Michael Ferdman

Michael Ferdman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Stony Brook University, where he leads research in computer architecture and systems. His office is located in Room 343 at Stony Brook, NY 11794-2424, and he can be contacted via phone (631-632-8449) or email. Ferdman directs the Computer Architecture and Systems Laboratory (compas.cs.stonybrook.edu), focusing on next-generation server infrastructure.

Ferdman's research spans the entire computing stack with emphasis on:

• FPGA integration for server environments (Intel HARP, Microsoft Catapult)
• Machine learning accelerators for convolutional neural networks
• Server systems optimization in the post-Moore era
• Network processing and software-defined networking
• Programming models for emerging memory technologies (HBM, 3D XPoint)
• Reconfigurable hardware and high-level synthesis

His work addresses both performance and security challenges in modern computing infrastructure.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals consistent focus on:

• Hardware acceleration techniques (FPGAs, specialized processors)
• Memory hierarchy optimization and cache management
• Security vulnerabilities in web applications and systems
• Post-Moore computing architectures
• Parallel processing and distributed systems

His research shows strong emphasis on practical implementations bridging hardware and software layers.

Awards recognizing his contributions include:

• Graduate Teaching Award (2014)
• Best Paper Award at ASPLOS XVII
• Best Paper Finalist at HPCA XVII
• Three IEEE Micro Top Picks selections (2009, 2012)

He teaches advanced courses including CSE 502, CSE 602, and CSE 506 at Stony Brook University.