Ronald Dreslinski

Ronald Dreslinski is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, College of Engineering. His work focuses on computer architecture, memory systems, and reconfigurable computing, with applications in machine learning, wireless communication, and autonomous systems.

• Research spans hybrid memory systems, fault-tolerant networks, and low-power processors
• Key technologies include PIM (Processing-in-Memory), systolic arrays, and Galois field accelerators

His publications highlight trends in adapting reconfigurable architectures for sparse data, optimizing wireless communication decoders, and integrating neural networks with traditional circuit design.

He mentors PhD students through weekly 1-on-1 meetings, project-specific sessions, and group presentations. The department emphasizes broadening participation in computing and student support through community initiatives.