Tech Tuesday: University of Florida’s Smart Systems Research Explores How Sensors and AI Impact Computing Systems (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate spotlights smart systems research at the University of Florida. Led by Dr. Christophe Bobda, the work explores how intelligent computing systems use sensors and AI to power technologies like autonomous vehicles and drones.
America’s Next AI Accelerator Constraint: Heat, Power and the End of ‘Just Add GPUs’ (UF HWCE)
UF researchers have developed a hybrid photonic–electronic neural network that performs feature extraction using light, marking a breakthrough designed to overcome the energy and speed limits of traditional AI computing.
Chatterjee Receives NSF CAREER Award To Advance the Future of Medical Electronics Through Body-Coupled Network of Devices
Baibhab Chatterjee, Ph.D. has received a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, the agency’s highest honor for early-career faculty.
Heidari Works to Create Tunable Lasers
UF researchers Elham Heidari, Ph.D., and her team published a paper in ACS Photonics on tunable lasers, earning selection for the Rising Stars in Photonics Virtual Special Issue.
Islam Named Yangbin Wang Endowed Rising Star Professor
UF researcher Md Jahidul Islam, an ECE Assistant Professor, has been named the Yangbin Wang Rising Star Professor in recognition of his cutting-edge research and impactful student mentoring.
NSF-Funded Project Helps Veterans Build Skills in Cybersecurity
Led by UF’s Warren B. Nelms Institute, the three-year project is called Pivots: VETS-HASTE: Veterans SkillBridge through Industry-Based Hardware Security Training and Education; it is funded by $1 million from the National Science Foundation and is led by Ray of UF’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Wanli Xing, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the College of Education.
Zomedica Expands International Reach with CE Certification for VetGuardian System
Zomedica Corp., a veterinary health company offering point-of-care diagnostics and therapeutic products for equine and companion animals, announced it has received CE certification for its VetGuardian® remote contactless monitoring system.
Scientists Revolutionize Wireless Communication With Three-Dimensional Processors
Researchers from the University of Florida’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a three-dimensional processor for wireless communication that utilizes the power of semiconductor technology. Wireless communication has typically relied on planar processors, which are only able to operate within a certain part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Florida Semiconductor Week Convenes Leaders To Strengthen and Expand Florida’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Ecosystem
The 2024 Florida Semiconductor Week was held from Feb. 7-9 in Malachowsky Hall at the University of Florida. Hosted by the Florida Semiconductor Institute, the workshop brought together a diverse selection of stakeholders, including state and local government officials, researchers from other academic institutions, and leaders in the semiconductor industry.
Farahmandi Works To Optimize Chip Lifecycle Management
Dr. Farimah Farahmandi, assistant professor in the UF Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, recently received funding for her project “Optimized System Design for Assurance and Life-cycle Management (SaLEM).” The project will develop a sustainable and security-aware life-cycle management solution.