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AVS Michigan Symposium is only 4 days away! Join us at Wayne State University College of Engineering on June 5th to explore the theme of Materials, Processes, and Devices for Novel Computing Hardware. Check out the speaker details in the flyer and secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gVVnZJRz #AVS #Michigan #Symposium #NovelComputingHardware #Quantum Here is our list of speakers: - Michael Manfra, Purdue University/Microsoft: Nanoscale electronic devices, probe topology: Direct observation of anyonic braiding statistics - Cagliyan Kurdak, University of Michigan: Emergence of Two- and One-Dimensional Conduction Paths in Topological Insulators - Alexandre Bourassa, Google Quantum AI: Suppressing quantum errors by scaling a surface code logical qubit - Angela Wilson, Michigan State University: Quantum Research and Opportunities in Michigan and Beyond - Jonas Becker, Michigan State University: Synthetic Diamond for Classical and Quantum Computing: Opportunities & Challenges - Aaron Rury, Wayne State University: Quantum optics of hybrid molecular systems - Bige Unluturk, Michigan State University: Harnessing Biological Paradigms for Breakthroughs in Computational Technology - Yiyang Li, University of Michigan: Thermodynamic and kinetic origins of nonvolatile information retention in resistive memory - Tatjana Stone, Angstrom Engineering: System Configurations, Features & Trends in Quantum Device Fabrication Equipment

Have been trying to write this post for the last couple of weeks but kept getting delayed due to a hectic schedule. A very well-deserved "PASS with Minor Corrections" outcome for my exceptional PhD student Maria Waheed in her final (4 hours plus) marathon PhD viva. Many congratulations to her for this brilliant achievement. Thanks to Tobias Fischer and Tony Pipe for examining Maria's PhD thesis. Maria was co-supervised by Klaus McDonald-Maier at the University of Essex. Michael Milford was a big help for us (supervisors + Maria) throughout as he provided very constructive comments, suggestions, and feedback regarding her PhD work. Maria's thesis titled "Complementarity-based Visual Place Recognition in Changing Environments" presents SwitchHit, a probabilistic, complementarity-based switching system that dynamically selects the most suitable VPR technique based on complementarity. Unlike traditional methods that run multiple techniques simultaneously, SwitchHit intelligently switches to a better technique when necessary, distinguishing it from other setups and significantly improving VPR performance. The thesis also introduces SwitchFuse, a hybrid model that merges the strengths of switching and fusion strategies for optimal VPR performance, surpassing similar setups, including SwitchHit and existing multi-fusion systems. The findings underscore the importance of innovative, complementarity-informed approaches in developing robust and efficient VPR systems. Different chapters of this PhD thesis have already been published at top robotics venues, including IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, IROS and ICRA. Finally, best wishes for Maria Waheed as she begins as a postdoc at Imperial College London - an excellent place to start the postdoc journey indeed! #phd #success #visualplacerecognition #vpr #computerscience #robotics #essex #uk #ieee #iros #icra #ral

🌟 Announcing NewFoS Seed Projects 2024! 🌟 We're excited to introduce two groundbreaking research projects awarded this year under the New Frontiers of Sound (NewFoS) Science and Technology Center's Possibility-driven Research Projects (PRP)! 1) Implementing Neuromorphic Protocol Using Phi-Bits Data. Lead PI: Xiaodong Yan (University of Arizona). This pioneering project bridges phi-bits and neuromorphic computing to develop a novel protocol for efficient machine learning and neuromorphic computing 🧠🤖. 2) Image Based Optoacoustic Tweezers for Versatile Manipulation and Dynamic Pattern of Particles. Researchers: Xiaoyun Ding (University of Colorado Boulder), Yuebing Zheng (University of Texas at Austin), Andrea Alù (City College of New York). This project will explore an innovative concept of optoacoustic tweezers for versatile particle manipulation using virtual acoustic transducers created through image-activated optoelectronic materials 🌐🔬. Stay tuned for more updates on these revolutionary research endeavors! 🚀 #NewFoS #GrandChallengesResearchBuilding #UniversityOfArizona #UA #Networking #TopologicalAcoustics #NewFrontiersOfSound #NewFoS #Research #KnowledgeTransfer #Education #ResearchInnovation #NeuromorphicComputing #Optoacoustics #ScientificAdvancements #PhiBits #MachineLearning

Strengthening the Dutch research community in neuromorphic computing: upcoming events 🧠 🇳🇱 Dutch institutions are joining forces to advance the field of brain-inspired computing, since collaboration is the key to driving innovation and progress. Here's a line-up of events that are taking place in the coming months: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 📢 Ecosystem kick-off meeting, aimed at exploring how Dutch institutions can develop a shared narrative and move forward as an alliance 📍 Eindhoven, the Netherlands 🗓 Friday, 28 June 2024 💪🏽 imec the Netherlands, University of Twente, University of Groningen, SURF, Radboud University, High Tech Campus Eindhoven (3realityhub) ➡ Sign up via cognigron@rug.nl 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (𝗡𝗖𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰) 📢 Exploration of neuromorphic computing and engineering, including discussions on algorithms, circuits, systems, and architectures 📍 Eindhoven, the Netherlands 🗓 Monday, 30 September, 2024 (yearly event, 4th edition) 💪🏽 Federico Corradi, Eindhoven University of Technology ➡ Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ee5TXFdz 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 📢 International conference on brain-inspired concepts and materials 📍 Groningen, the Netherlands 🗓 Wednesday and Thursday 16-17 October 2024 (biannual event, 2nd edition) 💪🏽 University of Groningen, University of Twente, Radboud University, Eindhoven University of Technology, Leiden University, AMOLF and Utrecht University. ➡ Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ehxb8eB7 Be part of our joint mission! We are looking forward to seeing you. 👋🏽 #neuromorphic #computing #braininspired #physics #science #ai #data #engineering #FutureProofComputing

⚡️ How much #energy does #computation really take? Through stochastic thermodynamics, we might soon have an answer, say scientists led by Complexity Science Hub's Jan Korbel and David Wolpert at Santa Fe Institute in a new PNAS Perspective. From smartphones and laptops to AI models and massive data centers, computation is becoming more energy-hungry every day. Until recently, however, researchers lacked the mathematical tools necessary to study energy flows in these non-equilibrium systems. 🔍 Now, with the tools of stochastic thermodynamics we hold the key to measure the energy costs of any computing system, from digital devices to biological systems like brains and cells, the researchers argue 🧠💻 As our reliance on computation grows, so does its energy consumption. This research could pave the way for more energy-efficient technologies and help reduce the environmental impact of our digital world. 🌱 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/d2uKZNpN With Princeton University, University of Colorado Boulder, Toronto Metropolitan University, University of California, Davis, Imperial College London, Arizona State University, Brown University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Notre Dame 🖼️ Nicholas Graham

Strengthening the Dutch research community in neuromorphic computing: upcoming events 🧠 🇳🇱 Dutch institutions are joining forces to advance the field of brain-inspired computing, since collaboration is the key to driving innovation and progress. Here's a line-up of events that are taking place in the coming months: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 📢 Ecosystem kick-off meeting, aimed at exploring how Dutch institutions can develop a shared narrative and move forward as an alliance 📍 Eindhoven, the Netherlands 🗓 Friday, 28 June 2024 💪🏽 imec the Netherlands, University of Twente, University of Groningen, SURF, Radboud University, High Tech Campus Eindhoven (3realityhub) ➡ Sign up via cognigron@rug.nl 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (𝗡𝗖𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰) 📢 Exploration of neuromorphic computing and engineering, including discussions on algorithms, circuits, systems, and architectures 📍 Eindhoven, the Netherlands 🗓 Monday, 30 September, 2024 (yearly event, 4th edition) 💪🏽 Federico Corradi, Eindhoven University of Technology ➡ Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ee5TXFdz 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 📢 International conference on brain-inspired concepts and materials 📍 Groningen, the Netherlands 🗓 Wednesday and Thursday 16-17 October 2024 (biannual event, 2nd edition) 💪🏽 University of Groningen, University of Twente, Radboud University, Eindhoven University of Technology, Leiden University, AMOLF and Utrecht University. ➡ Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ehxb8eB7 Be part of our joint mission! We are looking forward to seeing you. 👋🏽 #neuromorphic #computing #braininspired #physics #science #ai #data #engineering #FutureProofComputing

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation has announced that Saien Xie, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and the Princeton Materials Institute, is one of 20 researchers to receive a 2024 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering, intended for innovative, early-career scientists and engineers: https://bit.ly/3CxVBjP Xie, who joined the Princeton faculty in 2022, creates atomically thin materials for energy-efficient electronics. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence applications and their soaring power consumption has created a pressing need for electronic devices that offer higher performance while consuming less energy. Xie’s lab is addressing this need by combining materials in new ways at the atomic level, creating novel materials with precisely controlled properties. These materials are poised to radically increase the efficiency of advanced information processing and storage devices and enable breakthroughs for quantum technologies.

When European physicists come together at the EPS Forum 2024, Q.ANT is not to be missed. In Berlin, our Q.ANTie Robert Roelver was invited to 2 round table discussions. 👉 Hybrid integration was the keyword of the round table "Emerging applications and challenges in Photonic Integrated Circuits". In addition to the established silicon platform, lithium niobate is also increasingly being used as a material in PIC construction. The particular advantage of LNOI lies in the possibility of electro-optical modulation 💪. Q.ANT recognised the possibilities of the material at a very early stage, has always relied on lithium niobate as a material platform and uses LNOI in processors for photonic quantum computing - also within the BMBF Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung funded project PhoQuant. All participants at the "Quantum Sensing" round table agreed that 👉 Interdisciplinary teams are the key to overcoming the challenges in the development of quantum sensors. Engineers, physicists and scientists need to work together in a more focussed way and look at and tackle problems from different perspectives. This approach must also be incorporated more strongly into education, was the unanimous tenor of the panel. At the European Physical Society EPS Forum 2024 in Berlin, European researchers, PhD students, and postdocs meet with physics-based companies in order to discuss exciting research challenges and career opportunities in industry.  It also hosts a general conference in physics on various topics, addressed from a more fundamental point of view introduced by high-profile scientists. #EPS #technology #innovation

Venture into the realms where humans cannot reach, and infrastructure does not exist. This video showcases the development of autonomous systems designed to navigate and explore the universe's most extreme and unknown environments on our behalf. Projects like Lunar Zebro represent our tiny yet significant contributions to humanity's quest for knowledge and understanding of the cosmos. TU Delft | Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Raj Thilak Rajan, TU Delft | Signal Processing Systems, TU Delft Swarming Lab #university #research #microelectronics #science #signalprocessing #distributedsystems #swarmintelligence #autonomoussystems #swarms