Abderazek Ben Abdallah is a Professor, Regent, and Dean of the School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Aizu, Japan. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Electro-Communications (UEC Tokyo) in 2002. He has served on the university's Education and Research Council since 2014 and previously led the Computer Engineering Division from 2014 to 2022.
His research spans computer architecture, AI and neuromorphic computing, adaptive systems, autonomous and humanoid systems, on-chip interconnects, and fault-tolerant embedded systems, with more than 160 peer-reviewed publications, 17 competitive grants — including JSPS KAKENHI, the Fukushima R&D Program, and the University of Aizu Competitive Research Fund — and 17 Japanese patents (9 registered and 8 provisional). His recent work includes leading the development of the world's first AI-powered off-grid solar carport for renewable energy storage (2020–2023) and directing a full-cycle parallel processor design project that contributed foundational methods for modern multicore systems (1999–2008).
He is the author of four books, including Neuromorphic Computing: Principles and Organization, recognized by BookAuthority as one of the Best Neuromorphic Computing Books of All Time (2025). He has supervised more than 75 researchers and graduate students worldwide and frequently serves as an external examiner for international universities. He also serves on government advisory bodies and national expert committees, contributing to science and technology policy and strategic research planning.
He is the founding chair of the IEEE MCSoC Forum and serves on the editorial boards of IEEE Computer, IEEE Network, and Frontiers in Neuroscience. His professional service includes contributions to the IEEE P3722 Responsible AI Standard Committee, the Circuits and Systems Education and Outreach (CASEO) Technical Committee, and national science and technology advisory bodies. He is also an active member of several IEEE communities, including the VLSI Systems and Applications (VSA) Technical Committee, the IEEE Computer Society, the IEEE Systems Council, and the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society.
He has delivered over 25 keynote talks, held visiting professorships at institutions including HKUST, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and the African University of Science and Technology, and is an IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CASS) Distinguished Lecturer for 2026–2027. His honors include the President Award for Scientific Research and Technology (Tunis), multiple Best Paper Awards, and election as a Full Member of the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and ACM.
