February 2021 - Bnc-faculty-all-list

Webinar by Prof. Murat Kocaoglu, Purdue: March 4 10AM-11AM
by Gupta, Sumeet Kumar 26 Feb '21

26 Feb '21

Hello It is my great pleasure to announce Prof. Murat Kocaoglu's talk on March 4, 2021 from 10AM-11AM in the Seminar Series for ECE Faculty and Students. The details are below and attached. Hope to see you there. Thanks Sumeet Zoom Link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/3164232249 Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting<https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/3164232249> Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011, Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a frictionless environment to get more done. Zoom is a publicly traded company headquartered in San Jose, CA. purdue-edu.zoom.us Title: Entropic Methods for Causal Discovery Abstract: Causality is a fundamental concept in multiple disciplines. Causal questions arise in fields ranging from medical research to engineering, philosophy to physics. The last few decades have witnessed the development of a mathematical model of probabilistic causation by Judea Pearl and many others. In this modeling framework, directed acyclic graphs - called the causal graphs - arise as natural objects to capture causal relations between random variables. A fundamental problem is to learn the causal graph over a pair of discrete variables X, Y from data. In this talk, we first give a short summary of Pearl's framework for modeling causal relations. Next, we introduce the entropic causal inference framework which demonstrates that under some assumptions it is possible to identify the causal graph from observational data. First, we consider the setting without latent confounders and show that if the amount of exogenous randomness is small, it is possible to identify if X causes Y or Y causes X. In the next setting, we allow a latent confounder between the two observed variables. We show that a similar identifiability result arises if the latent confounder has small entropy. Specifically, we show that it is possible to identify if one variable causes the other or if the observed dependence is solely due to the latent confounder. In both settings, entropic causality framework establishes connections between causal discovery and information theory. Using this connection, we propose efficient algorithms for learning the underlying causal graph from observational data. Speaker Bio: Murat Kocaoglu received his B.S. degree in Electrical - Electronics Engineering with a minor degree in Physics from the Middle East Technical University in 2010, and M.S. degree from Koc University, Turkey in 2012 under the supervision of Prof. Ozgur B. Akan and Ph.D. degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 2018 under the supervision of Prof. Alex Dimakis and Prof. Sriram Vishwanath. He worked as a Research Staff Member in the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab in IBM Research, Cambridge, Massachusetts from 2018 to 2020. He is currently an assistant professor at Purdue University in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His current research interests include causal inference, generative adversarial networks, and information theory.

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NSF Workshop: Future of Semiconductors and Beyond
by Turner, Jaime J 25 Feb '21

25 Feb '21

Dear all, Please find below information regarding an upcoming NSF Workshop: Future of Semiconductors and Beyond. https://nsf-fosworkshop.nd.edu ----------------------- NSF Workshop: Future of Semiconductors and Beyond Overview Through four half-day sessions, this NSF-sponsored virtual workshop will convene leaders in electronic materials, devices, and systems to discuss emerging opportunities in semiconductors and related materials and their integration within electronic and photonic systems. Continued American leadership in semiconductor technology is essential to maintain national security and defense, and foster economic growth. This workshop is aimed to develop a vision for directed research in future innovations in semiconductors and related materials to promote continued U.S. leadership in this critical sector. Dates The sessions will be held on Zoom from Noon - 4:30pm (Eastern time) on the following dates: • Session 1: Monday, March 1 Harnessing Electronic Phases and Phase Transitions • Session 2: Tuesday, March 2 Engineering Heterogeneous Semiconductor Structures ** Prof. Sasha Boltasseva panelist • Session 3: Monday, March 8 Extending Device Frontiers ** Prof. Dana Weinstein panelist • Session 4: Tuesday, March 9 Advancing Organic/Biodevices - Sensing, Stimulation, and Communication ————————————————— Jaime Turner Lead Administrative Assistant to the Director | Birck Nanotechnology Center BRK | 1205 W State Street | West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-494-3509<tel:7654943509> | m: 765-491-3064<tel:7654913064> | jjturner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjturner@purdue.edu> [83324AA6]<https://www.purdue.edu/>

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ME Distinguished Seminar Series - Luke P. Lee
by Turner, Jaime J 24 Feb '21

24 Feb '21

ME Distinguished Seminar Series Luke P. Lee, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Brigham Women's Hospital, Harvard Institute of Medicine Harvard University February 26, 2021: 1:00 PM Title: To See a World in a Grain of SAND, EXODUS, and MAP for Precision Medicine Lecture Link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/91820682168?pwd=NXY2d2tPZ2xHUy95VjBkUU04MnZIQT… [cid:image001.png@01D709C9.1433E220]

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BNC Faculty Seminar Series: Dr. Sorin Adam Matei
by Turner, Jaime J 22 Feb '21

22 Feb '21

Title: Are scientists natural storytellers? Of course, they are! Join Zoom Meeting https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/91754078808 Meeting ID: 917 5407 8808 One tap mobile +13017158592,,91754078808# US (Washington DC) 13126266799,,91754078808# +US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 917 5407 8808 Find your local number: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/u/aduYIudBWn

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BNC Faculty Meeting: Spring Semester 2021
by Turner, Jaime J 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

Agenda * Equipment installations and priorities * Updates from BNC Strategic Leadership Meeting * BNC communications (website, posters) * BNC faculty seminars * Future Centers of Excellence Update * Financial update: New grants, Recharge income * Birck Operations and Research * Birck and Liberal Arts Collaborations Join Zoom Meeting https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/96365259395 Meeting ID: 963 6525 9395 One tap mobile +13126266799,,96365259395# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,96365259395# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 963 6525 9395 Find your local number: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/u/acsRSFfd14 Agenda * Equipment installations and priorities * Updates from BNC Strategic Leadership Meeting * BNC communications (website, posters) * BNC faculty seminars * Future Centers of Excellence Update * Financial update: New grants, Recharge income * Birck Operations and Research * Birck and Liberal Arts Collaborations

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BNC Faculty Meeting: March 5th | 10:00am - 11:00am | via Zoom
by Turner, Jaime J 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

Dear colleagues, The spring semester Birck faculty meeting has been scheduled for Friday, March 5th | 10:00am - 11:00am via Zoom.. Below is the agenda along with Zoom information and I will also follow up with a calendar invite. If you have any other items you would like to added to the agenda please let Ali, Zhihong, Sunil or myself know. Agenda * Equipment installations and priorities * Updates from BNC Strategic Leadership Meeting * BNC communications (website, posters) * BNC faculty seminars * Future Centers of Excellence Update * Financial update: New grants, Recharge income * Birck Operations and Research * Birck and Liberal Arts Collaborations ********************************************************************************** Join Zoom Meeting https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/96365259395 Meeting ID: 963 6525 9395 One tap mobile +13126266799,,96365259395# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,96365259395# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 963 6525 9395 Find your local number: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/u/acsRSFfd14 *********************************************************************************** Best, Jaime Turner Lead Administrative Assistant to the Director | Birck Nanotechnology Center BRK | 1205 W State Street | West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-494-3509<tel:7654943509> | m: 765-491-3064<tel:7654913064> | jjturner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjturner@purdue.edu> [83324AA6]<https://www.purdue.edu/>

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Webinar by Dr. Eric Cheng, LPS: Feb 25 10AM-11AM
by Gupta, Sumeet Kumar 18 Feb '21

18 Feb '21

Hello It is my great pleasure to host Dr. Eric Cheng (Laboratory of Physical Sciences) for his talk in the ECE Seminar Series. The details are below and attached. Hope to see you in the seminar. Thanks Sumeet When: February 25, 2021 (Thursday), 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (ET) Where: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/3164232249 Title: Project 38: Innovative Architectures for High-Performance Computing Systems Abstract: The high-performance computing (HPC) needs of the US government require advances in architectures to support a wide variety of critical missions. Project 38 is a cross-agency effort between the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy exploring architectural enhancements that will provide increased performance and capabilities for future HPC systems. This talk will provide an overview of some of the explorations that have been conducted as part of this effort, their potential impact, and the path forward. Speaker Bio: Eric Cheng is a researcher at the Laboratory for Physical Sciences where he leads the computer architecture research team. His research focuses on innovative architectures and technologies to advance high-performance computing systems. He received his BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and his MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.

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BNC Faculty Seminar Series: Nik Chawla, Ransburg Professor in Materials Engineering
by Turner, Jaime J 15 Feb '21

15 Feb '21

Title: Four Dimensional (4D) Materials Science: Probing Microstructural Evolution of Materials in Real-Time Join Zoom Meeting https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/91754078808 Meeting ID: 917 5407 8808 One tap mobile +13017158592,,91754078808# US (Washington DC) 13126266799,,91754078808# +US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 917 5407 8808 Find your local number: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/u/aduYIudBWn

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Webinar by Prof. Nikhil Shukla, UVa, Feb 18, 10AM-11AM
by Gupta, Sumeet Kumar 11 Feb '21

11 Feb '21

Hello It is my great pleasure to host Prof. Nikhil Shukla (University of Virginia) for his talk in the ECE Seminar Series. The details are below and attached. Hope to see you in the seminar. Thanks Sumeet When: February 18, 2021 (Thursday), 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (ET) Where: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/3164232249 Title: Solving combinatorial optimization using oscillator-based dynamical systems Abstract: Modern information processing relies largely on digital computers. However, a large class of combinatorial optimization problems, with extensive practical applications, are still considered intractable to solve on a traditional digital platform. Solving such problems typically entails exponentially increasing computing resources (time, memory etc.) as the problem sizes increase, and practical problems become unmanageable without the use of enormous, energy-guzzling computing resources. Consequently, overcoming this limitation has motivated the quest to find efficient beyond-digital computing fabrics. In this talk, I will describe one such potentially promising paradigm based on analog dynamical systems of electronic oscillators. The talk will first explore how oscillator systems and their dynamics can be engineered to solve different computational models, relevant to computing various flavors of combinatorial optimization problems. Along this direction, I will describe some of our recent results on solving problems such as Maximum Cut, Maximum Independent Set, and Satisfiability using oscillator networks. Subsequently, I will explore CMOS and beyond-CMOS hardware fabrics that can facilitate the energy- and area-efficient implementation of the oscillator hardware platform. Finally, I will address some of the current challenges and performance trade-offs of this paradigm, and describe possible pathways to overcoming them. Speaker Bio: Nikhil Shukla is currently an assistant professor at the University of Virginia with a joint appointment in the department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, and the department of Materials Science and Engineering. He received his PhD from the University of Notre Dame in 2017. Nikhil’s research interests lie in co-designing new devices, circuits, and computational models to make computing more efficient. He has authored/co-authored over 50 journal and conference papers and has received the best paper award from IEEE TMSCS in 2017. He has also served on the technical program committee for Design Automation Conference (DAC) in 2020 and 2021.

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BNC Faculty Seminar Series: Letian Dou
by Turner, Jaime J 08 Feb '21

08 Feb '21

Title: Organic-Perovskite Hybrid Quantum Wells, Heterostructure, and Optoelectronics Join Zoom Meeting https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/91754078808 Meeting ID: 917 5407 8808 One tap mobile +13017158592,,91754078808# US (Washington DC) 13126266799,,91754078808# +US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 917 5407 8808 Find your local number: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/u/aduYIudBWn

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