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.
Learn moreHardware Description Languages
Pioneering new description abstractions to hardware/ISAX design.
Learn moreProcessor Specialization
Enabling agile development of domain-specific processors through unified interfaces and automated integration.
Learn moreRetargetable Compiler
Compiler infrastructure to support finding and utilizing ISAXs for domain-specific acceleration.
Learn moreFuture 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.