Talk on "Deep Learning Computation and Its Application"
On Sept. 30, join us to learn about Deep Learning Computation and Its Application with Prof. Seokbum Ko, Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Circuits and Systems society. Register now!
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Seokbum Ko, University of Saskatchewan
Abstract:
Deep learning has the potential to deliver exceptional performance across various applications. However, implementing deep learning models in real-world scenarios comes at a high cost due to their intensive demands on both computation and memory. The speed at which results are obtained—known as latency—relies heavily on computational efficiency. In this lecture, we will explore computer arithmetic tailored for deep learning. We will begin by examining the computational requirements of deep learning models and layers. Then, we will delve into notable computer arithmetic designs from the literature, showcasing innovative approaches. Finally, we will discuss emerging trends in deep learning computation, including the promising Posit number system. To bring these concepts to life, real-world deep learning applications will also be shared with the audience.
Biography:
Seokbum Ko is currently a Professor and Department Head at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. He received his PhD from the University of Rhode Island, USA in 2002. His areas of research interest include computer architecture/arithmetic, efficient hardware implementation of compute-intensive applications, deep learning processor architecture and biomedical engineering. He is an IEEE Circuits and Systems Society Distinguished Lecturer (2024-2025), a senior member of IEEE circuits and systems society and an associate editor for IEEE TVLSI, IEEE TCAS-II, IEEE Access and IET Computers & Digital Techniques. He is an active member of IEEE CAS Technical Committee, IEEE P3109, IEEE754-2029, IEEE Domain-Specific Accelerators Standards Committee and IEEE Emerging Processor Systems Standards Committee. He was an associate editor for IEEE TCASI (2019-2021). He is currently working on an NSERC Discovery Grants Review Committee (Computer Science).
This lecture is co-sponsored by the Circuits and Systems Society under its Distinguished Lecturer Program
Date: 30 September 2025, 15:00-16:00
Location: OAT X 11ETH AI Center, Zürich Oerlikon
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