FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 28, 2024
CONTACT: Daniel Jacobs
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The Science Coalition Congratulates Three Member Institutions for Collaborative Efforts to Develop Energy Efficient Microelectronics
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Science Coalition (TSC) applauds the University at Buffalo, University at Albany, and University of Nebraska-Lincoln for their collaborative effort in securing a $1.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop energy efficient microelectronics.
The research team, composed of experts from all three institutions, will design and test novel microelectronics that can significantly reduce power consumption while maintaining or even improving performance. If successful, these new microelectronics have the potential to revolutionize the field and contribute to a more sustainable future for electronic devices.
Dr. Jonathan Bird, Dr. Bibhudatta Sahoo and Dr. Fei Yao from the University at Buffalo, Dr. Nathaniel Cady and Dr. Robert Geer from the University at Albany (UAlbany), and Dr. Peter Dowben from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will lead their respective teams in this shared endeavor.
“Our team brings together experts in materials science, electrical engineering, and computer architecture,” said Buffalo’s Dr. Bird, the grant’s principal investigator. “This collaboration is crucial for developing innovative solutions in energy efficient computing.”
“Working collaboratively across each institution, our teams will merge cutting-edge nanoscience with advanced computing techniques,” said Dr. Cady. “By combining our expertise in memristor technology and neuromorphic computing, we’re poised to create microelectronics that mimic the brain’s efficiency.”
“While we’re focused on fundamental research and scientific discovery, the long-term applications of this project have enormous potential for several industries and our broader society,” Nebraska’s Dr. Dowben noted. “From more efficient data centers to longer-lasting mobile devices, our work could transform the use of microelectronics.”
The grant will foster cross-institutional collaboration and knowledge sharing across all three research teams. It also includes a strong educational component that provides opportunities for students at all three universities to engage in cutting-edge research and develop crucial skills in the microelectronics field.
“”This multi-institutional research project exemplifies how our nation’s higher education institutions – backed by strong federal funding – can come together to solve some of our most vexing technological and environmental challenges,” said Jill Pentimonti, president of The Science Coalition. “The collaboration between these three esteemed universities demonstrates the power of partnership in advancing innovation and tackling global issues.”
See here to learn more about this recent grant award.
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About The Science Coalition (TSC)
The Science Coalition is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of more than 50 of the nation’s leading public and private research universities. It is dedicated to sustaining the federal government’s investment in basic scientific research to stimulate the economy, spur innovation, and drive America’s global competitiveness. Learn more at www.sciencecoalition.org.