Luca Pezzarossa

Luca Pezzarossa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on real-time systems, embedded computer systems, digital microfluidics, compiler optimizations, and hardware accelerators. He leads projects such as the Edu4Chip: Joint Education for Advanced Chip Design in Europe initiative and supervises PhD students in areas like compiler optimizations for neural networks and speech enhancement algorithms.

His academic journey includes contributions to interdisciplinary fields, combining computer engineering with biomedical applications such as biochip design and PCR optimization. He actively engages in open-source tool development, particularly using the Chisel framework for hardware design education and research.

Key research themes include:

• Real-time systems and time-predictable architectures
• Compiler-driven optimizations for constrained devices
• Digital microfluidics for lab-on-a-chip systems
• Edge computing and TinyML applications

Recent publications highlight innovations in microplastic detection on edge devices, dynamic channel pruning for speech enhancement, and parallel execution engines for digital microfluidics. His work aligns with sustainable development goals through environmental applications and energy-efficient technologies.

Current projects involve:

• PhD Supervision: Andrea Cerioli (Compiler Optimizations), Riccardo Miccini (AI-to-Neural Network Mapping), Ehsan Khodadad (Time-predictable Systems)
• Research Grants: EU-funded Edu4Chip (2023–2025), multiple industry-academia collaborations

Labs and teams: Leads the Embedded Systems Engineering group at DTU, focusing on interdisciplinary hardware-software co-design for real-world applications. Active in developing open-source frameworks for education and research.