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Wireless Network for FPGA-based Cluster System
Thu, Sep 15, 2011 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Wayne Luk, Professor of Computer Engineering, Imperial College London
Talk Title: Wireless Network for FPGA-based Cluster System
Abstract: This talk describes a wireless network coupled with an FPGA-based cluster system. The proposed system enables a lightweight approach for FPGA devices to exchange information directly. Customizable monitoring facilities are developed to support reconfiguring a distributed application dynamically at run time, to reduce packet latency and to enhance power consumption. An N-Body simulation application is used to demonstrate the effectiveness and potential of the proposed system.
Biography: Wayne Luk is a Professor of Computer Engineering at Imperial College London. His research interests include reconfigurable computing, field-programmable technology, and design automation. He is a fellow of IEEE and a fellow of BCS.
Host: Professor Viktor K. Prasanna
Location: Hedco Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Building (HED) - 116
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Janice Thompson
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Developing Innovative Technologies to Enhance & Accelerate Research & Learning in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Thu, Sep 15, 2011 @ 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Dr. Matthew S. Goodwin , Northeastern University
Talk Title: Developing Innovative Technologies to Enhance & Accelerate Research & Learning in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Abstract: This presentation will demonstrate several innovative technologies developed through the MIT Media Labâs Autism & Communication Technology Initiative, including wireless sensors for longterm monitoring of physiological arousal in natural settings; wireless 3-axis accelerometers and pattern recognition algorithms that can automate the detection of stereotypical hand flapping and body rocking; and unobtrusive audio and video capture systems able to capture ultradense longitudinal records of behavior in home environments. Applications of these technologies and resulting data will also be discussed.
Biography: Dr. Matthew S. Goodwin recently joined Northeastern University as an Assistant Professor with joint appointments in the Bouve College of Health Sciences and College of Computer & Information Science. He is the former Director of Clinical Research at the MIT Media Lab where he maintains a Visiting Assistant Professor position and continues to co-direct the Media Lab Autism & Communication Technology Initiative. Matthew serves on the Executive Board of the International Society for Autism Research, is Co-Chair of the Autism Speaks-Innovative Technology for Autism Initiative, and has Adjunct Associate Research Scientist appointments in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and Human Development at Brown University. He has over 15 years of research and clinical experience working with children and adults on the autism spectrum; is well acquainted with a variety of experimental methods and statistical approaches used in the behavior sciences; and has extensive experience developing and evaluating innovative technologies for behavioral assessment and intervention, including telemetric physiological monitors, accelerometry sensors, and digital video/facial recognition systems. Matthew received his B.A. in Psychology from Wheaton College in 1998 and his M.A. in 2005 and Ph.D. in 2008, both in Experimental Psychology, from the University of Rhode Island. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Affective Computing in the Media Lab in 2010.
Host: Prof. Shrikanth Narayanan
Location: Hughes Aircraft Electrical Engineering Center (EEB) - 248
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Talyia Veal
