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EiS Communications Hub - Tutoring for Engineering Ph.D. StudentsMon, Apr 28, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
Viterbi Ph.D. students are invited to drop by the Hub for instruction on their writing and speaking tasks! All tutoring is one-on-one and conducted by Viterbi faculty.
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 222A
Audiences: Viterbi Ph.D. Students
Contact: Helen Choi
Event Link: https://sites.google.com/usc.edu/eishub/home
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CS Colloquium: Alessandro Vespignani (Northeastern University) - From Data to Decisions: Computational Approaches to Dynamics, Behavior, and Forecasting in Complex Systems
Mon, Apr 28, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Alessandro Vespignani, Northeastern University
Talk Title: From Data to Decisions: Computational Approaches to Dynamics, Behavior, and Forecasting in Complex Systems
Abstract: The behavior of complex socio-technical systems is shaped by dynamic interactions across multiple layers of data, infrastructure, and human behavior. Understanding and anticipating these dynamics is essential for improving resilience, governance, and societal well-being. In this talk, I will explore how advanced computational modeling—leveraging network science, dynamical systems, AI, and machine learning—can help decode, simulate, and forecast the behavior of large-scale interconnected systems. Starting from the study of contagion phenomena—biological, informational, and behavioral—I will highlight how data-driven modeling frameworks have advanced our ability to monitor and forecast collective dynamics in real time. I will then present applications in public health and infectious disease management, where such models have informed epidemic preparedness, intervention design, and decision-making. Moving beyond contagion, I will discuss the broader implications of these tools in understanding adaptive behavior, feedback mechanisms, and systemic risk in socio-technical systems. By integrating empirical data with mechanistic and machine learning models, we can begin to build predictive frameworks that support decision-making across domains—from public health to digital ecosystems—where complexity is the rule, not the exception.
This lecture satisfies requirements for CSCI 591: Research Colloquium
Biography: Alessandro Vespignani is the Sternberg Family Distinguished University Professor at Northeastern University, where he directs the Network Science Institute. His research lies at the intersection of computational modeling, data science, and complex systems, with a focus on contagion phenomena such as epidemics, information diffusion, and collective behavior. Vespignani builds large-scale predictive models that integrate real-world data using mechanistic simulations and machine learning to understand and forecast the dynamics of interconnected systems. He currently leads the CDC-funded EPISTORM center, a national effort to build the next generation of epidemic forecasting infrastructure, integrating diverse data streams such as wastewater surveillance, viral genomics, and high-resolution mobility data. Vespignani has authored over 200 scientific publications in leading journals, including Nature, Science, and PNAS. He is also the author of several books and monographs on complex systems and network science. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, the AAAS, and the Network Science Society.
Host: Cyrus Shahabi
Location: Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) - 132
Audiences: Everyone (USC) is invited
Contact: CS Faculty Affairs
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PhD Dissertation Defense - Dong Ho Lee
Mon, Apr 28, 2025 @ 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
Title: Improving Language Model Through Context
Date and Time: Monday, April 28th, 2025 - 4:00p - 6:00p
Location: KAP 165
Committee Members: Jay Pujara (Chair), Xiang Ren, robin Jia, Fred Morstatter, amd Meisam, Razaviyayn
Abstract: Contextual cues are important in recent LM research, enabling models to reason effectively, handle complex tasks, and exhibit social intelligence through context-aware interactions. My research proposes foundational groundwork for the systematic study and practical incorporation of multiple contextual information into LM. Specifically, I address three key research questions: (1) Can LMs effectively learn from context during inference?; (2) Does adding context during training enhance model behavior?; (3) Can LMs dynamically generate and refine context to improve its output quality?To explore these questions, I explore a variety of contextual cues including (a) human-provided explanations [TriggerNER (ACL 2020), AutoTriggER (EACL 2023), LEAN-LIFE (ACL 2020), XMD (ACL 2023)]; (b) in-context examples [FewNER (ACL 2022), LLM-Data-Creation (EMNLP 2023), TKG-LLM (EMNLP 2023)]; (c) dialogue context [Normvio-RT (EMNLP 2023), LoCoMo (ACL 2024), REALTALK (2025)]; and (d) model-generated context [QUEST(2025)].
Zoom Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/7469763888?pwd=UzAveW81ZGF5ZCt1Vkoxd09DUml0dz09Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP) - 165
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Dong Ho Lee
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Technology for Business Leaders
Tue, Apr 29, 2025
Executive Education
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Bhaskar Krishnamachari, Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Talk Title: Technology for Business Leaders
Abstract: Technology for Business Leaders provides a comprehensive exploration of digital transformation and its impact on contemporary business landscapes. Through a series of structured modules, participants will delve into the core concepts of digital technologies, Industry 4.0, innovation, and organizational change management. By analyzing case studies and leveraging practical frameworks, learners will develop the necessary insights and skills to drive successful digital transitions within their organizations.
This course is designed for current and aspiring business leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of digital transformation and drive organizational change effectively. The course consists of five modules, each containing multiple lessons, and is designed to be completed as an asynchronous course, offering flexibility for busy professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a University of Southern California Continuing Education Certificate.
Host: USC Viterbi Corporate and Professional Programs
More Info: https://viterbiexeced.usc.edu/technology-for-business-leaders/
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: VASE Executive Education
Event Link: https://viterbiexeced.usc.edu/technology-for-business-leaders/
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Epstein Institute, ISE 651 Seminar Class
Tue, Apr 29, 2025 @ 03:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Minhee Kim , University of Florida
Talk Title: Decision-oriented Data Analytics for Digital Twinning in Industrial Systems
Host: Dr. Qiang Huang
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Location: Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center (GER) - 206
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Casi Jones/ ISE
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USC CAIS Seminar
Tue, Apr 29, 2025 @ 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science, USC School of Advanced Computing
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Shubham Singh, University of Illinois Chicago
Talk Title: Fair Scheduling and Resource Allocation for Public Services
Abstract: The efficient and equitable distribution of public resources—such as health inspectors, mail delivery, and street sweeping—is crucial for local governments. However, disruptions to these allocation processes often reflect deep-seated historical and social inequalities, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. In this talk, we examine how single-objective predictive models can exacerbate societal disparities, how different choices of efficiency and fairness objectives lead to divergent outcomes under the same allocation policy, and the limitations of ranking methods in achieving an optimal utility-fairness tradeoff.
Biography: Shubham Singh is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Chicago, focusing on computational methods for tackling socio-technical challenges. His research spans resource allocation, fair machine learning, and privacy and security. An active member of the FAccT and EAAMO communities, he has published at EAAMO, USENIX, and workshops at ICML and NeurIPS. He has been recognized through the Google CS Research Mentorship Program and serves as the Working Groups Co-lead for EAAMO Bridges (formerly MD4SG), reflecting his dedication to socially impactful research. More of his work can be found at: https://shubhams.github.io.
Host: Swabha Swayamdipta
More Info: https://cais.usc.edu/events/fair-scheduling-and-resource-allocation-for-public-services/
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wWfmuzu-QjyCq-gEzETU5ALocation: Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) - 120
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wWfmuzu-QjyCq-gEzETU5A
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Hailey Nadel/USC CAIS
Event Link: https://cais.usc.edu/events/fair-scheduling-and-resource-allocation-for-public-services/
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Quantum/Physics Joint seminar, Ofer Naaman, Tuesday, April 29th at 4pm in EEB 248 & Zoom
Tue, Apr 29, 2025 @ 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Ofer Naaman, Research Scientist Google Quantum AI
Talk Title: Quantum computing at Google
Series: Quantum/Physics Joint Seminar Series
Abstract: Google Quantum AI's mission is to build a useful quantum computer. In this talk I will review Google's approach to quantum computing, and our roadmap to building a useful machine based on superconducting qubits. I will highlight milestone experiments along our roadmap, demonstrating beyond-classical computation and quantum error correction, and some of the multidisciplinary technical challenges we are addressing toward a long-lived error-corrected logical qubit.
Biography: Ofer Naaman (he/him) is a research scientist with Google Quantum AI, where he leads the readout hardware team. Ofer holds a BSc degree from Tel Aviv University and a PhD in physics from UC San Diego. Prior to joining Google, Ofer was at NIST Boulder, UC Berkeley, and Northrop Grumman, where he has worked on topics ranging from single-electron transistors, quantum computing, and parametric amplifiers, to superconducting logic and cryogenic memory. He authored and co-authored 55+ papers and 25+ patents, is a member of APS, and an IEEE MTT-S senior member.
Host: Quntao Zhuang, Eli Levenson-Falk, Jonathan Habif, Daniel Lidar, Kelly Luo,k Todd Brun, Tony Levi, Stephan Haas
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/96507214109?pwd=KAEOiIOoBtpCVDywfI13CKtiPKCnZg.1
More Information: Ofer Naaman Flyer.pdf
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 248
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Marilyn Poplawski
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/96507214109?pwd=KAEOiIOoBtpCVDywfI13CKtiPKCnZg.1
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Technology for Business Leaders
Wed, Apr 30, 2025
Executive Education
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Bhaskar Krishnamachari, Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Talk Title: Technology for Business Leaders
Abstract: Technology for Business Leaders provides a comprehensive exploration of digital transformation and its impact on contemporary business landscapes. Through a series of structured modules, participants will delve into the core concepts of digital technologies, Industry 4.0, innovation, and organizational change management. By analyzing case studies and leveraging practical frameworks, learners will develop the necessary insights and skills to drive successful digital transitions within their organizations.
This course is designed for current and aspiring business leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of digital transformation and drive organizational change effectively. The course consists of five modules, each containing multiple lessons, and is designed to be completed as an asynchronous course, offering flexibility for busy professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a University of Southern California Continuing Education Certificate.
Host: USC Viterbi Corporate and Professional Programs
More Info: https://viterbiexeced.usc.edu/technology-for-business-leaders/
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: VASE Executive Education
Event Link: https://viterbiexeced.usc.edu/technology-for-business-leaders/
This event is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi operates all of its activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor. -
EiS Communications Hub - Tutoring for Engineering Ph.D. Students
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Viterbi School of Engineering Student Affairs
Workshops & Infosessions
Viterbi Ph.D. students are invited to drop by the Hub for instruction on their writing and speaking tasks! All tutoring is one-on-one and conducted by Viterbi faculty.
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 222A
Audiences: Viterbi Ph.D. Students
Contact: Helen Choi
Event Link: https://sites.google.com/usc.edu/eishub/home
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PhD Thesis Proposal - Kegan Strawn
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
Title: Conformal Prediction for Safe Robot Planning in Dynamic Environments
Date and Time: Wednesday, 04/30/25 - 11:00a - 12:00p
Location: GCS 502C
Committee Members: Lars Lindemann, Nora Ayanian, Jyotirmoy Vinay Deshmukh, Erdem Biyik, Ketan Savla
Abstract: Safe robot navigation in dynamic environments around other uncontrolled agents is a central challenge for robotics. This thesis proposal explores statistical tools to quantify uncertainty in control and planning for collision avoidance applications in new and challenging problem settings. First, we introduce conformal predictive safety filters, which augment reinforcement learning policies with learned safety layers that avoid uncertainty regions around dynamic agents, providing probabilistic safety guarantees and reducing collisions without being overly conservative. We then extend this idea to multi-agent pathfinding (MAPF) with CP-Solver, a novel variant of Enhanced Conflict-Based Search that plans around uncontrollable agents. By incorporating uncertainty-aware predictions into planning, CP-Solver offers probabilistic safety guarantees while maintaining high throughput. We conclude with future work on online model selection to robustify and adapt safety filters in real-time, demonstrating safety and performance results through multi-robot drone simulations. Together, these contributions advance safety guarantees and performance in multi-agent systems by combining prediction, uncertainty quantification, and planning.Location: Ginsburg Hall (GCS) - 502C
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Kegan Strawn
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PhD Dissertation Defense - Sabyasachee Baruah
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 @ 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
Title: Character-centric Computational Narrative Understanding
Date and Time: April 30th, 2025: 2:00p - 4:00p
Location: RTH 320
Committee Members: Dr. Shrikanth Narayanan (chair), Dr. Maja Mataric, and Dr. Morteza Dehghani (outside member
Abstract: Narrative is a mechanism through which we try to understand the world. We use stories to communicate with each other, assign meaning to our actions, and create interpersonal bonds through similar experiences. It is important to study narratives to find the qualities of effective storytelling, understand how they enable human collaboration, and study the representation of people and ideas. However, even though substantial discourse on narrative understanding exists in the research community, it lacks a uniform and structured computational approach. Therefore, in this dissertation, I define narrativity and propose a modality-agnostic computational pipeline to study narratives. I identify the essential building blocks of narratives – characters, events, attributes, and relations – and define how their interaction creates narrativity. I focus on the character-centric tasks of the proposed pipeline to underscore the importance of narrative characters. I categorize the various character understanding tasks, and present my contributions towards the resolution and attribution tasks, building towards a holistic understanding of the narrative.
Zoom Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/95907531652?pwd=6eNMG5kHGUec6zICZKYaan3HebWvGS.1
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 320
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Sabyasachee Baruah
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AME Seminar
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 @ 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Kathryn Matlack, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Talk Title: Manipulating Mechanical Wave Propagation with Phononic Materials
Abstract: One grand challenge for materials and structures design is to satisfy multiple conflicting requirements. For example, energy infrastructure, especially those in remote and extreme environments such as offshore wind turbines and nuclear reactors, requires components to operate effectively over long time periods and avoid catastrophic failures. Structural materials in aviation must be lightweight but high in strength, stiff while dampening out harmful vibrations, survive damaging impact events, and interact with complex flows in non-detrimental ways. On smaller length scales, acoustic and ultrasonic sensors require specific frequency and dissipative responses, and need to detect wavelengths that are much smaller than their physical size. This talk focuses on a common theme to these critical engineering problems: understanding how mechanical waves interact with engineered materials across different length and time scales. In particular, the field of phononic materials studies how engineering micro- and meso-scale features in materials and structures can prescribe the frequency and spatial properties of acoustic waves. Features such as spatial periodicity of the material or geometry, resonant inclusions, and nonlinearities can lead to wave propagation and modal properties not found in natural materials. New wave propagation phenomena have been discovered in these material platforms, which has been a direct result of an interdisciplinary research approach, integrating additive manufacturing, acoustics, mechanics, materials science, and design. This presentation will discuss our group’s recent research in phononic materials, focusing on (1) effects nonlinearity on wave propagation in phononic materials, and (2) applications of phononic materials to passive flow control, using reduced order models, finite element simulations, and experiments.
Biography: Kathryn (Katie) Matlack is an Associate Professor and Richard W. Kritzer Faculty Scholar in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she leads the Wave Propagation and Metamaterials laboratory. Prior, she received her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from MIT, her PhD from Georgia Tech, and was an ETH Postdoctoral Fellow at ETH Zurich. She is a recipient of Young Investigator Awards from both the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the Army Research Office, the NSF CAREER award, the ASME CD Mote Early Career Award, and the UIUC Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research. She currently serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Vibration and Acoustics and Wave Motion.
Host: AME Department
More Info: https://ame.usc.edu/seminars/
Location: James H. Zumberge Hall Of Science (ZHS) - 252
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Tessa Yao
Event Link: https://ame.usc.edu/seminars/
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ECE Pioneer Talk - Prof. Alice Parker
Wed, Apr 30, 2025 @ 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Alice Parker, Professor Emerita, Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, USC
Talk Title: From Silicon to the Brain using Microelectronics as a Bridge
Series: ECE Pioneer Series
Abstract: This presentation spans 55 years of my career in science and engineering, from graduate school in the MSEE program at Stanford to final research at the University of Southern California as a Dean's Professor. My background in electronic circuits laid the groundwork for my final two decades of research in electronics to model the brain, a research interest I had for my entire career but placed on hold due to successes early on with graduate students on high-level synthesis of digital circuits, including system and intranet synthesis. The talk focuses first on high-level synthesis of digital circuits and then on the BioRC Biomimetic Research Cortex, a project focused on building an electronic brain based on pulseand timing circuits.
Biography: Alice C. Parker is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Southern California and is a former Division Director for Computer Engineering, a former Dean of Graduate Studies, and a former Vice Provost for Research at USC. She was elected President of the Academic Senate in 1993. She was previously on the faculty at Carnegie Mellon. Dr. Parker received the B.S.E.E. and Ph.D degrees from North Carolina State University and an M.S.E.E. from Stanford University. She was elected a Fellow of the IEEE for her contributions to design automation in the areas of high-level synthesis, hardware description languages and design representation. She also received an NSF Faculty Award for Women Scientists and Engineers, an NSF Fellowship, an award from ASEE (the Sharon Keillor award), and an teaching award from the Viterbi school.
Host: Richard Leahy, leahy@usc.edu
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - EEB 132
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Cathy Huang
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Technology for Business Leaders
Thu, May 01, 2025
Executive Education
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Bhaskar Krishnamachari, Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Talk Title: Technology for Business Leaders
Abstract: Technology for Business Leaders provides a comprehensive exploration of digital transformation and its impact on contemporary business landscapes. Through a series of structured modules, participants will delve into the core concepts of digital technologies, Industry 4.0, innovation, and organizational change management. By analyzing case studies and leveraging practical frameworks, learners will develop the necessary insights and skills to drive successful digital transitions within their organizations.
This course is designed for current and aspiring business leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of digital transformation and drive organizational change effectively. The course consists of five modules, each containing multiple lessons, and is designed to be completed as an asynchronous course, offering flexibility for busy professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a University of Southern California Continuing Education Certificate.
Host: USC Viterbi Corporate and Professional Programs
More Info: https://viterbiexeced.usc.edu/technology-for-business-leaders/
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: VASE Executive Education
Event Link: https://viterbiexeced.usc.edu/technology-for-business-leaders/
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Alfred E.Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering - Seminar series
Thu, May 01, 2025 @ 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Feng Yan, M.D. , Chief Neurosurgeon at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, and Associate Professor at Zhejiang University
Talk Title: CAR-T Cell Therapy in Glioma: Clinical Insights and Challenges."
Abstract: Glioblastoma(Glioma) is one of the most aggressive primary brain tumors, with a medianoverall survival of less than two years despite standard treatments. Theimmunosuppressivetumor microenvironment, antigen heterogeneity, and the bloodbrain barrier are significant hurdles that limit the efficacy of CAR-T cells in GBM. Innovative strategies, including multi-antigen targeting and combination therapies, are being explored to enhance CAR-T cell persistence and function within the tumor milieu. In this presentation, I will delve into the current state of CAR-T therapy for gliomas, share insights from recent clinical cases, and discuss the challenges that lie ahead. Our goal is to shed light on the path forward, aiming to improve therapeutic outcomes for patients battling these formidable tumors.
Biography: Dr. Feng Yan is Chief Neurosurgeon at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Ph.D. advisor, and Associate Professor at Zhejiang University. He also serves as Vice President of Huzhou Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University. Dr. Yan specializes in the surgical management of brain tumors, including gliomas, meningiomas, and vestibular schwannomas, with expertise in advanced microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques. His research currently centers on CAR-T therapy and related clinical trials, and he is the recipient of numerous grants from China’s National Natural Science Foundation, which are equivalent to R01 awards from the NIH in the US. He has completed visiting scholar fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and UCLA. His work has been published in leading journals such as Theranostics, Journal of Advanced Research, and J Neuroinflammation. Dr. Yan is an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeonsï¼ÂAANSï¼Âand several national neurosurgical societies.
Host: Peter Yingxiao Wang- Chair of Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Location: Corwin D. Denney Research Center (DRB) - 145
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Carla Stanard
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NL Seminar -LLMs Do Not Have Human-Like Working Memories
Thu, May 01, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Information Sciences Institute
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Jen-Tse (Jay) Huang, Johns Hopkins University
Talk Title: LLMs Do Not Have Human-Like Working Memories
Abstract: Meeting hosts only admit on-line guests that they know to the Zoom meeting. Hence, you’re highly encouraged to use your USC account to sign into Zoom. If you’re an outside visitor, please inform us at (nlg-seminar-host(at)isi.edu) to make us aware of your attendance so we can admit you. Specify if you will attend remotely or in person at least one business day prior to the event. Provide your: full name, job title and professional affiliation and arrive at least 10 minutes before the seminar begins. If you do not have access to the 6th Floor for in-person attendance, please check in at the 10th floor main reception desk to register as a visitor and someone will escort you to the conference room location. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://usc.zoom.us/j/93233836050?pwd=cCKn1GHZ6XeCK1sZa9ZL1h3ahyyf5h.1 Meeting ID: 932 3383 6050 Passcode: 804448 Human working memory is an active cognitive system that enables not only the temporary storage of information but also its processing and utilization. Without working memory, individuals may produce unreal conversations, struggle with tasks requiring mental reasoning, and exhibit self-contradiction. In this presentation, we demonstrate that Large Language Models (LLMs) lack this human-like cognitive ability, posing a significant challenge to achieving artificial general intelligence. We validate this claim through three experiments: (1) Number Guessing Game, (2) Yes or No Game, and (3) Math Magic. Experimental results on several model families indicate that current LLMs fail to exhibit human-like cognitive behaviors in these scenarios. By highlighting this limitation, we aim to encourage further research in developing LLMs with improved working memory capabilities.
Biography: Jen-Tse (Jay) Huang is a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Language and Speech Processing (CLSP) at Johns Hopkins University, working with Mark Dredze. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and his B.Sc. from Peking University. His research explores the evaluation of large language models (LLMs), both as individual agents and as collectives in multi-agent systems, through the lens of social science. His work has been published in top-tier AI venues, including an oral presentation at ICLR 2024. He actively serves as a reviewer for major conferences and journals such as ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, ACL, CVPR, TMLR and Nature Human Behaviour, and has been recognized as an Outstanding Reviewer at NeurIPS 2024 and EMNLP 2024.
Host: Jonathan May and Katy Felkner
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93233836050?pwd=cCKn1GHZ6XeCK1sZa9ZL1h3ahyyf5h.1
Webcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-au0tvDJbILocation: Information Science Institute (ISI) - Conf Rm#689
WebCast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-au0tvDJbI
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Pete Zamar
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93233836050?pwd=cCKn1GHZ6XeCK1sZa9ZL1h3ahyyf5h.1
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CSC/CommNetS-MHI Seminar: Na Li
Thu, May 01, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Na Li, Winokur Family Professor of Electrical Engineering and Applied Mathematics, Harvard University | Visiting Researcher in Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL)
Talk Title: Representation-based Control and Reinforcement Learning for Dynamical Systems
Series: CSC/CommNetS-MHI Seminar Series
Abstract: The explosive growth of machine learning and data-driven methodologies have revolutionized numerous fields. Yet, the translation of these successes to the domain of dynamical physical systems remains a significant challenge. Closing the loop from data to actions in these systems faces many difficulties, stemming from the need for sample efficiency and computational feasibility, along with many other requirements such as verifiability, robustness, and safety. In this talk, we bridge this gap by introducing innovative representations to develop nonlinear stochastic control and reinforcement learning methods. Key to the representation is to represent the stochastic, nonlinear dynamics linearly onto a nonlinear feature space. We present a comprehensive framework to develop control and learning strategies that achieve efficiency, safety, robustness, and scalability with provable performance. We also show how the representation could be used to close the sim-to-real gap, to improve data efficiency in imitation learning, and to find localized policies efficiently for large-scale nonlinear network systems. Finally, if time permits, I will briefly present our recent work on training diffusion policy using online reinforcement learning for the policy representation.
Biography: Na Li is a Winokur Family Professor of Electrical Engineering and Applied Mathematics at Harvard University and a visiting researcher in Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL). She received her Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Zhejiang University in 2007 and Ph.D. degree in Control and Dynamical Systems from California Institute of Technology in 2013. She was a postdoctoral associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2013-2014. She has held a variety of short-term visiting appointments including the Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing, MIT, and Google Brain. Her research lies in the control, learning, and optimization of dynamical systems, including theory development, algorithm design, and applications to real-world cyber-physical societal systems. She has been an associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, Systems & Control Letters, IEEE Control Systems Letters, and served on the organizing committee for a few conferences. She received the NSF career award, AFSOR Young Investigator Award, ONR Young Investigator Award, Donald P. Eckman Award, McDonald Mentoring Award, IFAC Distinguished Lecture, IFAC Manfred Thoma Medal, Ruberti Young Researcher Prize, along with other awards.
Host: Dr. Mihailo Jovanovic, mihailo@usc.edu
More Information: 2025.05.01 CSC Seminar - Na Li.pdf
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - EEB 248
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Miki Arlen
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Planetary Orbits and Gravity Fields
Thu, May 01, 2025 @ 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Astronautical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Ryan Park, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
Talk Title: Planetary Orbits and Gravity Fields
Abstract: The orbit and gravity of planetary bodies play a crucial role in both spacecraft operation and planetaryscience. Precise knowledge of the orbital paths of celestial objects is essential for accurate guidance andtargeting of spacecraft at millions of miles away from Earth. It also enables predicting the orbital evolution ofour solar system as well as assessing the potential Earth impact of hazardous near-Earth objects forplanetary defense. Understanding the gravity field of planetary objects allows for precision spacecraftnavigation and provides insights into the planetary interior structure and geophysical processes.
The orbit and gravity field are typically computed through an orbit determination process, which involvesvarious topics in engineering and science, such as orbital mechanics, estimation, relativity, signal processing,and others. Various observables, including radiometric ranging, Doppler, Very Long Baseline Interferometry,astrometry, and onboard optical imagery, are used to compute the orbit and gravity field. The dataacquisition process and analysis methods for predicting the trajectories of celestial objects will be discussed.In addition, how the recovered gravity field data can be used to probe the interior structure of planetarybodies will be discussed, providing an understanding of the geophysical processes at work.
In summary, this presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the complex process of orbitdetermination, emphasizing the fundamental role of orbit and gravity in spacecraft operation and planetaryscience
Biography: Dr. Ryan Park is a Principal Engineer, Senior Research Scientist, and supervisor of the Solar SystemDynamics group at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. His group is responsible for predicting the orbits ofall natural planetary bodies, including planets, planetary moons, asteroids, and comets. Dr. Park also servesas the Associate Directorate Scientist of JPL’s Interplanetary Network Directorate, responsible for overseeingresearch activities involving NASA’s Deep Space Network. He has contributed to numerous space missionsand studies, including the GRAIL, Dawn, Juno, Psyche, Europa Clipper, and Hera missions. Dr. Park is anAdjunct Professor at USC, a Fellow of the American Astronautical Society, and an Associate Fellow of AIAA.
Host: Dr. Ryan Park
More Information: ASTE-Seminar-RyanPark.pdf
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 526
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Shanya Olivares
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Technology for Business Leaders
Fri, May 02, 2025
Executive Education
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Bhaskar Krishnamachari, Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Talk Title: Technology for Business Leaders
Abstract: Technology for Business Leaders provides a comprehensive exploration of digital transformation and its impact on contemporary business landscapes. Through a series of structured modules, participants will delve into the core concepts of digital technologies, Industry 4.0, innovation, and organizational change management. By analyzing case studies and leveraging practical frameworks, learners will develop the necessary insights and skills to drive successful digital transitions within their organizations.
This course is designed for current and aspiring business leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of digital transformation and drive organizational change effectively. The course consists of five modules, each containing multiple lessons, and is designed to be completed as an asynchronous course, offering flexibility for busy professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a University of Southern California Continuing Education Certificate.
Host: USC Viterbi Corporate and Professional Programs
More Info: https://viterbiexeced.usc.edu/technology-for-business-leaders/
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: VASE Executive Education
Event Link: https://viterbiexeced.usc.edu/technology-for-business-leaders/
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PhD Thesis Proposal - Rajrup Ghosh
Fri, May 02, 2025 @ 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
University Calendar
Title of Thesis Proposal: Enabling Volumetric Video Conferencing and Live Streaming
Date and Time: May 2 2025 (Monday), 8:30 am - 10:00 am PST
Location: 202C, GCS, Floor 2
Committee Members: Ramesh Govindan (Chair), Barath Raghavan, Yue Wang, Harsha V. Madhyastha, Antonio Ortega
Abstract: Volumetric video streaming represents the next frontier in media communication, enabling highly immersive experiences by capturing and transmitting dynamic 3D scenes in real-time. However, significant challenges remain before widespread adoption is possible, including managing substantial bandwidth demands, achieving low-latency, supporting multi-party interactions, and maintaining high visual realism. This thesis explores novel methods to overcome these barriers. To enable immersive two-party conferencing, I introduce LiVo, a system that efficiently streams full-scene volumetric videos by extending 2D video encoding techniques, adaptive bandwidth allocation, and real-time view prediction and culling. LiVo significantly reduces bandwidth usage while maintaining an end-to-end latency of approximately 250 ms at 30 frames per second. Extending these capabilities to multi-party scenarios, I propose LiVo++, which must address challenges in synchronization, computation overhead, and changing network conditions. It proposes dynamic strategies to adapt video quality levels according to participants' device capabilities and available bandwidth, enabling robust and scalable interactive experiences. Finally, I propose to improve visual quality through LiVoGS, a system leveraging Gaussian Splatting. LiVoGS will explore integrating Gaussian Splatting with motion-compensated encoding inspired by traditional 2D codecs, to achieve photorealistic visual quality and significantly improved bandwidth efficiency. Collectively, these innovations enable practical, efficient, and visually realistic volumetric video conferencing and streaming, paving the way toward the future of immersive multimedia communication.
Zoom Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/92046695163?pwd=PcSYsbDor5695TXOC9en6H6ByMPwbW.1Location: Ginsburg Hall (GCS) - 202C
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Rajrup Ghosh
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4th Annual Symposium USC-Amazon Center
Fri, May 02, 2025 @ 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Workshops & Infosessions
More Information: 2025 USC-Amazon Symposium Flyer.pdf
Location: 132
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Ariana Perez
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AI Seminar-Harnessing Autonomous Vehicles for Smarter Traffic Management
Fri, May 02, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Information Sciences Institute
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Ruolin Li, USC
Talk Title: Harnessing Autonomous Vehicles for Smarter Traffic Management
Series: AI Seminar
Abstract: Meeting hosts only admit on-line guests that they know to the Zoom meeting. Hence, you’re highly encouraged to use your USC account to sign into Zoom. If you’re an outside visitor, please inform us at (nlg-seminar-host(at)isi.edu) to make us aware of your attendance so we can admit you. Specify if you will attend remotely or in person at least one business day prior to the event. Provide your: full name, job title and professional affiliation and arrive at least 10 minutes before the seminar begins. If you do not have access to the 10th Floor for in-person attendance, please check in at the main reception desk to check in as a visitor and someone will escort you to the conference room location. You are required to register for this event. https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_koeiKjLnTveQ06NAHEkIwA https://usc.zoom.us/j/93611391909?pwd=995rTEdKQwrDjObtL3amUojQXGYISL.1 Meeting ID: 936 1139 1909 Passcode: 172658 Autonomous vehicles (AVs) offer new opportunities to improve traffic flow, enhance system-wide coordination, and maximize societal benefits through their increased controllability and adaptability. However, their effective integration into transportation systems requires a comprehensive understanding of AV-human interactions and the development of strategic control mechanisms to prevent potential negative consequences, such as the exploitation of AVs’ cooperative behaviors by selfish drivers. This talk examines a series of representative transportation scenarios—highway on-ramps, vehicle routing in networks, and toll lane usage—to explore how AVs can be leveraged to improve traffic efficiency and overall system performance. The presentation introduces innovative models that capture the complex interplay between human-driven and autonomous vehicles and demonstrates control strategies that optimize AVs' potential while mitigating the risks of adverse exploitation. The discussion highlights the importance of well-designed AV deployment and control policies to ensure that autonomous mobility serves broader societal interests.
Biography: Ruolin Li is a Gabilan Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on the active control and management of autonomous vehicles in mixed-autonomy environments, leveraging game theory, multi-agent systems, and optimization to enhance the societal benefits of intelligent transportation systems. She explores how AVs can be strategically integrated to foster more adaptive and cooperative mobility networks. Prior to joining USC, Ruolin was a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University. She earned her Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley in 2023 and 2018, respectively. She is recognized as a Rising Star in Civil and Environmental Engineering by MIT and a Rising Star in Mechanical Engineering by Stanford. If speaker approves to be recorded for this seminar, it will be posted on the USC/ISI YouTube page within 1-2 business days: https://www.youtube.com/user/USCISI Subscribe here to learn more about upcoming seminars: https://www.isi.edu/events/
Host: Eric Boxer and Peter Zamar
More Info: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_koeiKjLnTveQ06NAHEkIwA
Webcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmdfKHx8rt8Location: Information Science Institute (ISI) - Virtual and ISI-Conf Rm#1014
WebCast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmdfKHx8rt8
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Pete Zamar
Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_koeiKjLnTveQ06NAHEkIwA
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Alfred E.Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering - Seminar series
Fri, May 02, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Amy Herr, Ph.D., Professor of Bioengineering, and a Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator University of California, Berkeley
Talk Title: Design of microanalytical tools to understand single-cell biology
Abstract: My lab is interested in design of microanalytical tools to address cellular-resolution questions that are difficult (or impossible) to answer with existing approaches. Our research spans from questions in cancer biology and developmental biology to symbiotic cellular systems and cell biology. We tackle questions where protein expression, state, and function play important biological roles, and we are particularly interested in questions where proteoforms (e.g., protein isoforms) are key molecular players. In this talk, I will focus on two areas where precision microfluidic tools for molecular and cellular measurements are accelerating biological understanding. First, single-cell genomics and transcriptomics tools have radically changed the biological sciences and biomedicine. Further, microfluidic tools have radically expanded the capabilities of these sequencing tools (e.g., sequencing flow cells and droplet systems). Our aim is to bring the power of single-cell understanding to proteomics (targeted & discovery) by leveraging the precision of microfluidic design. Second, I will describe recent research from my lab that physically links together multiple, independent measurement modalities in a ‘single-cell, same-cell’ paradigm. Our long-term vision is to create tools that allow researchers to ex-post query a unique originating cell for protein-level information, as informed by a priori sequencing-based discovery. Taken together, we strive to introduce tools uniquely equipped to measure both cellular and molecular heterogeneity as a means to more comprehensively understand cellular form and function.
Biography: Dr. Herr is Professor of Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley and a Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator. She received a BS degree in Engineering & Applied Science from the California Institute of Technology and MS and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. Professor Herr is an elected Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and an elected member of the National Academy of Inventors. Her research interests include bioinstrumentation innovation to advance quantitation in the biosciences & biomedicine, in particular the study and application of electrokinetic phenomena in single-cell and sub-cellular analyses. She has been recognized as a: Sciex Microscale Separations Innovation Medalist (2018), Visionary Awardee by the City of Berkeley (2017; one of three), Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator (2017-2022), 2016 Mid-Career Achievement Award from the American Electrophoresis Society (AES), 2015 Georges Guiochon Faculty Fellow from HPLC (inaugural), 2012 Young Innovator Award from Analytical Chemistry/CBMS, 2011 NSF CAREER award, 2010 NIH New Innovator Award, 2010 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship in chemistry, 2010 New Investigator Award in Analytical Chemistry from Eli Lilly & Co., 2009 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award, 2009 Hellman Family Faculty Fund Award from UC Berkeley.
Host: Maral Mousavi
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 109
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Carla Stanard
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Alfred E.Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering - Seminar series
Fri, May 02, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Amy Herr, Ph.D. , Professor of Bioengineering, and a Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator University of California, Berkeley
Talk Title: âÂÂDesign of microanalytical tools to understand single-cell biology
Abstract: My lab is interested in design of microanalytical tools to address cellular-resolution questions thatare difficult (or impossible) to answer with existing approaches. Our research spans from questionsin cancer biology and developmental biology to symbiotic cellular systems and cell biology. Wetackle questions where protein expression, state, and function play important biological roles, andwe are particularly interested in questions where proteoforms (e.g., protein isoforms) are keymolecular players. In this talk, I will focus on two areas where precision microfluidic tools formolecular and cellular measurements are accelerating biological understanding. First, single-cellgenomics and transcriptomics tools have radically changed the biological sciences andbiomedicine. Further, microfluidic tools have radically expanded the capabilities of thesesequencing tools (e.g., sequencing flow cells and droplet systems). Our aim is to bring the powerof single-cell understanding to proteomics (targeted & discovery) by leveraging the precision ofmicrofluidic design. Second, I will describe recent research from my lab that physically linkstogether multiple, independent measurement modalities in a ‘single-cell, same-cell’ paradigm. Ourlong-term vision is to create tools that allow researchers to ex-post query a unique originating cellfor protein-level information, as informed by a priori sequencing-based discovery. Taken together,we strive to introduce tools uniquely equipped to measure both cellular and molecularheterogeneity as a means to more comprehensively understand cellular form and function.
Biography: Dr. Herr is Professor of Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley and a ChanZuckerberg Biohub Investigator. She received a BS degree in Engineering & Applied Science fromthe California Institute of Technology and MS and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering fromStanford University. Professor Herr is an elected Fellow of the American Institute of Medical andBiological Engineering (AIMBE) and an elected member of the National Academy of Inventors. Herresearch interests include bioinstrumentation innovation to advance quantitation in the biosciences& biomedicine, in particular the study and application of electrokinetic phenomena in single-celland sub-cellular analyses. She has been recognized as a: Sciex Microscale SeparationsInnovation Medalist (2018), Visionary Awardee by the City of Berkeley (2017; one of three), ChanZuckerberg Biohub Investigator (2017-2022), 2016 Mid-Career Achievement Award from theAmerican Electrophoresis Society (AES), 2015 Georges Guiochon Faculty Fellow from HPLC(inaugural), 2012 Young Innovator Award from Analytical Chemistry/CBMS, 2011 NSF CAREERaward, 2010 NIH New Innovator Award, 2010 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship in chemistry,2010 New Investigator Award in Analytical Chemistry from Eli Lilly & Co., 2009 Defense AdvancedResearch Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award, 2009 Hellman Family Faculty FundAward from UC Berkeley.
Host: Maral Mousavi
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 109
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Carla Stanard
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CA DREAMS - Technical Seminar Series
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Fri, May 02, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Information Sciences Institute
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Hacker, Teledyne Scientific Company
Talk Title: Teledyne Scientific 3DHI SLIC Foundry Process
Series: CA DREAMS - Technical Seminar Series
Abstract: Teledyne Scientific offers an innovative 3D-Heterogenous Integration (3D-HI) Packaging Technology as a foundry process though the CA DREAMS hub. The SMART Laminated Interposer with CMOS (SLIC) technology enables a new generation of transceiver arrays that integrate all required functionality from rf beamforming RFIC electronics to III-V front-end MMICs, low-loss transmission lines, dc power distribution, and aperture feeds into a compact, rugged, micromachined three-dimensional structure. Teledyne’s SLIC 3DHI process is particularly suitable for the fabrication of low-cost batch fabricated millimeter-wave phased arrays and has been used to demonstrate phased arrays operating at 44, 94, and 220 GHz.
Biography: Jonathan Hacker is a department head at Teledyne Scientific Company, involved in research and development efforts in low-cost batch-fabricated phased-array sensors using 3DHI, Indium phosphide millimeter-wave monolithic microwave integrated circuits, Charge-Enhanced GaN MMICs, and Vanadium Dioxide ultra-low loss RF switches. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Caltech in 1994. Hacker is a Fellow of the IEEE.
Host: Dr. Steve Crago
More Info: https://www.isi.edu/events/5770/teledyne-scientific-3dhi-slic-foundry-process/
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97017422125?pwd=Dbrt8MNMrmBV3xalKQJcAiNsggFJjJ.1&from=addonMore Information: image-400x400 (17).jpg
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97017422125?pwd=Dbrt8MNMrmBV3xalKQJcAiNsggFJjJ.1&from=addon
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Amy Kasmir
Event Link: https://www.isi.edu/events/5770/teledyne-scientific-3dhi-slic-foundry-process/
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CA DREAMS - Technical Seminar Series
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Fri, May 02, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Information Sciences Institute
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Hacker, Teledyne Scientific Company
Talk Title: Teledyne Scientific 3DHI SLIC Foundry Process
Series: CA DREAMS - Technical Seminar Series
Abstract: Teledyne Scientific offers an innovative 3D-Heterogenous Integration (3D-HI) Packaging Technology as a foundry process though the CA DREAMS hub. The SMART Laminated Interposer with CMOS (SLIC) technology enables a new generation of transceiver arrays that integrate all required functionality from rf beamforming RFIC electronics to III-V front-end MMICs, low-loss transmission lines, dc power distribution, and aperture feeds into a compact, rugged, micromachined three-dimensional structure. Teledyne’s SLIC 3DHI process is particularly suitable for the fabrication of low-cost batch fabricated millimeter-wave phased arrays and has been used to demonstrate phased arrays operating at 44, 94, and 220 GHz.
Biography: Jonathan Hacker is a department head at Teledyne Scientific Company, involved in research and development efforts in low-cost batch-fabricated phased-array sensors using 3DHI, Indium phosphide millimeter-wave monolithic microwave integrated circuits, Charge-Enhanced GaN MMICs, and Vanadium Dioxide ultra-low loss RF switches. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Caltech in 1994. Hacker is a Fellow of the IEEE.
Host: Dr. Steve Crago
More Info: https://www.isi.edu/events/5770/teledyne-scientific-3dhi-slic-foundry-process/
Webcast: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97017422125?pwd=Dbrt8MNMrmBV3xalKQJcAiNsggFJjJ.1&from=addonMore Information: image-400x400 (17).jpg
WebCast Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/97017422125?pwd=Dbrt8MNMrmBV3xalKQJcAiNsggFJjJ.1&from=addon
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Amy Kasmir
Event Link: https://www.isi.edu/events/5770/teledyne-scientific-3dhi-slic-foundry-process/
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