NAIAD

Neuro-Inspired AI for the Edge

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NAIAD, the EXPAND AI Institute, is a multidisciplinary partnership between researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio’s MATRIX AI Consortium and the NSF AI Institute ATHENA. NAIAD team will conduct collaborative research that advances core AI capabilities for the edge. The team will create novel AI foundation models that draw inspiration from neural mechanisms and will design neuromorphic computing systems that offer new functionality, robustness, and energy efficiency for the edge. The team will further perform novel use-inspired research on edge platforms that benefit from neuro-inspired design elements.

NAIAD will also offer immersive research programming, that will strengthen AI competencies at both organizations as well as the broader professional community. Through this project, a roadmap for strategic partnerships that support inclusive AI workforce training will be established.

Meet Our Team

Principal Investigators

Photo of Dhireesha Kudithipudi

Dhireesha Kudithipudi, Ph.D.

University of Texas at San Antonio
PI

Photo of Hai (Helen) Li

Hai Li, Ph.D.


ATHENA
Co-PI

Photo of Panagiotis (Panos) Markopoulos

Panagiotis Markopoulos, Ph.D.


University of Texas at San Antonio
Co-PI

Senior Personnel

Photo of Gabriela Ciocarlie

Gabriela Ciocarlie, Ph.D.

University of Texas at San Antonio
SP

Photo of Maria Gorlatova

Maria Gorlatova, Ph.D.


ATHENA
SP

Photo of Miroslav Pajic

Miroslav Pajic, Ph.D.


ATHENA
SP

Postdocs & Students

Press Releases

10/17/2024

MATRIX AI Consortium convenes national AI leaders for NSF workshop


3/15/2024

AI experts challenge students at recent NSF AI Spring School


AI Spring School
3/05/2024

AI Spring School boosts workforce development for UTSA students


AI Spring School
10/16/2023

MATRIX receives $2.8M NSF grant to establish neuro-inspired AI partner institute


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