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), affiliated with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He currently serves as Acting Director of the School of Innovation and previously co-directed the Computer Engineering Program. His research focuses on reconfigurable computing systems, FPGA-based architectures, and their applications in AIoT, medical imaging, and high-performance computing. He holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from UC Berkeley (1998–2007). Prof. So has been recognized with awards such as the IEEE-HKN Teaching Award (2021), Croucher Innovation Award (2013), and multiple teaching excellence awards. He leads the Computer Architecture & System Research Lab (CASR) and co-founded the Joint Lab on Future Cities (JLFC). His work spans FPGA overlay architectures, graph processing systems, and hardware-software co-design for efficient computing. Key research contributions include advancements in FPGA-based reconfigurable systems, sparse dataflow architectures, and medical imaging accelerators. He has secured grants for projects like 'Advanced machine vision guided aquatic surface vehicles' and 'Efficient and Productive Parallel Data Processing in Hybrid FPGA-CPU Clusters.' Prof. So has advised numerous students and researchers, contributing to over 150 peer-reviewed publications. His current projects explore AI hardware acceleration, neuromorphic computing, and FPGA-driven solutions for big data challenges.

Giacomo IndiveriView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Computer Science
• Machine Learning
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Giacomo Indiveri is a dual Professor at the Faculty of Science of the University of Zurich and the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering of ETH Zurich . He serves as the Director of the Institute of Neuroinformatics at both institutions. Indiveri holds an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (1992) from the University of Genoa and a Ph.D. in Computer Science (2004) from the same university. Primary Affiliation: University of Zurich (Faculty of Science, Institute of Neuroinformatics) Secondary Affiliation: ETH Zurich (Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering) Indiveri's research bridges neuroscience , computer science , and machine learning to develop neuromorphic cognitive systems . His work focuses on spike-based learning , recurrent neural networks , and analog/digital circuit design for real-time sensory-motor systems . He integrates emerging memory technologies into fault-tolerant event-based architectures, enabling brain-inspired computing paradigms in applications like robotics and medical monitoring. His recent publications emphasize neuromorphic hardware for epileptic seizure detection , spiking neural networks in robotic painting , and scalable processors with on-chip learning . These works explore biologically plausible neurons , delay lines , and memory arrays for temporal processing, with applications in healthcare , edge computing , and adaptive control . Scientific Awards & Recognitions: 2021 IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Best Paper Award Senior Member of IEEE Society ERC Fellow with three European Research Council grants Indiveri's group at the Institute of Neuroinformatics develops event-based systems for real-world validation of brain-inspired computing. His work includes multi-core processors , feedback optimizers , and dynamic routing architectures , supported by grants for advancing neuromorphic technologies .

Dmitri StrukovView profile

Professor

• Solid-State Nanoionics
• Emerging Electronics Devices and Circuits
• Non-Volatile Memories
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Dmitri Strukov is a Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His work spans material science, electrical engineering, and computer science, focusing on novel computing paradigms using emerging memory devices. Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from SUNY Stony Brook, MS in Applied Physics and Mathematics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. Research Interests include neuromorphic computing , non-volatile memory applications , and mixed-signal circuits for machine learning and hardware security. His group develops memristive crossbar arrays and 3D NAND flash for energy-efficient systems. Scientific Leadership features Fellow of IEEE and Distinguished Lecturer roles. His work has been recognized with best paper awards at ASPLOS’19 and Computing Frontiers’13. Students: Mentored PhD graduates in neurocomputing, security, and memristor design including Z. Fahimi, S. Larimian, M.R. Mahmoodi, and X. Guo. Grants: Funded by AFOSR, ARO, DARPA, NSF, and industry leaders like Google and Samsung. Labs: Utilizes UCSB’s nanofabrication center and advanced tools for memristor characterization.

Beatriz NohedaView profile

Professor

• Physics, Condensed Matter
• Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
• Applied Physics
• +13 more

Beatriz Noheda is a Full Professor of Functional Nanomaterials at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, where she chairs the Solid State Materials for Electronics group at the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials. She also serves as the founding Director of the Groningen Cognitive Systems and Materials center (CogniGron). Her academic journey began with a PhD in Physics from the Autonomous University of Madrid in 1996, followed by research positions at Brookhaven National Laboratory and various European institutions before joining Groningen through the prestigious Rosalind Franklin Fellowship program in 2004. Her research interests span the physics of functional materials with particular emphasis on ferroelectric, piezoelectric, and multiferroic thin films . She investigates the relationship between structure and functionality, focusing on nano-domain control through strain engineering and the unique properties of domain walls. Her work bridges fundamental physics with two promising application areas: piezoelectric energy harvesting for low-power electronics and the development of novel materials for neuromorphic computing . This dual focus reflects her vision of enabling the next technological revolution through materials science. Noheda's publication record shows a clear evolution from fundamental structural studies of ferroelectric materials toward cutting-edge research in hafnia-based ferroelectrics and neuromorphic computing materials. Her most recent work focuses on oxygen migration in hafnium-zirconium oxide systems, metal-insulator transitions in nickelates, and the development of novel ferroelectric phases suitable for next-generation electronic devices. These publications demonstrate her leadership in advancing the field from basic understanding toward practical applications in memory devices and cognitive computing systems. Fellow of the American Physical Society (2011) - awarded for fundamental structural studies of new phases in perovskite-type ferroelectric materials and domain nanostructures IEEE Robert E. Newnham Ferroelectrics Award (2020) - for outstanding contributions to understanding giant piezoelectricity in lead zirconate titanate Member of the Netherlands Academy of Technology and Innovation (AcTI) (2022) Elected Senior member IEEE (2021) Rosalind Franklin Fellowship (2004) - enabling her successful academic career in Groningen Noheda has secured substantial research funding throughout her career, including a Rosalind Franklin Fellowship (2004-2009), VIDI-NWO Fellowship (2004-2008), TOP-NWO project on Functional Nanowalls (2007-2012), multiple Zernike Institute Dieptestrategie grants, and a significant TOP-PUNT grant (2016-2021). She has supervised numerous students and early-career researchers, contributing to the development of the next generation of materials scientists. Her leadership extends to editorial roles on prestigious journals including Science, Physical Review Applied, and npj Quantum Materials. As Director of CogniGron, Noheda leads an interdisciplinary center focused on developing materials and systems for cognitive computing. Her team combines expertise in functional oxides, nanoelectronics, and neuromorphic engineering to create novel computing paradigms inspired by the human brain. The center represents a strategic initiative at the University of Groningen to position itself at the forefront of cognitive systems research.