Computational Systems and Technology
ISI is one of the world’s leaders in computing technologies. Among our specialties: computational sciences that combine software and hardware supercomputing approaches, distributed scalable systems that aid complex decision-making, advanced systems such as systems-on-a-chip, and innovations in embedded and high-performance computing.
Current projects range from leadership of the $15-million Performance Engineering Research Institute (PERI), which is streamlining supercomputer performance for vast scientific applications, to developing an electronic bypass for damaged brain function.
Our 75 computing technologies researchers, research programmers and graduate students represent an equally wide range of disciplines, including electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science and cognitive psychology.
Research broadly revolves around:
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Computational Sciences: novel supercomputing approaches, including computer architecture, VLSI, compilers and other software tools for maximizing high-end systems use. Director: Robert Lucas, Ph.D.
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USC-Lockheed Martin Quantum Computation Center
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Advanced Systems: advanced computer architectures, multi-core processors, distributed memory systems and bio-inspired architectures for human prostheses, military systems and sensor networks. Director: John Granacki, Ph.D.
- Adaptive Parallel Execution - Director: Stephen Crago Ph.D.