Trevor Mudge

Trevor Mudge is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan. His work focuses on domain-specific architectures, reconfigurable computing, and energy-efficient processors. He leads a research group emphasizing collaborative innovation, with weekly meetings to discuss progress and foster interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like MIT and Technion.

His research interests include hardware-software co-design, near-memory processing, and accelerators for graph analytics and machine learning. He advocates for student autonomy in research direction, encouraging them to explore novel ideas while providing mentorship through frequent one-on-one interactions and 'extreme editing' sessions for manuscript refinement.

Dr. Mudge actively supports student internships aligned with their research, particularly in industry partnerships that enhance their academic work. His publications reflect a strong emphasis on specialized architectures for wireless communication, sparse matrix computations, and low-power embedded systems.

His group's approach to advising prioritizes flexibility, with communication channels like email, Slack, and virtual whiteboards enabling continuous feedback. Vacations and time away are accommodated with advance notice, emphasizing student well-being and productivity balance.