Research

Research areas and focus of the APS project

Research Areas

The APS project encompasses several key research areas in computer architecture and compiler design. Click on any area to learn more about its tools and publications.

High-Level Synthesis

Advanced high-level synthesis techniques for efficient translation from behavioral descriptions to optimized hardware.

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Hardware Description Languages

Pioneering new description abstractions to hardware/ISAX design.

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Processor Specialization

Enabling agile development of domain-specific processors through unified interfaces and automated integration.

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Retargetable Compiler

Compiler infrastructure to support finding and utilizing ISAXs for domain-specific acceleration.

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Application Domains

Demonstrating practical impact across diverse domains and benchmarks

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Future Directions

We continue to explore new frontiers in agile processor specialization, including:

  • Enhanced compiler optimizations for complex control flow
  • Support for more RISC-V platforms and ISA extensions
  • Integration with emerging application domains
  • Automated design space exploration for ISAX optimization

For more details on specific projects and publications, please visit our Publications page.