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Eight UC San Diego Researchers Elected 2025 AAAS Fellows
March 26, 2026
Eight researchers at the University of California San Diego have been elected 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS): Andrew D. Chisholm, Farinaz Koushanfar, Albert P. Pisano, Ravi Ramamoorthi, JoAnn Trejo, Emily Troemel, Meenakshi Wadhwa and Sheng Zhong. Full Story
Brain-inspired Device Could Lead to Faster, More Energy-efficient AI Hardware
March 11, 2026
A brain-inspired hardware platform could lead to the development of compact, low-power AI hardware. By mimicking how the brain processes information, the platform improved the speed, accuracy and energy efficiency of simulated tasks such as spoken-digit recognition and early seizure detection. Full Story
Six UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering Faculty Named 2025 IEEE Fellows
January 16, 2025
Six faculty from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering have been named 2025 Fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s leading professional association for advancing technology for humanity. Full Story
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
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
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
MICS and IEM Collaborate via Networking Event
November 14, 2024
The Center for Machine-Intelligence, Computing & Security collaborated with the UC San Diego Institute of Engineering in Medicine on a recent networking event. Full Story
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