Events

Mar 5 - Mar 11, 2023

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  Machine Learning for Scalable MIMO Communication Systems: From Theory to Real-World Demonstration

  Dr. Ahmed Alkhateeb, Electrical Engineering , Arizona State University

  Mar 6, 14:00 - 15:00

  B9 L2 H1

  communication systems machine learning

  Large-scale MIMO communication (at sub-6GHz, mmWave, and sub-THz bands) is a key enabler for 5G, 6G, and beyond. Scaling MIMO systems, however, is subject to critical challenges, such as the large channel acquisition and beam training overhead and the sensitivity to channel estimation errors (especially at lower frequencies) and blockages (at higher frequencies). These challenges make it difficult for MIMO systems to support applications that have high mobility and strict reliability constraints. In this talk, I will first motivate the use of machine learning and sensory data to address these challenges. Then, I will present a few key machine-learning roles, enabling datasets, and recent hardware proof-of-concept prototypes that demonstrate the machine-learning gains in real-world environments.
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  Dynamic Stability Challenges in the European Electric Power Grid

  Rafael Segundo and Petr Korba, Electrical Engineering, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland

  Mar 5, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 H2 H2

  The pressure to achieve carbon-free grids in the near future is driving the rapid integration of renewable energy sources into the grid.

Feb 26 - Mar 4, 2023

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  Learned Optics — Improving Computational Imaging Systems through Deep Learning and Optimization

  Wolfgang Heidrich, Professor, Computer Science

  Feb 26, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 H2

  Learned Optics

  Computational imaging systems are based on the joint design of optics and associated image reconstruction algorithms.

Feb 19 - Feb 25, 2023

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  Development of Visible VCSELs at Sony

  Tatsushi Hamaguchi, Electronic Engineering, Sony Corporation

  Feb 19, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 H2

  Development of Visible VCSELs

  Visible VCSELs have been attracting researchers' interest for potential applications as light sources for optical storage, laser printers, projectors, displays, solid-state lighting, optical communications, biosensors, and so on.

Feb 12 - Feb 18, 2023

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  Electromagnetic Analysis of Plasmonic Nanostructures by Using a Coupled system Volume Integral and Hydrodynamic Equations

  Doolos Aibek Uulu, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Feb 15, 14:30 - 16:30

  B2 L5 R5220

  Plasmonic Nanostructures Electromagnetic Analysis

  In this dissertation, three different coupled systems of volume integral and hydrodynamic equations are formulated to analyze electromagnetic scattering from composite plasmonic structures consisting of dielectrics, metals, or semiconductors.
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  Nanostructured Group-III Nitrides for Photoelectrocatalytic Applications and Renewable Energy Harvesting

  Huafan Zhang, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Feb 14, 16:00 - 18:00

  B4 L5 R5209

  Photoelectrocatalytic Applications renewable energy

  Leveraging on the unique solar light absorption behavior, chemical stability, and piezoelectric properties, nanostructured group-III-nitrides were utilized for implementing various renewable energy harvesting and conversion applications. By using different dimensional nanostructures, especially nanowires, and nanoporous membranes, this dissertation explored the practical applications in photocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction, photocatalytic wastewater remediation, and flexible self-powered piezoelectric sensing.
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  Security evaluation of modern industrial control systems

  Michail Maniatakos, Electrical and Computer Engineering, New York University (NYU), Abu Dhabi

  Feb 12, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 H2

  Security Evaluation

  Recent years have been pivotal in the field of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security, with a large number of high-profile attacks exposing the lack of a design-for-security initiative in ICS.

Feb 5 - Feb 11, 2023

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  Point processes and their application to modeling drug seizure and overdose interactions

  Prof. George Mohler, Computer Science, Boston College

  Feb 8, 17:00 - 18:00

  KAUST

  point processes stochastic models

  In this talk we first provide an introduction to point processes, which are stochastic models for the occurrence of events in space and time. We then discuss the application of point processes to investigate the relationship between law enforcement drug seizures and accidental overdoses in Indianapolis. We will also discuss results from a field-experiment in Indianapolis where point process based harm indices were used to inform the distribution of addiction treatment information.
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  Physical Layer Security: Latest Trends, Threats, and Countermeasures

  Prof. Huseyin Arslan, Dean of Faculty of Engineering at Istanbul Medipol University

  Feb 8, 14:00 - 15:00

  B2 L5 R5220

  Physical Layer

  In this presentation, we will cover both communication and sensing security from a broader perspective. Even though, more emphasis on PHY security is given, other security measures will also be covered for the sake of completeness and as a step towards cross-layer security and cognitive security vision.
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  Machine-learning-assisted Quality of Transmission Estimation in Optical Networks

  Andrea Bianco, Full Professor, Electronics and Telecommunications Department at Politecnico di Torino

  Feb 8, 13:00 - 14:00

  B9 L4 R4125

  machine learning explainable AI framework artificial intelligence

  Machine Learning (ML) tools have recently been adopted for a wide range of automated operations in optical networking, moving fundamental steps towards the paradigm of zero-touch infrastructures. One example of such tasks is estimating the Quality of transmission of a lightpath prior to its establishment, which is particularly challenging due to the non-linear characteristics of signal propagation in optical fibers and to the often-incomplete knowledge of equipment parameters. This talk provides an overview of the contribution of my research team in the field of ML-based lightpath QoT estimation, including transfer learning approaches for inter-domain model adaptation, active learning for model building with small-sized training dataset, quantification of prediction uncertainty, and adoption of Explainable AI framework to expose the internal decisional mechanisms of trained models.
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  Energy-Efficient Neuromorphic Computing Systems

  Wenzhe Guo, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Feb 7, 15:00 - 17:00

  B4 L5 R5209

  neuromorphic computing

  Neuromorphic computing has emerged as a new and promising computing principle that emulates how human brains process information. The underlying spiking neural networks (SNNs) are well-known for having higher energy efficiency than artificial neural networks (ANNs). Neuromorphic systems enable highly parallel computation and reduce memory bandwidth limitations, making hardware performance scalable and sustainable given the ever-increasing complexities of artificial intelligence (AI). Inefficiency in the design of a neuromorphic system generally originates from redundant parameters, nonoptimized models, a lack of computing parallelism, and inefficient training algorithms. This dissertation aims to address these problems and propose effective solutions.
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  Photonics Design and Remote Sensing

  Prof. Hugo Enrique Hernandez Figueroa

  Feb 7, 14:00 - Feb 9, 16:00

  B18 L4 Fellowship Hall

  photonics remote sensing

  Abstract This tutorial series will include: Seminar 1 (Monday, 2PM) – Electromagnetic Numerical Modeling A general view of electromagnetic numerical modeling. Finite Element Method (FEM) vs Finite Difference Method. FEM formulations for solving Maxwell equations: time-domain and frequencydomain. Scattering, resonant structures and guiding modeling. Description of NEO-PZ: LEMAC’s electromagnetic simulator package. Challenging electromagnetic problems: very large electrical spatial domains demanding very high localized accuracy. Deterministic and heuristic optimization techniques and artificial
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  Waves Functional Materials - 2023-02-05

  Ying Wu, Professor, Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences

  Feb 5, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 H2

  Waves Functional Materials

  Wave functional materials are artificial materials that can control wave propagation as wish. In this talk, I will give a brief review on the progress of wave functional materials and reveal the secret behind the engineering of these materials to achieve desired properties. In particular, I will focus on our contributions on metamaterials and metasurfaces.

Jan 29 - Feb 4, 2023

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  6G Summit on Connecting the Unconnected

  Mohamed-Slim Alouini, Al-Khawarzmi Distinguished Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Jan 30, 08:30 - Feb 1, 13:00

  B19 L3 H1

  6G connectivity wireless connectivity

  The role of Internet and Communication Technology (ICT) in bringing about a revolution in almost all aspects of human life needs no introduction. As the standardization of the fifth generation (5G) of wireless communication systems (WCSs) has been completed, 6G is expected to be the next focus in wireless communication and networking and aim to provide new superior communication services to meet the future hyper-connectivity demands in the 2030s. With this background, this Summit aims to go over the recently proposed solutions not only to connect the unconnected/under-connected but also to super-connect the connected.
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  Machine Learning for Biomedical Engineering: from Oncological Electroporation to Gesture Recognition

  Luciano Tarricone, Department of Innovation Engineering, University of Salento

  Jan 29, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 H2

  machine learning

  In this presentation an overview is given on the most important research activities performed at the EML2.

Jan 22 - Jan 28, 2023

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  The Internet of Bodies: A Gateway to Holistic Healthcare - 2023-01-22

  Ahmed Eltawil, Associate Dean for Research, Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering

  Jan 22, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 R2322

  The Internet of Bodies

  : The Internet of Bodies (IoBs) is an imminent extension to the vast Internet of Things domain, where wearable, ingestible, injectable, and implantable smart objects form a network in, on, and around the human body.

Jan 8 - Jan 14, 2023

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  Challenges and Recent Progress on AlN Growth by the PVT Method

  Prof.Liang Wu, Shanghai University and CEO of Ultratrend Technologies Inc.

  Jan 8, 15:00 - 16:00

  B3 L3 R3334

  AlN crystals

  In this talk, an overview of the general strategies and associated sublimation reactors to grow AlN crystals by PVT method will be given. Particular interests are focused on different AlN growth strategies for large-size AlN crystal growth, and the advantages and disadvantages of these growth strategies will also be addressed in great detail.

Dec 11 - Dec 17, 2022

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  Performance Analysis of Free Space Optical (FSO) Link with Pointing Errors

  KugJin Jung, Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Dec 13, 10:00 - 12:00

  B1 L3 R3119

  Free Space Optics

  Free-space optical communication (FSO) has been proposed as an attractive alternative to radio frequency communication in the sense that it provides wide bandwidth and high capacity without the requirement of a license. However, the scalability of the FSO link is limited by pointing errors, atmospheric turbulence, and loss. Especially, when it comes to the FSO link between moving platforms, it is imperative works to analyze the statistical channel model considering accurate pointing errors and atmospheric turbulence at the same time. In this paper, we analyze the performance of FSO links over various atmospheric situations with pointing errors.
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  A tractable model for coverage analysis of satellite downlink networks

  Namyoon Lee, Wireless Communications, Korea University

  Dec 11, 16:00 - 17:00

  B1 L3 R3119

  Satellite downlink networks

  Satellite networks are promising to provide ubiquitous and high-capacity global wireless connectivity.
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  Performance Analysis and Throughput Maximization of Satellite Communication Systems with Randomly Located Users

  Dong Hyoun Na, Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Dec 11, 08:00 - 10:00

  B1 L3 R3119

  satellite communication

  Satellite communication (SatCom) is an essential component of next-generation wireless communications. The existing terrestrial network will be overwhelmed due to the rapid growth of demand for data and serving remote areas by using only terrestrial networks is demanding. In addition, terrestrial communications are susceptible to natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods. In order to overcome these disadvantages of the terrestrial communication systems, SatCom systems are being deployed and covering remote or sparsely populated areas. However, research on SatCom is still not enough and it has not been studied as much as on terrestrial communication.

Dec 4 - Dec 10, 2022

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  High Efficiency Photovoltaic Cells and their Applications to Green Hydrogen Production

  Prof. Yoshiaki Nakano, Electrical Engineering and Information Systems, The University of Tokyo

  Dec 4, 14:30 - 15:30

  B4 L5 R5209

  III - V compound semiconductors photovoltaics

  This lecture will review research trends of III-V compound semiconductor ultra-high efficiency photovoltaic (PV) cells based on multiple junctions and quantum well/dot approaches. It will also introduce field trials of highly efficient green hydrogen production through the direct connection of electrolyzers and concentrator PV modules with the above-mentioned compound semiconductor solar cells built-in.
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  The Internet of Bodies: A Gateway to Holistic Healthcare - 2022-12-04

  Ahmed Eltawil, Associate Dean for Research, Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering

  Dec 4, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 R2322 H1

  The Internet of Bodies

  The Internet of Bodies (IoBs) is an imminent extension to the vast Internet of Things domain, where wearable, ingestible, injectable, and implantable smart objects form a network in, on, and around the human body.

Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2022

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  Opportunities and Challenges in Free Space Optics

  Prof. Ozdal Boyraz, University of California, Irvine, USA

  Nov 28, 14:15 - 15:00

  B2 5220

  nter-Satellite Communications PNT satellite communication FSO systems

  Opportunities and Challenges in Free Space Optics: Inter-Satellite Communications, Lidars, and PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing). Abstract Recent developments in communications, such as providing broadband access to rural areas and enabling high bandwidth inter-satellite communications open new opportunities in free space optical communications. In this talk, recent testbed development efforts on more than 10km free space optical communication link development with more than 80Gb/s data capacity under the NSF PAWR program in rural Iowa State. Additionally, present challenges associated
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  Data Assimilation for Flood Real Time Estimation: Challenges and Methods

  Prof. Christian Claudel, The University of Texas at Austin

  Nov 28, 13:15 - 14:00

  B2 5220

  data assimilation real time estimation

  Abstract Flash floods are one of the most common natural disasters worldwide, causing thousands of casualties every year. A combination of fixed and mobile sensors can be used to track these events. In particular, the emergence of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) could enable the monitoring of floods over large geographical areas. In this talk, we focus on the problems of sensing, data assimilation, and trajectory planning for a swarm of mobile agents (for example UAVs) sensing floods We first show that deep-learning can efficiently approximate the flood evolution over time, given external
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  Towards Enhancing Security in Intelligent Surface-enabled Wireless Networks

  Prof. Galymzhan Nauryzbayez, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

  Nov 28, 10:45 - 11:30

  B2 5220

  wireless networks

  Abstract The rampage of incessant cyber attacks have caused the disclosure of billions of users’ private data. In response, various data privacy laws and regulations have emerged, forcing the academia and industry to change their practice and bringing the demand for large-scale secure wireless networks to the spotlight. Such a demand, however, cannot be met by the state-of-the-art cryptographic techniques. To narrow the gap, recent years have seen rapid progress in physical layer security (PLS) solutions. In this talk, I will present our research on understanding and addressing the security
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  Formal Verification of Neural Network Controlled Cyber-Physical Systems

  Prof. Yasser Shoukry, University of California, Irvine, USA

  Nov 28, 10:00 - 10:45

  B2 5220

  Resilient

  Abstract Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) are increasingly being used to control physical/mechanical systems. Self-driving cars, drones, and smart cities are just examples of such systems to name a few. However, regardless of the explosion in the use of DNNs within a multitude of cyber-physical systems (CPS) domains, the safety, and reliability of these DNN-controlled CPS is still an understudied problem. Mathematically based techniques for the specification, development, and verification of software and hardware systems, also known as formal methods, hold the promise to provide appropriate
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  Model-based Design of Cyber-physical Systems with Learning Components

  Prof. Panagiotis Katsaros, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

  Nov 27, 14:30 - 15:15

  B2 5220

  cyber-physical systems

  Abstract Cyber-physical system design involves heterogeneous components for sensing, control, actuation, networking and relies on models for the system’s physical dynamics, and all interactions with its environment. Since safety and security are critical, model-based engineering methods are often used to increase the confidence and guide the validation testing of the system under design. An abundant of results from modern system theory (discrete, continuous and hybrid) provides the foundations for modeling, simulation, testing and formal verification. Mature tools and languages offer advanced
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  Cross-Layer Security of Embedded and Cyber-Physical Systems

  Prof. Mohammad Alfaruque, University of California, Irvine, USA.

  Nov 27, 13:45 - 14:30

  B2 5220

  cyber-physical systems

  Abstract Cyber-physical systems (CPS) are engineered systems that are built from, and depend upon, the seamless integration of computation and physical components [NSF]. Embedded systems comprising of hardware and software systems are the major enabling technology for these cyber-physical systems. Today, CPSs can be found in security-sensitive areas such as aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, manufacturing transportation, entertainment, and consumer appliances. Compared to the traditional information processing systems, due to the tight interactions between cyber and physical components
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  A journey in applied complexity: pioneering record-performing technologies in clean energy harvesting, machine vision, and smart materials - Graduate Seminar

  Andrea Fratalocchi, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Nov 27, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 R2322 H1

  Applied complexity

  Complexity studies physical processes that are generally unpredictable or difficult to predict and depend on many degrees of freedom. In this talk, I will summarize my group's recent research, discussing present results and future challenges of Applied complexity both as a science and engineering.
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  Hardware security and trust for wireless integrated circuits

  Prof. Haralampos Stratigopoulos, Sorbonne Université

  Nov 27, 10:15 - 11:30

  B2 5220

  Hardware Network wireless

  Abstract We will discuss Integrated Circuit (IC) security and trust threats and corresponding countermeasures with a focus on wireless ICs. We will present solutions to protect RF transceiver ICs against piracy attempted by malicious System-on-Chip (SoC) integrators, foundries, or end-users via reverse-engineering. We will also present hardware Trojan attacks on RF transceivers aiming at creating a covert channel for stealing sensitive information, i.e., cypher keys. Brief Biography Haralampos-G. Stratigopoulos received the Diploma in electrical and computer engineering from the National
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  Trust, But Verify: Towards Self-Aware, Safe, Autonomous Self-Driving Systems

  Prof. Fadi Kurdahi

  Nov 27, 09:30 - 10:15

  B2 5220

  Autonomous system

  Abstract Mobile autonomous devices use sophisticated algorithms to automatically navigate diverse physical environments in a safe manner. Guaranteeing system safety while optimizing resource-usage of an autonomous device’s computer is an outstanding challenge. Runtime verification helps provide robustness by monitoring application execution at runtime. These systems operate in dynamic environments, requiring self-aware runtime management to maximize lifetime while enforcing safe execution. Safe execution and lifetime management require consideration of performance and efficiency, two
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  Embedded and Cyber Connected Systems (ECCS) Workshop

  Prof. Ahmed Eltawil, Prof. Charalambos Konstantinou, Prof. Khaled Nabil Salama

  Nov 27, 08:00 - Nov 28, 17:00

  B2 L5 R5220

  cybersecurity machine learning 5G networks hardware security

  The workshop aims to bring together experts to present their latest research efforts related to Embedded and Cyber Connected Systems architectures and platforms that can scale efficiently, as well as operate securely and resiliently to provide the necessary resources demanded by current and future network applications.

Nov 20 - Nov 26, 2022

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  Introduction to Quantum Computing

  Arnaud Carignan Dugas, Research Scientist, Quantum Computing University of Waterloo

  Nov 23, 14:00 - 16:00

  Online Event

  quantum computing

  In this presentation, we will review past, present, and future eras of quantum computing - such as Near Intermediate Scale Quantum (NISQ) and Utility Scale Quantum (USQ) eras – and cover their respective overarching aspirations and limitations. Once properly situated, we can identify the different roles that academic and industrial players are taking to drive this emerging technology and circumvent current systems' limitations.
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  Machine learning in hardware via trained metasurface encoders: theory, design and applications

  Maksim Makarenko, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Nov 23, 10:00 - 12:30

  B2 L5 R5209

  machine learning artificial intelligence photonics

  In this thesis, we introduce a novel concept of metasurface optical accelerators for machine learning with the corresponding end-to-end optimization framework that is robust to fabrication intolerance and can simultaneously optimize in tens of millions of degrees of freedom. The core of this technology is universal approximators, a single surface of optical nanoresonators mathematically equivalent to a single layer of an artificial neural network (ANN).
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  Principles and Algorithms for Multi-Agent Decision Making

  Shinkyu Park, Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Nov 20, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 R2322 H1

  Multi-Agent Decision Making

  A multi-agent system consists of individual agents sharing information and coordinating for collective decision making. The study of multi-agent decision making has important implications in conceiving networked engineering systems - a team of mobile robots or a fleet of drones - that can effectively coordinate to carry out assigned missions. Modeling such system as feedback interconnections of many smaller units allows us to examine its long-term behavior using analytical tools from feedback control theory, such as Lyapunov stability and bifurcation analysis. In this presentation, we discuss how such tools can be used to predict asymptotic behavior of the agents' decision making process and also to design computational models of the decision making process.

Nov 13 - Nov 19, 2022

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  Recent Progress in Aeronautical Sciences: Exquisite Stability of Insect Flight and a New Theory of Lift

  Prof. Haithem Taha, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Irvine

  Nov 14, 12:00 - 13:00

  B2 L5 R5220

  Aeronautical Sciences Insect Flight New Theory of Lift

  In this talk, I will present a special variational principle that we revived from the history of analytical mechanics: Hertz’ principle of least curvature. Using this principle, we developed a general (dynamical) closure condition that is, unlike the Kutta condition, derived from first principles. In contrast to the classical theory, the proposed variational theory is not confined to sharp-edged airfoils, i.e., it allows, for the first time, theoretical computation of lift over arbitrarily smooth shapes, thereby generalizing the century-old lift theory of Kutta and Zhukovsky. Moreover, the new variational condition reduces to the Kutta condition in the special case of a sharp-edged airfoil, which challenges the widely accepted concept regarding the viscous nature of the Kutta condition. We also generalized this variational principle to Navier-Stokes’, thereby discovering the fundamental quantity that Nature minimizes in every incompressible flow.
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  Multifunctional Electronic Devices: Towards Sustainable Electronics

  Nazek El-Atab, Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Nov 13, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 R2322 H1

  Multifunctional Electronic Devices

  In this talk, I will discuss multi-functional smart electronic devices which can perform the roles of multiple conventionally discrete components at once.

Nov 6 - Nov 12, 2022

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  Integrating Terrestrial and Non-terrestrial Networks: 3D Opportunities and Challenges

  Giovanni Geraci, Assistant Professor, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona

  Nov 6, 16:00 - 17:00

  B1 L3 R3119

  Integrating Terrestrial and Non-terrestrial Networks

  In a quest for anything, anytime, anywhere connectivity, next-generation wireless networks are envisioned to break the boundaries of the current ground-focused paradigm and fully embrace aerial and spaceborne communications.
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  Towards sustainable and resilient multi-energy infrastructure systems: water-energy nexus

  Mohannad Alhazmi, Electrical Engineering, King Saud University

  Nov 6, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 R2322 H1

  With the widespread deployment of advanced heterogeneous technologies and the sharply-growing complexity in our modern society, there is an increasing demand for risk-aware management and joint operation of interconnected infrastructures and lifeline networks.

Oct 30 - Nov 5, 2022

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  Flexible Electronics Beyond Mechanical Flexibility: Multifunctional Flexible Semiconductor Materials and Devices for Photonic, Electronic, Energy, and Sensing Applications

  Prof. Jae-Hyun Ryou, Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston

  Nov 3, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L3 R3223

  flexible photonic energy sensing devices

  Flexible electronics is an emerging and widely explored area. Most research groups in the area focus on fabrication processes to provide mechanical flexibility and their use in bendable and stretchable applications. Also, most semiconductors employed in flexible electronics are non-single-crystalline thin films which compromise the performance of the flexible devices.
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  Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Device Design via Machine Learning

  Rongyu Lin, Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Nov 2, 15:30 - 17:30

  B2 L5 R5220

  machine learning light gradient boosting machine extreme gradient boosting

  This dissertation presents novel approaches to the design of electrical and optical wide bandgap semiconductor devices, which opens new avenues for future research. It is possible that it might be used in a broad variety of sectors, including illumination, sensing, disinfection, and power devices by using TCAD and machine learning to deliver quick forecasts of the III-nitride semiconductor device.
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  Autonomy for recreational vessels: Safe intelligence at your finger tips Pablo Afman, ATL Robotics

  Juan-Pablo Afman

  Nov 2, 12:00 - 13:00

  B2 L5 R5220

  robotics intelligent systems

  Abstract Thanks to ever improving sensing, computing, and actuating technologies, autonomy is fast becoming a practical tool for many marine applications. Pushed by the general interest in autonomy and attracted by its underlying capabilities, this talk will present robotic technologies that enable safety and convenience for recreational boaters and marine professionals alike. Beginning with a Grady-White offshore fishing boat powered by two 425 HP engines, we present demonstrated functionalities such as collision avoidance, auto-docking, dynamic positioning, track and follow, and "take me
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  Microstructural Analysis and Engineering of III-Nitride-Based Heterostructures for Optoelectronic Devices

  Martín Velázquez Rizo, Ph.D. Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Nov 1, 10:00 - 11:30

  B1 L3 R3119

  photocatalytic energy conversion

  This dissertation presents a variety of methodological approaches to characterize, from a microstructural point of view, different properties of novel III-nitride-based heterostructures and devices. The results of the various characterizations contributed to developing novel LEDs and photocatalysts. The analyses and results presented in this dissertation strongly relied on the analytical capabilities offered by transmission electron microscopy, which proved to be a convenient and versatile tool for the characterization of many aspects related to the fabrication of III-nitride-based optoelectronic devices.
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  Non-Terrestrial Networks: Opportunities and Challenges

  Abdulah Aljohani, Research and Innovation Consultant, Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC)

  Oct 30, 16:00 - 16:30

  KAUST

  Non-Terrestrial Networks

  Next-generation wireless networks are envisioned to break the boundaries of the current terrestrial-based networks and fully adopt the Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs).
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  Toward scalable and high performance on-chip light source for integrated silicon photonics

  Chen Shang, Postoctoral Researcher Fellow, University of California Santa Barbara

  Oct 30, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 R2322

  Integrated Photonics technology

  Monolithic integration of quantum dot (QD) gain materials onto Si photonic platforms via direct epitaxial growth is considered as the ultimate solution for on-chip light sources.

Oct 23 - Oct 29, 2022

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  Enabling the New Semiconductor Revolution through Advances in Design-for-Yield, Design-for-Test, and Fault-Origin Analysis

  Krish Chakrabarty, John Cocke Distinguished Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Duke University

  Oct 26, 11:15 - 12:15

  B9 L2 R2322

  advanced semiconductors

  In this talk, I will first provide an overview of our research on design-for-testability of 3D integrated circuits, silicon lifecycle management, microfluidics, and hardware security, which all involve close industry collaborations. I will next describe in more detail our recent work on design-for-yield that targets manufacturing imperfections for layouts based on emerging carbon nanotube field-effect transistors. Following this, I will present our ongoing work on built-in self-test of monolithic 3D integrated circuits. Finally, I will describe a test and diagnosis technique to characterize fault origins in inter-tier vias and resistive random-access memories for monolithic 3D integration.
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  A journey in applied complexity: pioneering record-performing technologies in clean energy harvesting, machine vision, and smart materials - Public Colloquium

  Andrea Fratalocchi, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Oct 25, 14:00 - 16:00

  B9 L2 R2322

  Applied complexity artificial intelligence information security biomedical applications

  Applied Complexity aims to understand the physical origin of these behaviors and transform them into sustainable technologies that tackle global problems of global interest. These range from energy harvesting to clean water production, the design of smart materials, biomedical applications, information security, artificial intelligence, and global warming. In this talk, I will summarize my group's recent research, discussing present results and future challenges of Applied complexity both as a science and engineering.
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  BioChips: Leveraging Integrated Electronics for Sensing, Medicine, and Science

  Pamela Abshire, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Institute for Systems Research at the University of Maryland, College Park

  Oct 23, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 R2322

  biomedical electronics Biosensors

  This talk will provide a brief overview of LoCMOS systems, the technologies used to construct them, and their application to novel applications in biosensing, medical diagnostics, and neuroscience. The integration of integrated circuits into LoCMOS devices poses a number of distinct and vexing challenges, increasing complexity while reducing the need for external instrumentation.

Oct 9 - Oct 15, 2022

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  Scalable Millimeter-wave Phased Arrays: Challenges and Solutions

  Duixian Liu, Research Staff, IBM T. J. Watson Research Center, New York, USA

  Oct 9, 12:00 - 13:00

  B9 L2 R2322 H1

  Scalable Millimeter

  Advances in Si-based millimeter-wave circuit design, Si-based phased arrays, and low-cost antenna integration techniques have enabled the development of scalable phased arrays supporting 10s to 100s of elements.
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  Sensor-less Energy-free Sensing: The Future of Ubiquitous Context-Awareness for the IoT

  Moustafa Youssef, The American University in Cairo, Egypt

  Oct 9, 11:00 - 12:00

  B1 L3 R3119

  mobile wireless networks mobile computing location determination technologies pervasive computing

  Many IoT devices are expected to be limited in capability and run with minimal power sources/limited batteries. To extend their lifetime, and autonomy, and reduce the cost of deployment, we introduce the concepts of sensor-less and energy-free sensing, where we sense the environment without using any external sensors while consuming minimal or no energy.