PAAI Distinguished Lecture: Déjà Vu: From 3D to Chiplet and PIM/NDP — A Historical Perspective
Lecture & Seminar
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Date
17 Apr 2026
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Organiser
PolyU Academy for Artificial Intelligence (PAAI)
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Time
09:00 - 10:30
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Venue
CD301, 3/F, Wing CD, PolyU
Speaker
Prof. XIE Yuan
Enquiry
PolyU Academy for Artificial Intelligence (PAAI) info.paai@polyu.edu.hk
Remarks
Light refreshments will be served. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Summary
Abstract:
In this talk, the speaker reflects on a career journey marked by exploration at the intersection of technology and architecture, transitioning between academia and industry. The discussion highlights how technological advancements can drive architectural innovation, while architectural choices, in turn, influence the adoption and evolution of new technologies. Drawing from personal experience, the speaker offers a historical perspective on the dynamic interplay between 3D integration, chiplet-based design, and Processing-in-Memory (PIM)/Near-Data Processing (NDP) paradigms.
Moderator:
Prof. YANG Hongxia
Executive Director of PolyU Academy for Artificial Intelligence
Associate Dean (Global Engagement) of Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Chair Professor of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Keynote Speaker
Prof. XIE Yuan
Fang Professor of Engineering
Director of Institute of Integrated Circuits and Systems
Chair Professor of Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Prof. XIE Yuan is currently with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as Chair Professor in the Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering. He received Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering from Princeton University. Before joining HKUST, he has rich industry experience. He was with Alibaba DAMO Academy and T-Head Semiconductor, a Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), a Professor at Pennsylvania State University with AMD Research; and was with IBM Microelectronics as an Advisory Engineer. Prof. XIE Yuan is a Fellow of IEEE, ACM, and AAAS, and a recipient of many awards.
