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SUMMARY:UW ECE Special Research Lecture: Francois Rivet\, University of Bordeaux\, France
DESCRIPTION:Event interval: Single day eventCampus room: EEB 269Accessibility Contact: events@ece.uw.eduEvent Types: Academics\,Lectures/SeminarsEvent sponsors: IEEE Solid-State Circuit Society\, Seattle Chapter \nLet's Connect Intelligences \nAbstractWho remembers a world without cell phones\, the Internet\, and ChatGPT? Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) have enabled democratizing communications with ever-greater data exchanges. At the IMS laboratory\, we invent the technology and systems that allow us to increase the communication potential from one generation to the next tenfold: goodbye 4G and soon 5G\, we are making 6G with the following generation in our sights. What more can we connect and how? Get ready for the revolution where human and artificial intelligences will communicate in tomorrow'snetworks with integrated circuits we will invent now. \nBioFrancois Rivet received his Master's and Ph.D. degrees in 2005 and 2009 from the University of Bordeaux\, France. Since June 2010\, he has been tenured as an Associate Professor at the Bordeaux Institute of Technology (Bordeaux INP). His research is focused on the design of RFICs in the IMS Laboratory\, the University of Bordeaux microelectronics laboratory. In 2014\, he founded the "Circuits and Systems" research team. Rivet has publications in top-ranked journals\, international and national conferences\, and holds 20 patents. He is involved in several Steering and Technical Program Committees of flagship conferences. He was General Chair of the IEEE Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits Symposium (RFIC) in 2025 in San Francisco\, USA. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society since 2024.
URL:https://www.quantumx.washington.edu/calendar/uw-ece-special-research-lecture-francois-rivet-university-of-bordeaux-france/
LOCATION:Washington
CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering
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SUMMARY:Seminar with scholars from Seoul National University
DESCRIPTION:Event interval: Single day eventCampus location: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2)Campus room: 371Accessibility Contact: aafrontdesk@uw.eduEvent Types: Lectures/Seminars \nWe have two great speakers\, both PhD candidates in mechanical engineering from Seoul National University! \n1. Youngkwon “YK” KimModular Reconfigurability for Auxiliary Attitude Control \nAbstractThe evolution of spaceborne structures is increasingly driven by modular design principles that enable adaptable\, scalable\, and multifunctional operational capabilities. From deployable arrays to robotic servicing platforms\, such modularity is redefining how spacecraft adapt to evolving mission requirements. In this work\, we investigate how structural metamorphism within multifunctional modular assemblies can be exploited as an auxiliary attitude-control mechanism for spacecraft. We consider a reconfigurable modular chain–spacecraft assembly in which the modular units can fold\, deploy\, and reorient relative to one another\, thereby altering the overall configuration and tuning the spacecraft’s inertia properties through internal momentum exchange. \n To evaluate the resulting attitude-control capability\, we develop a three-dimensional multibody dynamics simulation framework that models reconfigurable modular assemblies attached to a base spacecraft hub under free-floating conditions. Numerical results show that appropriately designed reconfiguration sequences of the modular units can generate desired counter-translations and rotations of the base hub. We demonstrate that the achievable attitude-control maneuvers are strongly influenced by both the sequence and the combination of modular reconfigurations. Moreover\, navigating alternate morphing paths to the same final configuration yields distinct inertia-evolution trajectories\, each imparting a unique influence on the spacecraft orientation. We further investigate the influence of inter-module connectivity on the attainable attitude-control range\, highlighting the potential of reconfigurable modular structures to serve as an auxiliary attitude-control system and to support extended operational lifetimes for advanced space missions. \nBio :Youngkwon “YK” Kim is a second-year Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Seoul National University\, working with Prof. Jinkyu Yang (formerly in the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics at the University of Washington\, 8/2013–9/2022). His research focuses on shape-morphing and transformative structures for space systems and wearable devices. Parts of this work will also be presented at the AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) SciTech 2026 Forum. YK is passionate about sharing knowledge and supporting students’ growth: he has written a book on effective learning in university (“How Can We Study Effectively in the University System? – Key Factor: Proactive Questions”) and serves as the head of the department’s largest community (about 640 students) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Inha University. He also actively collaborates with international research groups at the University of Washington (USA)\, BITS Pilani (India)\, and KAIST (Korea). \n2. Myeonggyun JooExpandability of Simple Linkage: Localization and Topology \nAbstract: In this talk\, I will introduce an asymmetric linkage system that is structurally simple yet exhibits remarkably unique behavior. Inspired by natural mechanisms\, this system consists of two slanted bars connected by a rail and a torsional spring. Depending on where the torsional spring is placed—at the top hinge or the bottom hinge—the system can be modeled in two distinct ways.Modeling 1 places the torsional spring at the top hinge and is more straightforward to analyze. Using mathematical techniques\, the system matrix can be simplified\, enabling eigen analysis that reveals the presence of edge modes. By tuning geometric parameters\, this model demonstrates an extremely localized phenomenon known as the Singular Edge Mode\, in which only the first unit cell oscillates.Modeling 2 places the torsional spring at the bottom hinge and exhibits a more robust form of edge localization. Due to the system’s inherent asymmetry\, this configuration has nontrivial topological characteristics. Regardless of where the system is excited\, the edge cell consistently shows accumulated localized behavior\, serving as evidence of a Topological Edge Mode.Because of its simplicity\, tunability\, and the richness of its edge phenomena\, this asymmetric linkage system offers strong potential for applications in various mechanical and metamaterial design contexts. \nBio :Myeonggyun Joo is a second-year Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Seoul National University\, working under the supervision of Prof. Jinkyu Yang (formerly in the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics at the University of Washington\, 2013–2022). His research focuses on wave dynamics\, topological mechanical metamaterials\, and the design and fabrication of architected structures. Portions of this work were presented at the PHONONICS 2025 conference. Publications on this topic are currently in preparation in collaboration with international research groups at IIS (India) and CNRS (France). He aims to uncover new physical mechanisms in mechanical systems that enable programmable dynamics and multifunctional responses. He is also deeply interested in cross-disciplinary collaborations that bridge metamaterials with fields such as robotics and aerospace engineering.
URL:https://www.quantumx.washington.edu/calendar/seminar-with-scholars-from-seoul-national-university/
LOCATION:Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T103000
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SUMMARY:UW ECE Research Colloquium Series: Milad Koohi\, Texas A&M University
DESCRIPTION:Event interval: Single day eventCampus room: ECE 037Accessibility Contact: events@ece.uw.eduEvent Types: Academics\,Lectures/SeminarsLink: https://www.ece.uw.edu/colloquia/milad-koohi/ \nTowards Agile Radios for NextG Wireless Communications and Sensing \nAbstractAs the demand for higher data capacity persists and wireless technologies advance\, current front-end circuitry in communication systems requires transformative changes. Multifunctional materials\, such as ferroelectrics and ferromagnetics\, are increasingly vital in providing critical solutions for communication\, computation\, and sensing. Integrating such materials into the development of reconfigurable components promises reduced complexity\, smaller size\, and high performance for future radios\, enabling them to transcend beyond 5th generation (5G) wireless technologies. \nIn this talk\, Dr. Koohi will present his research focusing on ferroelectric-based radio frequency (RF) acoustic wave (AW) devices that facilitate efficient spectrum access for future wireless systems. First\, he will describe how the electrostriction phenomenon in thin-film paraelectric barium strontium titanate (Ba(1-x)SrxTiO3) is utilized to develop a framework for building intrinsically reconfigurable AW filter modules. This technology increases the functional density of RF front-ends by combining switching and filtering functionalities onto a single device\, remarkably reducing the size and complexity of future radios. Next\, he will introduce inhomogeneous piezoelectricity as a new paradigm to overcome the fundamental frequency and bandwidth limitations of traditional piezoelectric RF AW technologies. Dr. Koohi will present the first realization of inhomogeneous piezoelectricity in multilayer ferroelectric heterostructures\, providing a fundamentally new approach to synthesize next-generation RF AW devices that are programmable and have the capability to selectively operate across multiple frequency bands. The second part of the talk will explore the ferroelectricity in scandium-doped aluminum nitride (Al(1-x)ScxN) to enable mm-Wave acoustics. He will demonstrate how polarization switching in ferroelectric AlScN allows the realization of mm-Wave acoustic devices with record electromechanical coupling and quality factor values required for the demployment of future 5G+ and 6G radios. \nBio Prof. Milad Koohi received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor\, in 2020. Following his doctoral studies\, he joined Qorvo Inc. as an R&D Technical Lead at the BAW Research Center in FL\, where he led the integration of ferroelectric nitrides into acoustic wave devices for microwave and mm-wave frequencies. In January 2025\, he transitioned to academia\, joining the Department of Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University. Prof. Koohi’s research focuses on understanding multiphysical domain interactions\, particularly in the electromagnetic\, acoustic\, and optical domains\, within emerging material systems and integrating them into innovative devices\, microsystems\, and integrated circuits\, advancing the frontiers of communication\, computation\, and sensing technologies. He has received several awards\, including the Qorvo Best New Technology Award and the IEEE MTT-S Graduate Fellowship. Dr. Koohi has authored or coauthored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications and patents on ferroelectric nitrides\, complex oxides\, and their incorporation into novel devices and integrated circuits.
URL:https://www.quantumx.washington.edu/calendar/uw-ece-research-colloquium-series-milad-koohi-texas-am-university/
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CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering
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SUMMARY:UW ECE Research Colloquium Series: Talia Moore
DESCRIPTION:Event interval: Single day eventCampus room: ECE 037Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.eduEvent Types: Academics\,Lectures/Seminars
URL:https://www.quantumx.washington.edu/calendar/uw-ece-research-colloquium-series-talia-moore/
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SUMMARY:The Dean W. Lytle Electrical & Computer Engineering Endowed Lecture Series: Anima Anandkumar
DESCRIPTION:Event interval: Single day eventCampus location: Student Union Building (HUB)Campus room: HUB LyceumAccessibility Contact: dso@uw.eduEvent Types: Academics\,Lectures/Seminars \nNeural Operators for AI+Science: Pushing the Frontiers of Scientific Discovery \nAbstractThe main bottleneck in doing scientific research is the need for physical experiments in many areas. This means risky ideas are often discarded and the hypothesis space is traditionally restricted to regions of prior success. AI is disrupting this status quo by enabling physically-valid digital twins that reduce or even completely remove the need for physical experiments. AI models are orders of magnitude faster than traditional simulations\, and often more accurate\, since they can directly adapt to experimental and observational data. Since AI models are differentiable\, they can be directly used for inverse design\, enabling exploration and design optimization subject to diverse constraints\, that was not possible before. Neural Operators enable multiscale and physics-informed learning for achieving high fidelity and training data efficiency in many areas. They have been successfully applied in weather and climate modeling\, plasma evolution in nuclear fusion\, designing novel medical devices and enabling autonomous flights under turbulence. \nBiographyAnima Anandkumar has done pioneering work in AI for scientific modeling and discovery\, including extreme weather forecasting\, drug discovery\, scientific simulations\, and engineering design. She invented Neural Operators\, a deep learning framework for learning multiscale physical phenomena and used it to train the first AI-based high-resolution weather model\, tens of thousands of times faster than current forecasting systems\, that is running at weather agencies and created the field of AI-based weather and climate modeling. Her AI algorithms have enabled many other scientific advances such as designing a novel medical device\, inventing an anti-cancer drug currently in clinical trials\, and safer autonomous drone flights.Anima is currently a Bren professor at Caltech and a fellow of the IEEE\, ACM\, and AAAI. She has received several awards\, including the Time 100 Impact Award\, IEEE Kiyo Tomiyasu Award\, the Schmidt Sciences AI2050 senior fellow\, awards from the Guggenheim\, Alfred P. Sloan and Blavatnik Foundations\, the NSF Career Award\, the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras\, and best paper awards at venues such as Neural Information Processing and the ACM Gordon Bell Special Prize for HPC-Based COVID-19 Research. She recently presented her work on AI+Science to the White House Science Council (PCAST)\, the National AI Advisory Committee\, and at TED 2024.Anima received her B. Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and her Ph.D. from Cornell University and did her postdoctoral research at MIT. She was previously principal scientist at Amazon Web Services and senior director of AI research at NVIDIA.
URL:https://www.quantumx.washington.edu/calendar/the-dean-w-lytle-electrical-computer-engineering-endowed-lecture-series-anima-anandkumar/
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