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28 July - 01 August, 2024
Centre des congrès de Québec
Québec City, Québec, Canada
Keren Bergman
Petascale Photonic Connectivity for Energy-Efficient Computing
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About the Speaker
Keren Bergman is the Charles Batchelor Professor of Electrical Engineering at Columbia University, where she also serves as the Faculty Director of the Columbia Nano Initiative. Prof. Bergman received a BS from Bucknell University in 1988, an MS in 1991 and a PhD in 1994 from MIT, all in Electrical Engineering. At Columbia, Bergman leads the Lightwave Research Laboratory, which encompasses multiple cross-disciplinary programs at the intersection of computing and photonics. Bergman is the recipient of the 2016 IEEE Photonics Engineering Award and is a Fellow of Optica and IEEE.
Shanhui Fan
Thermal Photonics and Its Implications
We review the use of photonic structures to control thermal radiation and the implications of such control in renewable energy.
About the Speaker
Shanhui Fan is the Joseph and Hon Mai Goodman Professor of the School of Engineering at the Stanford University. He received his PhD in 1997 in theoretical condensed matter physics from MIT. His research interests are in nanophotonics. He has published over 700 refereed journal articles, given over 400 invited talks and been granted over 70 US patents. His recent awards include the R. W. Wood Prize from Optica, a Simons Investigator in Physics and a Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship. He is a Fellow of APS, Optica, SPIE and IEEE.
Ashkan Seyedi
An Overview of Data Movement in AI/ML Systems and Their Impact on Interconnects
This talk will provide an overview of how system topologies, workloads and AI algorithms drive specific demands for system interconnects for data movement. A state-of-the-art summary of leading interconnect solutions will provide the audience with an update on how copper and optical interconnects stand to solve these problems. The second portion of the talk will focus on upcoming trends and technologies for future systems, such as classical optical and in-memory computing, as well as packaging and thermo-mechanical challenges.
About the Speaker
Ashkan Seyedi received a dual bachelor's in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a PhD from the University of Southern California, working on photonic crystal devices, high-speed nanowire photodetectors, efficient white LEDs and solar cells. With a decade of industry experience at Intel, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and now Nvidia, Dr. Seyedi has been working on developing high-bandwidth, efficient optical interconnects for exascale and high-performance computing applications.
Mohamed-Slim Alouini
A Light in Digital Darkness: Optical Wireless Communication to Connect the Unconnected
The transformative influence of Internet and Communication Technology (ICT) has reshaped society, touching every aspect from the economy to healthcare. As the widespread deployment of 5G continues, there is an ongoing focus on the inception of the sixth generation (6G) of wireless communication systems (WCSs). Anticipated to shape the future of connectivity in the 2030s, 6G aims to deliver unparalleled communication services to meet hyper-connectivity demands. While densely populated urban areas have traditionally been the primary beneficiaries of WCS advancements, the vision for 6G transcends city limits. Aligned with the United Nations' sustainability goals for 2030, an important aspect of 6G endeavors to democratize the benefits of ICT, fostering global connectivity sustainably. This talk delves into this particular envisioned landscape of 6G, providing insights into the future of wireless communication and guiding research efforts toward sustainable, inclusive and high-speed connectivity solutions for the future.
Central to this discussion are two emerging technologies: Free Space Optics (FSO) and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN). These innovative solutions hold the promise of extending high-speed connectivity beyond urban hubs to underserved regions, fostering digital inclusivity and contributing to the development of remote areas. Through this exploration, we aim to convey the potential of 6G and its role in shaping a connected, sustainable future for all.
About the Speaker
Mohamed-Slim Alouini was born in Tunis, Tunisia. He earned his PhD from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in 1998 before serving as a faculty member at the University of Minnesota and later at Texas A&M University in Qatar. In 2009, he became a founding faculty member at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), where he currently is the Al-Khawarizmi Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the holder of the UNESCO Chair on Education to Connect the Unconnected. Dr. Alouini is a Fellow of IEEE and Optica, and his research interests encompass a wide array of topics in wireless and satellite communications. He is currently focusing on addressing the technical challenges associated with information and communication technologies (ICT) in underserved regions. He is committed to bridging the digital divide by tackling issues related to the uneven distribution, access to and utilization of ICT in rural, low-income, disaster-prone and hard-to-reach areas.
