جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tiancheng Zhaoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Multimodal Foundation Models
• AI Agents
• Vision-Language Models
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tiancheng Zhao is a principal researcher at the Binjiang Institute of Zhejiang University and founder of the Om Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (Om AI Lab), dedicated to frontier open multimodal AGI research for building next-generation agents that transform work and life through advanced human-machine interaction. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University (2016-2019) under Prof. Maxine Eskenazi, Prof. Louis-Philippe Morency, Prof. William W. Cohen, and Dr. Dilek Hakkani-Tur, with pioneering dissertation “Learning to Converse With Latent Actions” in end-to-end generative conversational models M.S. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University (2014-2016) B.S. in Electrical Engineering from UCLA (2010-2014) with Summa Cum Laude, focusing on speech signal processing under Prof. Abeer Alwan Dr. Zhao’s research centers on multimodal foundation models and agents, tackling three core challenges: Multimodal Models for cross-modal representation learning in high-dimensional data, Learning to Learn for effective skill acquisition from diverse signals (supervised labels, rewards, meta-learning), and AI Agents for open-world understanding and complex decision-making. His work bridges computer vision, natural language processing, and real-world applications including healthcare analytics and remote sensing. Analysis of his 50+ publications reveals accelerating innovation in multimodal large language models (2024-2025), with emphasis on stable vision-language architectures (VLM-R1), agent orchestration frameworks, and domain-specific applications in geospatial analysis and healthcare. Key trends include solving long-tail distribution challenges in satellite imagery, developing human-like zooming capabilities for multimodal LLMs, and creating unified benchmarks for autonomous GUI testing. His scientific recognition includes: National Breakthrough Technology Award by Ministry of Science and Technology (2021) Microsoft Research Best & Brightest PhD (2018) BEST PAPER AWARD at SIGDIAL 2018 Best Paper Nomination at SIGDIAL 2016 Top 1 Outstanding Bachelor of Science Award at UCLA (2014) As Om AI Lab founder, Dr. Zhao leads research teams developing computational building blocks for human-AI collaboration. While specific student mentorship details aren’t public, his extensive publication record with junior co-authors indicates active research supervision. Current projects focus on practical system implementations for real-world multimodal agent deployment across diverse domains.

• Computer Architecture
• Machine Learning
• Approximate Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hadi Esmaeilzadeh is an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Diego in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering . He leads the Alternative Computing Technologies (ACT) Laboratory and serves as Associate Director of the Center for Machine Integrated Computing and Security (MICS) . Previously, he was an Assistant Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology. Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington (2013) Research focuses on computer architecture , machine learning acceleration , and approximate computing His work has produced 15+ publications spanning IEEE Micro Top Picks , CACM Research Highlights , and ISCA . Key projects include: Tabla : Cross-stack ML acceleration framework DnnWeaver : Open-source DNN acceleration platform Major honors include: IEEE TCCA Young Computer Architect Award ISCA Hall of Fame Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship Georgia Tech PURA Award Teaching roles: CSE 141: Introduction to Computer Architecture CSE 240D: Accelerator Design for Deep Learning CSE 240A: Principles of Computer Architecture

Ozcan Ozturkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Heterogeneous Computing
• Hardware Accelerators
• GPU Computing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ozcan Ozturk is a Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics Engineering programs at Sabancı University's Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. Previously, he held professorships at Bilkent University and adjunct roles at North Carolina State University. His expertise spans heterogeneous computing, parallel systems, processor architecture, and compiler optimization. He earned his Ph.D. from Penn State University, with prior academic roles at the University of Florida and internships at Intel and Marvell. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering (2007), Pennsylvania State University M.S. in Computer Engineering (2002), University of Florida B.Sc. in Computer Engineering (2000), Bogazici University Research interests include accelerator technologies, GPU-based systems, multicore processors, and compiler optimizations. His work focuses on improving parallelization efficiency, energy optimization, and reliability in heterogeneous architectures. He leads funded projects like 'Machine Learning for Compiler Flags' and 'Graph Accelerator Design'. Notable awards include the Bilkent Teaching Award (2019), BAGEP (2018), and HiPEAC Paper Award (2016). He serves on editorial boards of IEEE and ACM journals and chairs major conferences like ASPLOS and ICS. Grants and collaborations include partnerships with Huawei, Intel, NVIDIA, and TÜBİTAK. He advises over 20 students and has supervised projects in safety-critical systems, FPGA accelerators, and compiler-directed optimizations. His lab develops domain-specific architectures, including RISC-V extensions for graph processing.

Tosiron Adegbijaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Architecture
• Embedded Systems Design
• Low-Power Embedded Systems
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Tosiron Adegbija is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona, where he serves as Director of Graduate Studies and Thomas R. Brown Endowed Fellow. He is a member of the Graduate Faculty and actively contributes to research and teaching in computer architecture and embedded systems. Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida, 2015 MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida, 2011 BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2005 His research centers on energy-efficient computing with a focus on bio-inspired computer architecture , including spiking neural network (SNN) accelerators and in-memory computing. He also explores domain-specific architectures , adaptable memory systems , and microprocessor optimizations for IoT . His work leverages novel memory technologies like STT-RAM to enhance performance and reduce energy consumption in embedded and resource-constrained systems. Recent publications highlight trends in hybrid SNN acceleration, domain-specific accelerator generation, and system-level design space exploration. His research is increasingly focused on neuromorphic computing, automated hardware design, and ultra-efficient architectures using emerging materials like antiferromagnetic tunnel junctions. Scientific Awards: National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award (2019) Elected IEEE Senior Member (2020) Best Paper Award at IEEE ISVLSI (2014) Teaching Award, University of Arizona (2018) ACM GLSVLSI Travel Award (2015) He advises numerous graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom have pursued careers at institutions like Pacific Northwest National Labs, Micron Technology, and Amazon. He has secured significant funding, including a $1.9M NSF FuSE2 grant for energy-efficient computing. His lab collaborates with UA Physics, CMU, and UNL. He has also developed educational tools for Chipyard and RISC-V, supporting hands-on learning in computer architecture. Labs and Research Teams: Leads a research group focused on bio-inspired and domain-specific computing, fostering innovation in energy-efficient hardware. The lab emphasizes hardware/software co-design, neuromorphic engineering, and real-world deployment in IoT and biomedical applications.

• Cloud Computing
• Operating Systems
• File/Storage Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Haryadi S. Gunawi is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Chicago where he leads the UCARE research group (UChicago systems research on Availability, Reliability, and Efficiency). His work focuses on improving the dependability of storage and cloud computing systems, with a particular emphasis on addressing performance stability, reliability, and scalability challenges in modern computing environments. Dr. Gunawi received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2009. Following his doctoral studies, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Berkeley from 2010 to 2012 before joining the University of Chicago faculty. His research focuses on three main areas: (1) performance stability, where he builds storage and distributed systems robust to latency tails and "limping" hardware; (2) reliability and scalability, where he addresses concurrency and scalability bugs in cloud-scale distributed systems; and (3) the intersection of machine learning and systems, exploring how machine learning techniques can solve operating and storage system problems. His work often combines theoretical insights with practical system implementations that address real-world challenges in cloud and storage infrastructure. Dr. Gunawi's publication record shows a consistent focus on storage and cloud system reliability, with recent work increasingly incorporating machine learning techniques to address traditional systems challenges. His research spans the full stack from hardware interfaces to distributed system design, with a strong emphasis on practical solutions that can be deployed in production environments. His work often involves close collaboration with industry partners to ensure real-world relevance and impact. Dr. Gunawi has received numerous prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER award, NSF Computing Innovation Fellowship, Google Faculty Research Award, multiple NetApp Faculty Fellowships, and an Honorable Mention for the 2009 ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award. He has also received the Provost's Global Faculty Award and Facebook Faculty Research Award, highlighting the broad recognition of his contributions to the field. As an advisor, Dr. Gunawi has mentored several PhD students including Ruidan Li, Ray Andrew, Rani Ayu Putri, and William Nixon. His research has been supported by major grants from NSF, Google, Facebook, and NetApp, enabling his team to pursue ambitious research projects at the intersection of systems, storage, and machine learning. Dr. Gunawi leads the UCARE research group at UChicago, which focuses on improving the dependability of storage and cloud-scale distributed systems. He is also involved with the Chameleon cloud research infrastructure project and the broader Systems Group at UChicago, contributing to a vibrant research community focused on systems, programming languages, and software engineering.

Jing Liمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Architecture
• Compiler Design
• Distributed Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jing Li is an Associate Professor and Eduardo D. Glandt Faculty Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania , holding dual appointments in the Electrical and Systems Engineering and Computer and Information Science departments. As co-director of the CyberSavvy nationwide security research center and director of the Penn Computational Intelligence Lab (PennCIL) , she pioneers innovations in non-von Neumann computing paradigms. Her research spans post-CMOS technologies, in-memory computing, and hardware-software co-design for security and AI applications. PhD in Computer Engineering, Purdue University (2009) BSc in Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University (2004) Research Focus: Dr. Li's work addresses fundamental challenges in computer systems across the stack. Key areas include: In-Memory Computing: Liquid Silicon architecture combining RRAM with silicon CMOS through monolithic 3D integration Security Engineering: Transforming computer security from "Art" to formal "Engineering" discipline within CyberSavvy Virtualization: Cloud FPGA abstraction layers decoupling compilation from runtime resource management Graph Analytics: Degree-aware optimization techniques for massive-scale graph processing Deep Learning Systems: Roofline model extensions for FPGA-based CNN acceleration Scientific Impact: Awarded DARPA Young Faculty Award , NSF CAREER Award , and IBM CEO Milestone Award , her team has achieved world records in energy-efficient computing (ENIAD supercomputer). With 46 U.S. patents and over 80 publications, she leads ecosystem development for emerging computing architectures through initiatives like the open-source MEG simulation platform . Community Leadership: Dr. Li serves on program committees for flagship conferences ( ISCA , FPGA Symposium ), chairs the International Memory Workshop , and contributes to the MLsys conference's inaugural committee. She actively mentors through multiple PhD openings and industry collaborations.

Franz Franchettiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Parallel Computing
• Algorithm and Hardware Co-Synthesis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Franz Franchetti is the Kavčić-Moura Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He serves as Associate Dean for Research and Director of the Engineering Research Accelerator at CMU. Education: Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics (Vienna University of Technology, 2003) M.Sc. in Technical Mathematics (Vienna University of Technology, 2000) His research interests focus on automatic performance tuning and program generation for emerging parallel computing platforms , including multicore CPUs , GPUs , and 3DIC chip design . He leads the SPIRAL effort to automate highly optimized software libraries and explores domain-specific compiler transformations in HPC applications for smart grids and material sciences . Recent work extends SPIRAL to quantum computing . The scientific awards Franchetti has received include the Gordon Bell Prize (2006) , HPC Challenge Class II Award (2010) , and the CIT Dean's Early Career Fellowship (2013) . He and his students have won multiple Best Paper Awards at HPEC, DAC, and ISPA ACM TODAES Best Paper (2014) Student Research Competition wins (PACT 2024, CGO 2023) Franchetti has advised students like Richard Veras and Thom Popovici . He has secured significant grants from agencies such as DARPA, DOE, NSF, and industry partners (Intel, NVIDIA, Mercury). He co-founded SpiralGen, Inc. and holds leadership roles in organizations like ASciNA Western Pennsylvania and as Honorary Consul of Austria in Pittsburgh.

Jason Congمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electronic Design Automation
• VLSI CAD
• FPGA Synthesis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jason Cong is the Volgenau Chair for Engineering Excellence and Distinguished Chancellor's Professor in the Computer Science Department at UCLA's Samueli School of Engineering. He directs the Center for Domain-Specific Computing (CDSC) and the VLSI Architecture, Synthesis, and Technology (VAST) Laboratory, and serves as Associate Vice Provost for Internationalization and Co-Director of UCLA/PKU Student and Scholar Program. Dr. Cong's research spans electronic design automation, customizable computing for machine learning and big-data applications, quantum computing, and highly scalable algorithms. His work has produced over 500 publications with more than 41,000 citations and an H-index of 106. His recent work focuses on quantum computing compilation, domain-specific acceleration for AI workloads, and high-level synthesis optimization techniques that leverage machine learning. His publication trend shows a strong emphasis on quantum computing and machine learning acceleration in recent years, with numerous papers on quantum layout synthesis, LLM acceleration, and high-performance FPGA implementations. His team has developed frameworks like TAPA for task-parallel dataflow programming and RapidStream for automated parallel implementation of FPGA designs. Member of National Academy of Engineering (2017) IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal recipient (2022) Phil Kaufman Award recipient (2024) ACM Chuck Thacker Breakthrough Award recipient (2024) 18 Best Paper Awards across major conferences Multiple 10-Year Retrospective Most Influential Paper Awards Dr. Cong has graduated 50 PhD students, many of whom are now faculty at major research universities or hold key positions at leading tech companies. He has led over 100 research projects funded by DARPA, NSF, SRC, and industry sponsors. His entrepreneurial activities include founding three successful companies (Aplus Design Technologies, AutoESL, and Falcon Computing Solutions), all acquired by major EDA players. His VAST Laboratory continues to push boundaries in domain-specific computing, with active research in quantum computing, AI acceleration, and high-performance FPGA implementations.

Christophe VIGNATمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematics
• Number Theory
• Probability Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christophe VIGNAT is a Professor at CentraleSupélec, affiliated with the Laboratoire des Signaux et Systèmes (L2S). His research focuses on number theory, special functions, probability, and their applications in signal processing and control systems. He has held visiting professorships at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and Tulane University. VIGNAT's work bridges pure mathematics and applied fields, with notable contributions to Bernoulli/Euler polynomials, multiple zeta values, and probabilistic methods in number theory. His recent publications explore topics like partition functions, theta functions, and Ramanujan-type identities. He has delivered talks at international conferences and collaborates widely with researchers in mathematics and physics. Research Interests: Number theory, special functions (Bessel, orthogonal polynomials), probability theory, signal processing, control systems, analytic combinatorics, and their interconnections. His work often employs symbolic computation and probabilistic approaches to uncover identities and structures in mathematical analysis. Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize partition theory, zeta functions, and integrals related to classical polynomials. His collaborations highlight interdisciplinary efforts between pure mathematics and applied sciences. Over 150 refereed papers and conference contributions demonstrate his prolific output across diverse mathematical domains. Education: While specific academic history isn’t detailed, his roles and publications suggest advanced training in mathematics and engineering, typical for a full professor in systems and control.

• Neuromorphic Computing
• Hardware Accelerators
• VLSI Circuits
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tobias Gemmeke is a University Professor at RWTH Aachen University's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, leading the Chair of Integrated Digital Systems and Circuit Design. His work focuses on neuromorphic computing, hardware accelerators, and energy-efficient electronics. He has pioneered advancements in FPGA-based computational neuroscience simulators, neuromorphic processor architectures, and sensor integration for industrial and medical applications. Research interests include time-domain computing, ReRAM reliability, and co-optimization of neural networks with hardware. Notable contributions include the neuroAIx framework for accelerated neuroscience simulations and energy-efficient ASIC designs for post-quantum cryptography. He actively explores memristive devices and domain generalization techniques for edge computing. Recent publications highlight innovations in spiking neural networks, sensor systems for plain bearings, and time-domain compute-in-memory engines. His work bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical hardware implementations, emphasizing scalability and real-time performance.

Jerelle A. Josephمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomolecular Condensates
• Phase Separation
• Computational Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jerelle A. Joseph is an Assistant Professor at Princeton University , affiliated with the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute . They also hold associated faculty roles in the Department of Chemistry , Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment , Princeton Institute for Computational Science and Engineering , and the Biophysics Graduate Program . Research Interests : The Joseph Group investigates the physicochemical principles governing biomolecular condensate formation, dissolution, and misregulation . Their work focuses on phase separation mechanisms , computational modeling of protein-RNA interactions , and engineering condensates for biomedical and sustainability applications , including therapeutic targeting of neurodegenerative diseases and design of synthetic microreactors . Scientific Awards : NIGMS MIRA (R35) Award (2024) Biophysical Society Award Lecture (2024) Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Investigator (2023) Postdoctoral Award, Biophysical Society IDP Subgroup (2022) Rising Star in Soft and Biological Matter (University of Chicago, 2020) Advising : Dr. Joseph advises graduate students including Ananya Chakravarti , Dominic Curtis , and Pablo Garcia . The group develops chemically-specific coarse-grained models using molecular dynamics , Monte Carlo sampling , and machine learning to study condensate microstructure , aging dynamics , and surface electrostatics .

Kayvon Fatahalianمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Graphics
• Real-Time Rendering
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kayvon Fatahalian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Stanford University. His research focuses on real-time graphics, high-efficiency simulation engines for entertainment and AI, and large-scale image/video analysis platforms. He explores intersections of computer graphics, machine learning, and high-performance computing to advance systems for interactive applications and AI-driven tasks. His work includes innovations in rendering pipelines, embodied AI simulations, and generative models for 3D content creation. Recent projects address challenges in multi-agent systems, motion synthesis, and scalable rendering architectures. Fatahalian’s contributions span technical systems, algorithmic frameworks, and foundational research in graphics and AI. Notable areas of exploration include: Real-time rendering optimizations for complex scenes AI-driven motion and style generation from sparse inputs Efficient simulation frameworks for deep reinforcement learning Weak supervision techniques for rare category detection His publications emphasize practical systems with theoretical grounding, often bridging hardware/software co-design principles with modern AI methodologies. Current work includes developing agile hardware accelerators and scalable architectures for next-generation interactive systems.

Austin Rovinskiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Architecture
• VLSI
• Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Austin Rovinski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering. He specializes in chip design, electronic design automation (EDA), and open-source hardware methodologies. His research focuses on VLSI design, domain-specific accelerators, and chiplet-based systems. Prior to NYU, he held a postdoctoral position at Cornell University and earned all his degrees (Ph.D., M.S., and B.S.) from the University of Michigan. Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Master’s, Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Bachelor’s, Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Research Focus: Developing open-source EDA frameworks like OpenROAD Optoelectronic interconnect systems for 2.5D packaging Agile hardware design methodologies Reconfigurable sparse matrix accelerators RISC-V-based manycore processors (e.g., Celerity project) Key Contributions: Austin led the development of the OpenROAD RTL-to-GDS flow and contributed to the Sirius and Celerity projects. His work emphasizes reproducibility, democratizing chip design through open-source tools. Awards: IEEE Micro Top Picks (2015) Michigan EECS Outstanding Research Award (2016) NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention (2017, 2018) Advising & Grants: Actively mentors graduate students in chip design and EDA. His research is supported by NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering and collaborations with industry partners. Labs & Teams: Core contributor to the OpenROAD project, part of NYU’s hardware design and EDA initiatives, and collaborator on the Celerity manycore processor project.

• Reconfigurable Computing
• Machine Learning Acceleration
• Hardware Acceleration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aman Arora is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, specializing in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence. His research focuses on reconfigurable computing, hardware acceleration of machine learning, and non-traditional computing paradigms like Processing-In-Memory. With over a decade of semiconductor industry experience, he bridges academic research and industrial applications. PhD in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin Research interests emphasize domain-specific acceleration through FPGA optimization , compute-in-memory architectures , and machine learning for CAD/EDA . His work addresses critical challenges in energy efficiency and throughput for AI workloads. Recent publications demonstrate trends toward compute-in-memory systems , FPGA-based deep learning acceleration , and sustainable hardware design . Key contributions include frameworks like SAF, CSR, and GAMA for dynamic hardware optimization. Laboratory Website: ADVENT Lab Teaching includes courses on digital hardware design (CSE 320) and advanced topics in machine learning acceleration (CEN 524/CSE 524). Industry experience informs his practical approach to research and education.

David Blaauwمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ultra-Low Power Circuits
• IoT and Sensor Networks
• RF Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Blaauw is the Kensall D. Wise Collegiate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on ultra-low-power analog/mixed-signal circuits, mm-scale sensors, neural networks, and biomedical applications. He leads the Blaauw Lab, which has pioneered innovations like the Michigan Micro Mote (M^3) and neural recording probes. His work emphasizes real-world deployability, with applications in environmental monitoring (e.g., monarch butterflies), medical devices, and robotics. Education: B.S. in Physics and Computer Science, Duke University (1986) Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1991) Research Interests: Blaauw’s lab explores ultra-low-power computing, mm-scale systems, RF communication, in-memory computing, and genomics acceleration. Key projects include: Millimeter-scale computers (e.g., 0.04mm³ temperature sensors) Wireless neural interfaces for brain-machine communication Energy-efficient accelerators for edge AI and genomics Micro-robotics with sensing/actuation/computation Awards: IEEE Fellow 2016 SIA-SRC Faculty Award Motorola Innovation Award Best Paper Awards at ISSCC, ISCA, and RFIC Advising & Impact: Over 600 publications, 65 patents, and 4 startup companies spun from his lab. Current research includes genome sequencing accelerators (GenAx) and neural recording dust for brain mapping. He directs the Michigan Integrated Circuits Lab and chairs major conferences like ISSCC and DAC. Labs/Teams: Blaauw Lab (University of Michigan) Michigan Integrated Circuits Lab (MICAL)