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Happy to share this new paper hot off the press in Nature Communications on deep-learning enabled universalization of electromagnetic structures and RFIC design with two objectives 1) Accessing a design space beyond human intuition, 2) rapid design time and lowering cost to design. https://lnkd.in/et5FmqvA Technically, the motivation to pursue this space for arbitrary EM structures is less to do with discovering 'other structures' that do the same thing as known ones. The space is highly non-convex, and so likely many seemingly different looking structures can behave similarly. From a design perspective, it doesn't matter which one you choose. The primarily goal is to universalize the design space---can we enable a methodology that figures out arbitrary multi-port radiative/non-radiative structures as and when required. It aims to remove the traditional way of template-based library for antennas, one-port structures, two-port structures (matching networks), three-ports (combiners, splitters), four-ports (hybrids, couplers etc) and universalize into a single methodology. When you combined with active RF circuits, this provides a pathway towards an end-to-end algorithmic design for RF chips, that hasn't been possible yet. https://lnkd.in/e5_JPN4U Great collaboration with Prof. Uday Khankoje at IIT Madras and his team. Started off with a conversation over coffee at a conference in Rome. Work led by Emir Ali Karahan, Zheng Liu, Zijian Shao and Jonathan Zhou from our group

"The computer will become the predominant medium of communication." – Steve Jobs, 1983 International Design Conference, Aspen. At the 1983 International Design Conference, Steve Jobs foresaw the future of personal computing with uncanny precision. His visionary talk touched on the evolution of the computer as a medium, drawing parallels between personal computers and earlier technological shifts like the electric motor. Jobs believed computers were not just machines but powerful tools for communication, a medium that would transform how we live, work, and create. He coined the term "fractional horsepower computing" to describe the revolutionary power of the personal computer. According to Jobs, this shift enabled individuals to access computing power that was once reserved for large organizations. In his talk, Jobs emphasized how computers would integrate seamlessly into our daily lives, predicting that by 1986, the number of personal computers would surpass the number of automobiles sold annually. He also made a plea to designers, encouraging them to create products that were not only functional but also beautiful, reflecting his belief in the importance of industrial design. Fast forward to today, and we see his vision come to life. From the sleek devices we carry to the powerful systems we rely on, computers have indeed become the "new medium" Jobs spoke about. As we reflect on this iconic talk, we see how far we've come, yet his core message remains timeless: technology, when designed thoughtfully, becomes an extension of ourselves. It's not just about raw power but how it enriches our human experience. 💡 What are your thoughts on Jobs’ vision and how personal computing has evolved? 🔄 Repost and follow us for more reflections on innovation and leadership. #Innovation #Leadership #SteveJobs #PersonalComputing #TechHistory #DesignThinking #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment #TechInnovation

I am looking forward to presenting at Siemens Digital Industries Software Realize Live next month. I will be talking about a course I developed with Siemens on Introduction to Digital Transformation, which is being offered on Coursera as well as taught in the Clarkson University MSEM Program. #digitaltransformation #education

Workshop Announcement! Engineer-ize your Science Labs will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:30pm EST. This workshop will be taught by Emily Berman and Shannon Morey. Let your existing science labs take center stage in engineering design challenges! Together we will unpack the engineering design process and map science practices and common classroom activities onto that process, and we’ll identify multiple points where your well-tested science labs can facilitate student-centered engineering design. You’ll leave with student-facing tools and a fuller sense of how to integrate engineering into your science classes. Learn more: https://ow.ly/sqx550TSB8g #teacherdevelopment #teacherresources

Want to study #façade design and engineering... but lack the time? #OpenFace is a flexible, free façade educational program. The perks 😎 ⏲ Learn at your own pace: study anywhere, anytime with the modular structure. 📖 Fill knowledge gaps: tackle specific topics without committing to the entire course. 🏗 Balance work and study: the program is perfect for busy professionals with tight schedules. Want to know more? 👉 https://openface.world #FacadeEducation Delft University of Technology Eurac Research Technische Universität Darmstadt

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I'm happy to share that our pedagogy paper, titled “Implementing the Integrated Climate Data Analysis through Hands-On Experiments and Jigsaw Methodology to Enhance the Attainment of Learning Outcomes in the Climate-Responsive Architecture Course in Architectural Education,” has been published in the Journal of Engineering Education Transformations (JEET). The primary goal of this active teaching method is to ignite a strong interest in climate studies among architectural students. The outcomes have been remarkable, as evidenced by the students' evolving design approaches, which now integrate climate as a key component. Understanding climate forms the foundation of meaningful architecture. Introducing these concepts early in architectural education prepares students to naturally incorporate climate considerations into designs of all scales. Link to paper: https://lnkd.in/g49KKGWj

In my cross-disciplinary undergraduate design studio at Victoria University this year, both building design and architectural engineering students were required to design tiny houses which are adaptive to various users' needs and offer smart home living for sustainability. The physical models produced were then used by electrical and electronic engineering students led by my colleague, Dr Rui Li to design, install and test multiple smart home functionalities (including energy harvesting, light and fan control based on human presence, temperature regulation and the display of environmental data). Students' design outcomes, including posters, videos and physical models with sensors and smart home functionalities are now exhibited at the 47th Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA2024) Conference at the VU CIty Tower (25-26 November 2024). #crossdisciplinarycollaboration #smarthomedesign #problembasedlearning #industryready #realworldscenario #VUBlockModel

Often, the best projects we get involved in are through serendipity. I started teaching Engineering Design at UCT in 2015. Soon, I was interacting with the D-School on how to fuse System Engineering (which teaches us "how" to design it right) with Design Thinking (which helps us to find the "right" thing to design). Since then we have been experimenting with pedagogy to train our students with both these skills. The following post summarises this journey so elegantly. #DesignThinking #SystemEngineering #Engineering #UCT #Design #Innovation #Pedagogy https://lnkd.in/gU_awb-K

Want to know more about the projects our students at the Master of Engineering by Research in Innovation by Design at #SUTD (or MIbD, as we know it) are doing? Check this compilation of all their year-long projects in Ideate-Prototype-Realize here: https://lnkd.in/gSu3CE_u