Invited Talks, Keynotes, Lectures & Seminars

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Invited Keynotes and Talks

• “Distributed Autonomy Meets Neuromorphic Intelligence,” The 7th International Conference on Intelligent Autonomous Systems (ICoIAS 2025), Osaka, Japan, December 26–28, 2025. [ PDF ]
  Presented a unified vision for large‑scale distributed autonomy powered by neuromorphic intelligence, highlighting scalable architectures for next‑generation autonomous systems.
• “Toward Sustainable Power: Intelligent Energy Harvesting with ICT and Electric Vehicles,” Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, AIST–UoA Forum, The University of Aizu, Nov 27, 2025 [PDF]
  Discussed integrated ICT–EV energy harvesting strategies and AI‑driven optimization for regional renewable energy ecosystems.
• “Development of Application-Specific AI Chips: Creating Regionally Needed AI at the University – Neuromorphic AI Chips” AIZU IT AKI Forum, Nov. 27, 2023 [PDF]
  Outlined the design of domain‑specific neuromorphic processors tailored to local industry needs and smart‑region applications.
• “Brain-inspired Systems for AI in the Edge,” JICA-UoA-ISTIC, Jan 2023
  Introduced low‑power neuromorphic architectures enabling real‑time intelligence in resource‑constrained edge environments.
• “UoA Energy-Related Research,” Kyoto Institute of Technology, Oct 2022 [PDF]
  Presented the University of Aizu’s multidisciplinary initiatives in smart energy systems, EV integration, and sustainable ICT.
• “Neuromorphic Computing,” STA’2020, Tunisia [PDF]
  Delivered an overview of neuromorphic principles, event‑driven architectures, and emerging applications in intelligent systems.
• “Energy Management System with AI-Chip and EVs,” AI Symposium, Nov 2019
  Explored AI‑chip‑enabled energy management frameworks leveraging EVs as mobile storage and grid‑support assets.
• “The Future of Machine Learning,” ICCES’2019, Hammamet [PDF]
  Discussed trends in ML efficiency, hardware acceleration, and the shift toward neuromorphic and edge‑centric intelligence.
• “Neuromorphic Chips for AI at the Edge,” MLDAS 2019, Doha
  Highlighted ultra‑low‑power neuromorphic chip designs enabling always‑on sensing and real‑time edge analytics.
• “AI Chips for Intelligent Systems,” ICoIAS’2019, Singapore [PDF]
  Presented architectural innovations for AI accelerators supporting autonomous systems and embedded intelligence.
• “AI Chips: From Data Centers to Edge,” AI Symposium, UoA, Dec 2018 [PDF]
  Reviewed the evolution of AI hardware from large‑scale cloud accelerators to compact edge‑oriented neuromorphic devices.
• “Neuro-inspired Computing Systems,” ICoIAS’2018, Singapore (PDF unavailable)
  Introduced biologically inspired computation models and their implications for future intelligent machines.
• “Mindset for Innovation & Entrepreneurship,” ACM Seminar, UoA, Nov 2017 [PDF]
  Shared insights on innovation culture, entrepreneurial thinking, and lessons from Silicon Valley ecosystems.
• “Neuro-Inspired Adaptive Manycore SoCs,” ICCAR 2017, Nagoya [PDF]
  Presented adaptive manycore architectures integrating neuromorphic principles for scalable intelligent processing.
• “Adaptive SoCs for Smart Autonomous Systems,” STA2016, Sousse [PDF]
  Explored self‑optimizing SoC platforms enabling robust autonomous behavior in dynamic environments.
• “Si-Photonics for Optical Communication,” STA2014, Sousse [PDF]
  Discussed silicon‑photonics technologies for high‑bandwidth, energy‑efficient on‑chip and inter‑chip communication.
• “Heterogeneous Systems for Future Computing,” AUST Conference, Oct 2015
  Reviewed heterogeneous computing paradigms combining CPUs, GPUs, and specialized accelerators for emerging workloads.
• “On-Chip Optical Interconnects,” SoCPAR2014, Aug 2014
  Presented advances in optical interconnect technologies addressing bandwidth and energy bottlenecks in manycore systems.
• “Smart Systems for Wireless Body Area Networks,” IEEE PCSJ, Nov 2013
  Introduced intelligent WBAN architectures for health monitoring, emphasizing low‑power sensing and secure communication.

Invited Lecturer

Grid Technology with ICT and EV (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies – TUFS, Tokyo, Japan, invited lectures in 2024, 2025, and planned for 2026)
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS)
Delivered a series of invited lectures on smart-grid technologies integrating ICT, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. These lectures supported TUFS’s interdisciplinary initiatives by introducing engineering-oriented perspectives to students in global studies and international cooperation programs, highlighting the role of intelligent energy systems in sustainable societal development. [PDF]

Hardware-Oriented Neurocomputing (Kyoto Institute of Technology – KIT, Kyoto, Japan, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT)
Delivered advanced lectures on neuromorphic engineering, hardware-centric neural computation, and emerging architectures for intelligent systems. This engagement contributes to KIT’s mission of fostering innovation in electronics and computational design, while strengthening collaborative research in brain-inspired computing and next-generation semiconductor technologies. [PDF]

Network-on-Chip (Graduate, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) , Hong Kong, 2010–2013; two‑week intensive course delivered annually)
Delivered advanced graduate-level lectures on Network-on-Chip (NoC) architectures, scalable interconnect strategies, and System-on-Chip (SoC) communication methodologies as part of a recurring annual intensive program. This engagement supported HKUST’s strong semiconductor and VLSI research ecosystem, contributing to the development of highly skilled engineers and strengthening regional expertise in multicore and system-level design. [PDF]

Invited Courses

Parallel/Distributed Computing (Graduate, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) , Wuhan, China, 2012–2016; three‑week intensive course delivered annually)
Delivered graduate-level courses in Parallel and Distributed Computer Systems as part of a recurring annual intensive program. Each year, approximately 80 graduate students enrolled in this course, totaling around 400 students over the five-year period. This engagement directly supported the CASESO mission to advance scalable computing architectures and system-level design. Through rigorous instruction and hands-on modules, the course contributed to developing Asia’s next-generation semiconductor talent by fostering expertise in multicore systems, interconnect technologies, and performance-aware computing.

Advanced Computer Organization (Graduate, African University of Science and Technology (AUST) , Abuja, Nigeria, 2008–2015; three‑week intensive course delivered annually)
Delivered both foundational and advanced graduate-level courses in Computer Systems and VLSI Design as part of a long-term invited teaching engagement. Each year, between 16 and 20 graduate students participated in this intensive program, totaling approximately 100 students across five visits. The course equipped learners from across the African continent with the theoretical grounding and practical skills essential for modern semiconductor and embedded system design. Through sustained mentoring and curriculum development, this initiative significantly strengthened regional research capacity and contributed to fostering a new generation of engineers and scholars.

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