Learning Based System Design and Optimization
MICS brings together experts across the diverse fields of data analytics, learning, system design, computing, and device technologies. Our collective goal is to leverage state-of-the-art AI technologies for revolutionizing the design and optimization of next generation engineering systems.

Real Time and Interactive AI
MICS faculty includes experts in the fields of statistical learning, information theory, signal processing, and data science.  Our collective research aim is integrate adaptive data collection processes with training, learning, and inference of generative AI models for real-time, predictive, and streaming applications.

Robustness, Security, Ethics, and Privacy for AI Systems
MICS faculty are leading experts in co-design and optimization of robust end-to-end systems across hardware, software, algorithms and data - and their isolation and interactions. This allows us to offer new approaches to explainability, trustworthiness, and privacy-preserving computations. 

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UC San Diego Electrical Engineering Professor Honored by Schmidt Sciences for AI Research

UC San Diego Electrical Engineering Professor Honored by Schmidt Sciences for AI Research

December 19, 2024

University of California San Diego electrical and computer engineering professor Yuanyuan Shi has been named a 2024 AI2050 Early Career Fellow by Schmidt Sciences. This honor recognizes Shi’s pioneering work in developing AI and control models for sustainable energy systems–particularly, AI-driven building control systems designed to optimize indoor air quality while reducing energy consumption. Full Story


UC San Diego Electrical Engineering Professor Inducted Into National Academy of Inventors

UC San Diego Electrical Engineering Professor Inducted Into National Academy of Inventors

December 10, 2024

UC San Diego electrical engineering professor Farinaz Koushanfar has been elected to the 2024 Class of Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Koushanfar is Co-Director of the Center for Machine-Intelligence, Computing & Security at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering.  Full Story


Curiosity Ignited: Showcasing How AI is Accelerating Discoveries

Curiosity Ignited: Showcasing How AI is Accelerating Discoveries

November 14, 2024

The inaugural Curiosity Ignited, a signature Homecoming academic symposium, explored topics of AI and its connection to interdisciplinary research at UC San Diego. Students, alumni, and thought leaders gathered on Saturday, November 9, for engaging presentations and discussions on how UC San Diego is advancing the world’s use of AI while creating an equitable future. Full Story


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