Nathan Bleier

Nathan Bleier is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering & Computer Science department at the University of Michigan, specializing in Computer Science & Engineering. He joined the university in 2024 after completing his PhD at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign under Rakesh Kumar. His research focuses on advancing computing technologies for constrained environments through novel chips, architectures, and systems, including flexible microprocessors, low-power sensory systems, and energy-efficient space-based processing.

• Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (advised by Rakesh Kumar).

Research Interests: Extending computing to new applications with unconventional platforms, such as printed/flexible electronics, low-power architectures for aural/olfactory sensing, and systems optimized for space environments. His work bridges hardware design, system architectures, and domain-specific optimizations to address computational challenges in resource-limited domains.

Decorations: As a former U.S. Army infantryman, he holds the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Ranger Tab, and Parachutist Badge.

Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advised students listed in current records. His research is likely supported by foundational grants in computer architecture and embedded systems.