Optics for Accelerated Computing
PSC Semi-Annual Conference and Workshop
Photonics Society Of Chinese Heritage (PSC)
中華光電學會
- Aug. 30th, 2024 (Friday) 6:00pm PDT
- Aug. 31st, 2024 (Saturday) 9:00am BJT
- Online virtual conference
- Free
Workshop description
The online workshop delves into the forefront of technology where optics intersects with computing to revolutionize performance and efficiency. This workshop will explore the latest developments in optical AI computing accelerations, highlighting the transformative potential of optical technologies. Discover how innovations in integrated photonics and optical technologies are driving faster data processing, essential for AI and machine learning applications. The workshop will also feature insights from venture capital perspectives, shedding light on the commercialization potential of these groundbreaking technologies.
Speakers and Panelists
Prof. Xing Lin
Tsinghua University
Xing Lin is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering at Tsinghua University, leading the Photonic Computing and Integration research lab. He received his Ph.D. from the Department of Automation at Tsinghua University in 2015. Dr. Lin was a research associate at Stanford University (2015-2017), a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, Los Angeles (2017-2019), and a research fellow at Beijing-Tsinghua Innovation Center for Future Chips (2019-2021). He has co-authored over 50 publications in scientific journals and conferences and holds over 20 issued patents. He is the recipient of the MIT TR35 Asia Pacific award, the AI Chinese Young Scholar award, and the science and technology progress first prize award of the Chinese Institute of Electronics. His research interests are in the areas of photonic computing, photonic integration, and neuromorphic photonics.
Prof. Chaoran Huang
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr. Chaoran Huang is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electronic Engineering at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Her research areas include optical computing, photonic integrated circuits, and optical communications. Currently, her research focuses on developing new optical hardware and algorithms for high-performance computing and information processing. She has published over 40 papers in journals such as Nature Electronics, Nature Communications, and Optica. Dr. Huang has served as co-chair and member of the technical committees for various international conferences (OFC, ECOC, CLEO, IEEE IPC, etc.), and has been invited to given invited talks at many international conferences (CLEO, OFC, ECOC, IEEE IPC, etc.). Currently, she is a member of the editorial board of the Nature journal Communications Engineering. She was awarded "Rising Stars Women in Engineering Asia" in 2019 and won the "Optica 20th Anniversary Challenge" in 2022.
Prof. Zengguang Cheng
Fudan University
Zengguang Cheng, received his PhD degree in National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2015. Then he worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Department of Materials of University of Oxford until he joined Fudan University in early 2020. Between 2013 and 2014, he worked as a visiting scholar in Harvard University. Currently he is holding a professorship in School of Microelectronics of Fudan University. His research interests are the integration of silicon photonics with low dimensional materials, the applications of photonics in computing and the development of novel non-volatile memory technologies. He has published more than 30 journal papers received ~4000 citations. Currently he is the principle investigator of programs from The National Key Research and Development Program of China, The National Natural Science Foundation of China and The Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality.
Prof. Tianyu Wang
Boston University
Tianyu Wang is an Assistant Professor to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Boston University. He is interested in developing novel methods for imaging, sensing, and computing by leveraging emerging technologies from photonics and artificial intelligence.
Mr. Jeff Yu
Bosch Ventures
Jeff Yu has been in venture capital for almost 25 years. He currently works with Bosch Ventures where he focuses on deep tech investment. Before joining Bosch in 2012, Jeff was Managing Director for The Angels‘ Forum and a Principal at Crescendo Ventures. Prior to his transition into venture capital, Jeff worked on optoelectronic devices at Bell-Northern Research/Nortel Networks and acousto-optic interaction at the National Research Institute of Canada. Jeff holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
Photonics Society of Chinese Heritage (PSC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promote friendships and collaborations among Chinese American engineers and scientists in the field of photonics so that they can enhance their professional and business contributions for better quality of life in this fast changing world.
Opening Talk (5 min)
- Dr. Xiaochen (Andy) Sun, PSC President (5 min)
Panel Presentation (75 min)
- Prof. Xing Lin, Tsinghua University (15 min)
- Prof. Chaoran Huang, CUHK (15 min)
- Prof. Zengguang Cheng, Fudan University (15 min)
- Prof. Tianyu Wang, Boston University (15 min)
- Mr. Jeff Yu, Bosch Ventures (15 min)
