Seven ENG Faculty Honored for Real-World Impact Research
The annual Ignition Awards honor innovative BU projects that are ready to make the move toward commercialization, from the research phase to consumer use. Given by BU Technology Development within the University’s Office of Research, the awards come with financial backing, as well as a dedicated advisory committee to provide expertise, mentoring, and oversight to […]
Ayse Coskun Examines the Large Energy Needs of Data Centers
Every text, email and social media post. Every digital photo, web search and credit card transaction. Every online purchase. Every streaming show. Nearly everything in our lives involves data coming in and out of data centers, with incredibly huge electricity demands. Ayșe Coskun, ECE, SE, Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Director, Center for […]
A Glimpse at Tomorrow’s Energy Technologies
This year’s Catalyst Summit showcased groundbreaking research and fresh ideas in energy, AI, and sustainability technology.
Smart Management for AI Power Consumption
A pair of BU ECE faculty researchers are teaming up to work on a solution that will be environmentally sustainable … and help to sustain AI’s continued growth.
Is AI Slowing Climate Progress? It’s Complicated
For over a decade, Ayse Coskun has studied the relationship between electric grids and data centers—the sprawling warehouses that house equipment necessary to maintain the internet and computing infrastructure. In years past, grid operators have been able to plan for and meet energy demands from data centers—but then artificial intelligence (AI) boomed.
Transforming Data Centers into Grid-Responsive Powerhouses
Emerald AI envisions a system of “Al Virtual Power Plants” that transform data centers from power-hungry liabilities into grid-stabilizing assets.
Honored from Within
College and University Shower Awards on ECE Faculty
New AI/ML Awards, from Google to BU ECE
Three ECE faculty members were among the first recipients of Google’s inaugural Academic Research Awards (GARA) this fall, recognizing their groundbreaking work in AI and machine learning.
Fall Conference Season Brings an Abundant Harvest for ECE Researchers
BU ECE researchers have had a strong start in the current conference season, earning three best paper awards in September/October 2024.
Coskun Lab Collaborates with Brown University Researchers on Breakthrough in Chip Thermal Simulation
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