Intel and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology establish a joint laboratory focusing on high energy efficiency near-memory computing architectures

IT Home, February 5 — On February 4, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Intel announced the establishment of the “HKUST-Intel Joint Laboratory” (IT Home note: hereinafter referred to as the “Joint Laboratory”).

It is reported that the laboratory will carry out a three-year research program focused on exploring high-efficiency near-memory computing architectures to address the performance and energy efficiency challenges of artificial intelligence applications. Through innovative hardware-software co-design, both parties aim to provide technical references for the future development of intelligent devices and sustainable AI systems.

Professor Zheng Guangting, Vice President (Research and Development) of HKUST, stated, “The establishment of the Joint Laboratory is an important practice in response to HKUST’s ‘Strategic Development Plan 2031,’ which lists ‘Artificial Intelligence, Future Computing, and Electronics’ as core research directions. It reflects HKUST’s ongoing efforts to translate research成果 into practical applications. As one of HKUST’s重点科研领域, microelectronics will leverage our strengths in hardware-software co-design and high-efficiency near-memory computing to jointly explore new pathways for energy-efficient intelligent computing.”

Wang Zhicong, Chairman of Intel China, said, “Intel has long been committed to building an open ecosystem, continuously promoting collaboration with academia, and accelerating the industrialization and application of laboratory成果. HKUST has a strong foundation in computer science and engineering and has significant influence in exploring future technologies. We look forward to working closely with HKUST scholars to explore more efficient and sustainable computing paradigms, practicing green technological innovation and sustainable development.”

The Joint Laboratory will be led by Professor Xie Yuan, Chair Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST and Chair Professor of Fong’s Engineering, focusing on research into technical challenges related to computing, memory, I/O bandwidth, and energy efficiency in intelligent devices.